Royal Canin Giant Puppy Food

Giant breed puppies have the longest and most critical growth period of any dogs. During the first phase (2–8 months), rapid skeletal development must be supported without encouraging excess weight gain that can cause lasting bone and joint damage in dogs destined to exceed 45 kg.

Royal Canin Giant Puppy provides controlled energy density and a precisely calibrated calcium-phosphorus ratio for healthy skeletal development. DHA supports cognitive development, which is especially important for very large breed puppies that need reliable training and socialisation from an early age.

The scientifically proven antioxidant complex (vitamins E and C) supports immune health during the immunity gap, while prebiotics (MOS) and digestible proteins establish a healthy gut microbiome from the start. From 8 months, transition to Giant Junior for the second growth phase.

• Strong Immune System: Supports the developing immune system with a scientifically proven antioxidant complex, including vitamins E and C, during the critical immunity gap.
• Brain Development: Enriched with DHA omega-3 fatty acid, scientifically proven to support brain development and learning — important for giant breeds that need early, reliable training.
• Microbiome Support: Prebiotics (MOS) and highly digestible proteins promote a healthy intestinal microbiota for robust digestive function during rapid growth.

• Life stage: Puppy (2-8 months)
• Breed size: Giant breeds (over 45 kg adult weight)
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Immune support, digestive health, controlled growth
• Product range: Size Health Nutrition

Composition:

Dehydrated poultry protein, wheat gluten*, rice, maize, maize flour, animal fats, wheat flour, beet pulp, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, maize gluten, soya oil, yeasts products, fish oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, psyllium husks and seeds, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligosaccharides and betaglucans) (0.30%), algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of DHA), Yucca Schidigera juice, marigold meal, glucosamine from fermentation, hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin).

* L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Additives (per kg):

Vitamin A: 16500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1100 IU, Iron (3b103): 36 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.6 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 11 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 47 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 128 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.05 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

Recommended daily amounts for giant breed puppies based on age and expected adult weight:

• 2 months: 60 kg adult weight: 397 g; 75 kg adult weight: 442 g; 90 kg adult weight: 490 g.
• 3 months: 60 kg adult weight: 507 g; 75 kg adult weight: 584 g; 90 kg adult weight: 660 g.
• 4 months: 60 kg adult weight: 559 g; 75 kg adult weight: 651 g; 90 kg adult weight: 734 g.
• 6 months: 60 kg adult weight: 753 g; 75 kg adult weight: 884 g; 90 kg adult weight: 1007 g.
• 7 months: 60 kg adult weight: 760 g; 75 kg adult weight: 897 g; 90 kg adult weight: 1026 g.
• 8 months: 60 kg adult weight: 760 g; 75 kg adult weight: 899 g; 90 kg adult weight: 1030 g.

From 9 months onward, transition to Royal Canin Giant Junior. Ensure fresh drinking water is always available.

What age range is Giant Puppy for?

Royal Canin Giant Puppy covers the first growth phase from 2 to 8 months for giant breed puppies with an expected adult weight over 45 kg. This is followed by Giant Junior from 8 to 18/24 months.

Why is there a separate Junior phase for giant breeds?

Giant breeds grow in two distinct phases:

• The first phase, 2–8 months, focuses on skeletal development.
• The second phase, 8–18/24 months, shifts to muscle building and body filling.

Each phase requires different nutritional emphasis.

Can I skip the Junior and go straight to Adult?

No, this is not recommended.

Giant breed puppies have very specific growth requirements, and the Junior formula provides the adapted protein for muscle development and continued joint support needed in the 8–18/24 month phase.

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Giant Puppy is available in 3.5 kg and 15 kg bags.