Hi Jackie, Does Solid Gold have a Large Breed Puppy formula, if not then I would either switch to a brand that does, my choice is Eukanuba, or switch to the Solid Gold Adult Maintenance Formula. You need about 26% protein and 14% fat, regular puppy kibbles are often higher in ratio and therefore higher in calories which will promote rapid growth which is undesirable in our breed. Two cups a day is not much bulk for a puppy and I feed between four to five cups a day to a four month old male. Monitor your other treats and remember that rawhide is very high in calories and not a particularly good treat for puppies and dogs. In a food that is dense in nutrition you can feed a lower quantity but you do need to be sure the balance of vitamins and minerals are also in tune with the needs of a large breed puppy.
How much does your puppy weigh, I find it unusual that he doesn't readily finish such small meals unless he is having too many other treats? Rose Tierney
