Yourdog Portuguese Shepherd ensures the holistic health and well-being of your dog. All Yourdog variants contain tasty buffalo and chicken. We combine this with carefully selected vegetables, fruit and herbs to create the perfect food for your Portuguese Shepherd.
Why Yourdog Portuguese Shepherd
- Rich in buffalo and poultry
- Specially made for the Portuguese Shepherd
- Contains Glucosamine, Thyme and Carrot
- Promotes a healthy, shiny coat
- Maintain healthy intestinal flora
- Free from artificial fragrances, colours or flavours
- Also suitable for the sensitive Portuguese Shepherd.
Our ingredients
To make our food, 10.6 kg of meat is dried for a 12 kg bag, so that it can be processed better in our kibble. With the right amount of vegetables, fruit and herbs, Yourdog is a healthy, nutritious choice for the dog.
Buffalo
At Yourdog we use meat from free-range and grass-fed buffalo. Buffalo meat is known for its creamy, fresh taste and rich color and is full of vitamins and minerals. With a lower cholesterol and fat content and fewer calories, this tender meat is packed with health benefits.
Poultry
At Yourdog we use duck, chicken and turkey which together provide a delicious taste and aroma of the chunk. The highly digestible proteins in the poultry ensure good muscle building and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Vegetables
To provide the dog with extra valuable nutrients, super healthy vegetables have been added to our food. In this way, vegetables are not only nutritious, but they also have other healthy properties. The crude fiber in vegetables is good for the intestines and can contribute to digestion, among other things.
Fruit
We add a unique combination of fruit to Yourdog, which provides the dog with all the essential, natural antioxidants. Fruit can be good for the dog's immune system, but it can also contribute to fresh breath or maintaining healthy digestion. These natural ingredients promote the dog's health.
Spices
The healthy herbs that enrich our food come from plants in Europe. The use of herbs, roots, flowers, plants and seaweeds, among other things, has its origins thousands of years ago. These ingredients support the natural processes in the dog's body, such as digestion. Every ingredient that we add to our dog food has been carefully selected for its positive properties. Depending on the size of the dog, the breed or the breed group, ingredients are given extra attention. Breed-specific complaints can be reduced by using herbs, roots, flowers and plants.
Portuguese Shepherd Specific Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits
We have carefully researched the breed characteristics of the Portuguese Shepherd. We have also researched the characteristics of the FCI breed section and the FCI breed group to which the Portuguese Shepherd belongs. From these studies, in consultation with leading Dutch nutritionists, ingredients have been selected that optimally benefit the health and well-being of the Portuguese Shepherd.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a natural substance found in joints, cartilage, synovial fluid and tendons. Glucosamine stimulates the production of cartilage and the suppleness of joints.
Glucosamine is one of the most commonly used supplements for dogs with osteoarthritis and/or joint problems. This is not only the case for older dogs, or (too) heavy dogs, but also increasingly for younger, very active dogs. For example, due to a hereditary predisposition to joint problems. For these and other reasons, glucosamine is added to our dog food.
Thyme
Thyme is a genus in the Lamiaceae family. It includes herbaceous or woody plants with a very aromatic scent. Thyme was used by the Greeks and Romans as a medicinal herb against lung diseases, rheumatism, paralysis, stomach cramps, tumors, headaches, colic and nervous weakness.
The medicinal properties of thyme are confirmed by the high levels of vitamin K it contains. Thyme also contains a lot of iron, but also the minerals calcium and manganese. It also contains the amino acid tryptophan and a significant amount of fiber.
Thyme has an anti-inflammatory effect and has a powerful antibacterial and antifungal effect. In addition, it stimulates the production of white blood cells and strengthens the immune system. Thyme is rich in antioxidants and effectively fights free radicals.
At Yourdog we add thyme to our dog food because it could make a positive contribution to preventing breed-specific complaints in relation to rheumatism, paralysis, stomach and nerves. Thyme is also a natural bacteria fighter.
Root
The carrot as we know it today, or the orange carrot, is the result of many years of crossbreeding. The first white carrots originally came from Iran and were brought to the Netherlands by the VOC in the 17th century.
Carrots are an important source of vitamins and fibers. For example, carrots contain retinol (vitamin A1) and beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. This is important for the construction of capillaries and the health of all cells. The fibers in a carrot contribute to the dog's digestion. In addition, carrots are low in calories and good for the coat and skin.
At Yourdog we add carrot to dog food because this can make a positive contribution to preventing breed-specific complaints in relation to the coat and skin of the dog. But also to promote good vision and healthy digestion.
Puppy, adult or senior?
To help you make the right choice between our Portuguese Shepherd dog food variants, you can use the following guidelines. If your Portuguese Shepherd is younger than 11 months, choose the Puppy variant. For a Portuguese Shepherd older than 7 years, we recommend the Yourdog Portuguese Shepherd Senior. If your dog is older than 11 months and younger than 7 years, you can choose the Adult variant.
Taste guarantee
We are convinced of the quality of our food. That is why we give a taste guarantee on all Yourdog packaging. If your Portuguese Shepherd does not seem to like its Yourdog dog food, please contact us. We will help you analyze the problems. If we cannot find a solution together, we will refund the purchase price.
Nutritional advice
|
Age in months |
| Adult weight (kg) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
18 |
| 2.5 |
30 |
60 |
70 |
65 |
55 |
X |
| 5 |
55 |
100 |
100 |
115 |
110 |
95 |
X |
| 7.5 |
75 |
135 |
140 |
155 |
145 |
125 |
X |
| 15 |
100 |
180 |
235 |
235 |
290 |
265 |
215 |
| 25 |
105 |
190 |
285 |
305 |
380 |
385 |
315 |
| 30 |
110 |
215 |
320 |
410 |
425 |
395 |
3 |
| 35 |
115 |
230 |
345 |
445 |
470 |
440 |
405 |
| 45 |
135 |
250 |
385 |
500 |
550 |
530 |
485 |
|
140 |
265 |
420 |
5 |
665 |
815 |
60 | 5
| 80 |
150 |
255 |
4 |
580 |
7 |
1010 |
750 |
Switching advice
If you are switching to Yourdog from another food brand, we recommend that you follow these steps. For the first step, feed 25% Yourdog and 75% of the old dog food. The dog can get used to this for two days. Then feed 50% Yourdog and 50% of the old dog food. It is important that you let the dog get used to this for two or three days. Then mix 75% Yourdog and 25% of the old dog food. The dog is now almost completely switched to Yourdog. Do this for 2 days. After this, you can start feeding 100% Yourdog Portuguese Shepherd dog food at your own discretion.
Storage advice
After opening the Yourdog packaging, the food is exposed to oxygen, moisture and light, which can affect the shelf life and taste. That is why it is important to store the food properly after opening the bag, preferably in an airtight storage box or barrel in a dry, cool and dark place. It is best not to put the food loose in the barrel, but to put it in the barrel with the entire bag, which you close as well as possible.
Compound
Corn, dried chicken (30%), poultry fat, peas, dried buffalo (3.5%), choline chloride, glucosamine, chondroitin, vegetable mix (including carrot), fruit mix (including apple), herb mix (including thyme)
Analytical constituents
Crude protein 28%, crude fat 16%, crude fibre 3.3%, crude ash 6.8%, Calcium 1.7%, Phosphorus 1.3%
Nutritional values
Vitamin A 20,000 IU (E672), vitamin D3 1,400 IU (E671), vitamin E as all rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (3a700) 500 mg, E1 Fe as iron(II) sulphate, monohydrate: 50 mg, E2 I as calcium iodate, anhydrous: 1.5 mg, E4 Cu as copper(II) sulphate, pentahydrate: 5.0 mg, E5 Mn as manganese(II) oxide: 35 mg, E6 Zn as zinc oxide: 70 mg, E8 Se as sodium selenite: 0.2 mg.
