Large breed dog products are focused on trying to help them live longer lives. Take a look at health care and exercise as core areas for large breed dogs.
Things to consider: Food for large dogs, exercise knowledge, and exercise equipment.
Special Food Needs - Large breed store products are likely to focus heavily around dog health care and exercise as large breed dogs tend to be prone to a wider range of diseases and disorders and, statistically, have a shorter life span than their smaller counterparts. You can extend your large breed dog's healthy life by feeding him premium dog foods designed to serve large breed dogs' unique dietary needs, providing regular vitamins and supplements, keeping his vaccinations up to date, and giving him plenty of outdoor exercise.
Know about Exercise - Avoid running or jogging with your large breed puppy until they are at least 15 months old. Otherwise, you may need to run yourself to the large breed store to get some dog medicines to deal with an injury or, in later years, arthritis. Avoid giving your dog heavy exercise too soon after eating or drinking, as it could lead to a condition known as canine bloat or "twisted stomach".
Helpful Equipment - Large breed dogs need plenty of exercise, so you might want to supplement your walks and playtime with your large breed dog for an outdoor dog exercise pen or using some other outdoor dog containment system. It will take much of the pressure off you to keep up with him. If you can't find containment systems large enough or strong enough for your large breed, visit a specialty large breed store.
