http://www.mushing.com/articles/content.php?vw=,,,633

This is another article from Mushing magazine concerning the high fat content diet and its performance benefits. There are several more from the Mushing magazine, one on how the performance bag foods are made. Pretty interesting. I think (opinion) the high fat content for the sled dogs is a little higher than what it should be for bulldogs and their endeavors because of the difference in temperatures. I came off the fat a little and upped the protein slightly and then gave a small boost in carbs. Over a couple of years I felt like the dogs were better equipped nutrition wise to recover from today and be ready for tomorrow.

Not being a scientist or a canine nutritionist I agree with the need for the carbs. I understand their value in nutrition for the canine is minimal but keeping the gut active is key to maintaining weight, especially for dogs in keep that live outside during the keep. There are so many variables involved and doing a dog in the south is different than doing one in the north. Then factor in the individual differences in the dogs. Every topic comes down to the 'eye' for what the dog needs. Great series of posts. Since there are no scientific studies going on covering the bulldog aspects of conditioning and dieting we have to take what we can use from others and make it work from there. The Mushing magazine is a good place to see real life information. S