Our Feeding Policy at Fairfax Pines
We feed Purina Pro Plan Sport 30/20 Salmon & Rice (All Life Stages) to our dogs—from puppies to veterans and reproducing females. This formula has been excellent for our program across generations and activity levels.
Why this exact formula?
In short: you’ll get the same Ca/P minimums you expect in puppy diets, plus the higher protein, fat, and omega-3s we like for growth, performance, and brood care.
“How does this compare to Pro Plan Puppy?”On the label side, the Puppy Chicken & Rice and Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Rice show the same Ca/P mins (1.1/0.9) and DHA 0.10%, but lower fat/energy overall (especially the Large Breed version at 13% fat; 419 kcal/cup). We prefer 30/20’s profile for our program and adjust portions to maintain ideal body condition. Purina+1
What we ask new families to do
Notes on alternatives:
We respect that there are many good ways to feed dogs (raw, home-cooked, freeze-dried, and select boutique foods). Our experience—with a lot of Labradors over many years—is that 30/20 Salmon & Rice is a reliable, digestible, skin/coat-friendly formula that supports growth, performance, and reproduction in one bag. Purina
Label references (for the detail-oriented)
We feed Purina Pro Plan Sport 30/20 Salmon & Rice (All Life Stages) to our dogs—from puppies to veterans and reproducing females. This formula has been excellent for our program across generations and activity levels.
Why this exact formula?
- All Life Stages—including large-breed growth
Labeled and formulated for growth, reproduction, and adult maintenance, even for large-size puppies. Purina - Balanced minerals for growing bones
Calcium 1.1% / Phosphorus 0.9% (min)—the same minimums you’ll see on the classic Pro Plan puppy labels. Purina+2Purina+2 - Higher protein & fat for development and condition
30% protein / 20% fat with about 473 kcal/cup—great for steady growth (when portions are managed), show travel, field conditioning, and for dams in gestation/lactation. Purina - EPA & DHA omega-3s
Guaranteed DHA 0.12% (and EPA 0.12%). DHA is a key structural fat in the brain and retina, supporting neural and visual development in puppies; EPA + DHA together help support a healthy inflammatory response, which benefits skin, coat, and joints. Purina
In short: you’ll get the same Ca/P minimums you expect in puppy diets, plus the higher protein, fat, and omega-3s we like for growth, performance, and brood care.
“How does this compare to Pro Plan Puppy?”On the label side, the Puppy Chicken & Rice and Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Rice show the same Ca/P mins (1.1/0.9) and DHA 0.10%, but lower fat/energy overall (especially the Large Breed version at 13% fat; 419 kcal/cup). We prefer 30/20’s profile for our program and adjust portions to maintain ideal body condition. Purina+1
What we ask new families to do
- Stay on the food your puppy was weaned on (Pro Plan Sport 30/20 Salmon & Rice) through the puppy stage. This protects tummies, keeps growth steady, and avoids avoidable diet swings.
- If you ever want to change formulas or try raw/freeze-dried/boutique diets later, that’s fine--make changes slowly (7–10+ days) and watch stool quality and body condition. Purina
Notes on alternatives:
We respect that there are many good ways to feed dogs (raw, home-cooked, freeze-dried, and select boutique foods). Our experience—with a lot of Labradors over many years—is that 30/20 Salmon & Rice is a reliable, digestible, skin/coat-friendly formula that supports growth, performance, and reproduction in one bag. Purina
Label references (for the detail-oriented)
- Pro Plan Sport 30/20 Salmon & Cod (All Life Stages): Protein 30%, Fat 20%, DHA 0.12%, EPA 0.12%, Ca 1.1%, P 0.9%, 473 kcal/cup, ALS including growth of large-size dogs. Purina
- Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice: Protein 28%, Fat 18%, DHA 0.10%, Ca 1.1%, P 0.9%. Purina
- Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Rice: Protein 28%, Fat 13%, DHA 0.10%, Ca 1.1%, P 0.9% (+ glucosamine), ~419 kcal/cup. Purina
