How to make a homemade dog food

Sometimes, homemade dog food is undeniably better and safe than dog food. But before switching to homemade dog food, check with your vet first and understand that 40 percent meat, 30 percent vegetables and 30 percent starch is needed for a dog diet. The basic ingredients for a homemade dog food are meat, vegetables and starches.

You can try mixing ground turkey, rice and carrot for your own dog food. Meals made of ground beef, brown rice, brewer's yeast and carrots are also popular. You can also use oatmeal, rice or potatoes for your dog's starch requirement. To preserve dog nutrition, the cooked dog food can be kept in the refrigerator no more than three days.

Shih Tzu photos

A Shih Tzu is a small dog with a large deep dark eyes and a short muzzle. It has a long and soft coat. The ears are dropped and covered with long fur.

Shih Tzu dogs have these standard coat shade/colors:
1. Gold
2. White
3. Red
4. Black mask gold
5. Solid red
6. Black and white
7. Solid black
8. Solid liver
9. Liver and white
10. Blue and white
11. Brindle and white
12. Silver and white
13. Solid blue

The long and silky coat that can reach the floor requires daily grooming and brushing to avoid tangles. Sometimes, the coat is clipped to simplify grooming and care.

The standard height of a Shih Tzu is no more than 10 1/2 inches and weight is between 10 to 16 lbs.

Below are some photos of Shih Tzu puppies and dogs.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi photos

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a long, low, and somewhat heavy dog. with a compact and muscular built. They have a nice, straight legs, a wedge-shaped head and stand-up ears. This breed's head is associated with a fox's head because of their similarities. They are well know for their happy face expression. Corgis has black nose and dark eyes. They have a little or no tail while a Cardigan Welsh Corgi has.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have these standard coat colors:
1. Red
2. Sable
3. Fawn
4. Black
5. Tan

It is noted that the undercoat is short to medium in length, thick and water-resistant. The outercoat is slicker and longer.

The standard height of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is between 10 to 12 inches and weight is between 22 to 30 lbs.

Below are some photos of Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies and dogs.

Lhasa Apso photos

Lhasa Apsos are considered one of the toy breed dogs. They have a small and hardy, sporting long, dense double coats that cover their whole body and can even flow all the way to the floor. This breed has a beard and a mustache, and the hair hangs over the head, their pendant ears and small, brown eyes. They have a black nose and their teeth meet in a level.

Lhasa Apso dogs have these standard coat colors:
1. Honey
2. Black
3. White
4. Slate
5. Parti-color

The coat is not hard to touch, but not wooly, and should never be silky.

The standard height of a Lhasa Apso is between 10 to 11 inches and weighst between 13 to 15 lbs.

Below are some photos of Lhasa Apso puppies and dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever photos

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog is a powerful and muscular retriever . They have a slightly wavy, rather short coat.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have these standard coat colors:
1. Brown
2. Red
3. Tan

It is noted that the outer coat and undercoat are both oily for water-repellence. The head is broad and round with a medium stop and muzzle. The small ears hang down and the eyes are yellowish in color. The lips are thin.

The standard height and weight of male Chesapeake Bay Retriever is between 23 to 26 inches and 65 to 80 lbs.; while female dogs are between 21 to 24 inches and 55 to 70 lbs.

Below are some photos of Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies and dogs.

Yorkshire Terrier photos

Considered as a toy breed, a Yorkshire Terrier has a hairy and long coat. They are well know for being small but well proportioned body. This breed is very intelligence, active, and vital. The Yorkshire Terrier dog has a short, erect, and small head with a prominent set of eyes, a short muzzle with a deep black nose. Their ears are v-shaped, pointed and stand erect. The front and hind legs are both straight, with elbows neither turned inwards nor outwards, when viewed from front or back. Also, they have a small, straight tail and a slightly slanting back.

Yorkshire Terriers have these standard coat colors:
1. Blue and Tan
2. Blue and Gold
3. Black and Tan
4. Black and Gold

It is noted that Yorkshire Terriers do not have an undercoat, unlike most other dogs. Yorkies hardly shed their coat but what you need to care about is messy, tangled hair.

Below are some photos of Yorkshire Terriers puppies and dogs.

Australian Shepherd photos

The Australian Shepherd breed has a medium-sized, robust, and well-balanced body. They have high, triangular and slightly rounded at the tip ears. This breed is known for its natural or docked bobtail.

Australian Shepherds have these standard coat colors:
1. Blue Merle
2. Red Merle
3. Solid Black
4. Solid Red
5. Tan

The Australian Shepherd dog has a medium texture, weather resistant, medium straight to wavy coat.

The standard height and weight of male Australian Shepherds is between 20 to 23 inches and 50 to 65 lbs; while female dogs are between 18 to 21 inches and 40 to 44 lbs.

Below are some photos of Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs.