dachshund dog food

hi guys. i’m looking to change my boy’s food & wanting to hear some recommendations. he is a almost 2 yr old dachshund, short hair. i currently feed him royal canin, for dachshunds. but im trying to find a food that would be best for him being a doxie & w his abnormal long body & short legs. im also wanting to get a good brand that will keep him healthy for a hopefully long life! please let me know!! thank you!

Does a dog need a different food because it has short legs and a long body?  What an interesting question.  A quick search-engine blast will find several brands insisting that theirs is really good for this breed, but this may not be a breed specific medical recommendation so much as clever marketing (try typing different breeds in, for example).  It is also well known that marketing for pet foods is quite poor, that a lot of the jargon used (natural???  Since when was eating kibble natural for a dog?  Technical grade kibble?  What's that?)  has no real technical meaning.   More to come.

We would therefore recommend asking your veterinary team for dietary advice; often a practice will have a particular nurse who is very well trained in nutrition and can help you to separate fact from myth.  One of the main requirements for the breed you mention is that the diet should not be too energy dense for their size - Doxies are quite prone to putting on weight, which is very undesirable in a breed with short, sometimes angular legs (which should not be supporting more weight than they evolved for).   Like all growing dogs, certain nutrients will also be in high demand at different times and finally, because they have long, low tummies they are slightly more prone to GDV than other small breeds so it may be important to avoid feeding too much too fast. Remember to check the daily requirements - It is important to know what the correct quantity is, in order to avoid under or over feeding.  It is also a important to appreciate how much a single biscuit changes a dogs' daily energy intake. Luckily, veterinary teams are increasingly aware of the importance of pointing you in the direction of reliable advice so if you ask at the vets, hopefully you will get the information that you need.