I have Italian Maremma - 5 of them - that are well over 100 lbs each. So I go through some food. They eat lot of raw (we raise extra rabbit and poultry specifically for them and add extra beef, lamb and pork fat in the winter since we are working toward sustainability here on the farm), but I do feed some kibble too. Low quality kibble goes right through with little nutritional value and lots of waste - literally. That's why dogs fed low quality kibble poop a lot more than those fed higher quality food. And I need to assure my dogs are getting all the protein and fat they need to work outdoors 365/24/7.
I've never had a weight issue (too low or high) or health issue with any of the Maremma. They've never been to the vet (they get on farm rabies once a year) and their parents and grandparents were still working and guarding well into their mid teens.
I've never had a weight issue (too low or high) or health issue with any of the Maremma. They've never been to the vet (they get on farm rabies once a year) and their parents and grandparents were still working and guarding well into their mid teens.