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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Labradoodle

The Labradoodle is an athletic, food-loving cross of two big appetites — the Labrador's and the Standard Poodle's — wrapped in a curly fleece coat. That combination makes how, and how much, you feed one matter for both their joints and their skin.

Here is exactly how to feed a Labradoodle on freeze-dried raw: by weight and life stage, with the nutrition that protects their hips, fuels their high energy, and supports that high-maintenance coat from the inside out.

  • Adult weight50–75 lb
  • SizeLarge
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan12–15 years
  • CoatCurly, low-shedding fleece — high-maintenance
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A healthy Labradoodle
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What a Labradoodle's body needs

Every Labradoodle trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • Athletic, high-energy build

    Needs: High-quality animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean muscle and steady, all-day energy for an hour of daily exercise — without the carb fillers that spike and crash.

  • Hip dysplasia risk from both parent breeds

    Needs: Joint support + lean weight

    Real meat, organ and ground bone supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin, omega-3s calm joint inflammation, and staying lean takes load off developing and adult hips.

  • Curly, low-shedding but skin-prone coat

    Needs: Omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, supporting that fleece coat and easing the dryness and itch doodles can be prone to.

  • Floppy ears that trap moisture

    Needs: Low-inflammation whole-food diet

    Minimally processed raw skips the starchy fillers that can feed the chronic ear and skin inflammation Labradoodles are susceptible to.

  • Loves food, gains weight easily

    Needs: Precise, measured portions

    Calorie-dense freeze-dried raw is fed by weight, not by volume — making it easy to keep a doodle lean, which is the single biggest lever for a longer, healthier life.

How much to feed a Labradoodle

Quick answer: a healthy adult Labradoodle (50–75 lb) needs about 7.5–11.3 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
50 lb 7.5 oz 3.8 oz
56 lb 8.4 oz 4.2 oz
62 lb typical Labradoodle 9.3 oz 4.7 oz
68 lb 10.2 oz 5.1 oz
75 lb 11.3 oz 5.6 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Labradoodle

For a Labradoodle we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition off kibble.

Lean single-protein recipes like Chicken keep an easy-gaining doodle trim, while omega-rich Salmon and Wild-Caught Cod feed that curly coat and skin from the inside. Just add water and serve.

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Feeding a Labradoodle by life stage

  • Puppy: Labradoodles are a large breed, so puppies should grow slowly to protect developing hips. Feed roughly 5–8% of current body weight across 3–4 meals and resist overfeeding — fast growth raises hip dysplasia risk in big doodles.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist, split across two meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust to body condition and activity level, not the bag.
  • Senior: Energy drops but appetite rarely does. Trim portions, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into joint- and coat-supporting nutrition.

Common Labradoodle concerns — and the diet connection

  • Hip dysplasiaInherited from both the Labrador and Poodle sides; lean body weight plus joint nutrients (glucosamine from bone and cartilage, omega-3) help slow progression and ease day-to-day comfort.
  • Skin, coat & ear issuesThat curly coat and floppy ears set the stage; a whole-food, omega-rich, low-filler diet supports the skin barrier and helps dial down inflammation from the inside.
  • Weight gainA food-motivated doodle gains weight quietly — measured raw feeding and a lean body condition lower the strain on joints and the heart.
  • Heart healthLabradoodles can be prone to heart concerns; a complete, balanced diet built on real animal protein and fat — kept at a lean weight — supports lifelong cardiovascular health.
  • Eye healthBoth parent breeds carry congenital eye risks; antioxidant- and omega-rich whole foods support overall eye and nerve health as part of a balanced diet.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Labradoodle: what to know

Labradoodles inherit the Lab's enthusiasm for food, so they gain weight quietly if you feed to the begging instead of to the body. You should be able to feel the ribs easily and see a waist from above — measure portions rather than eyeballing them.

As a deep-chested, large breed they also benefit from eating twice a day rather than one big meal: smaller, calmer meals are easier to digest and better for an active doodle's metabolism than a single rushed feeding.

Labradoodle feeding questions

How much should I feed my Labradoodle?
A healthy adult Labradoodle (50–75 lb) needs roughly 7–11 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split between two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.
What is the best food for a Labradoodle's coat and skin?
An omega-rich, whole-food diet supports that curly fleece coat from the inside. Salmon and Wild-Caught Cod recipes are naturally high in skin-supporting fatty acids, and a low-filler raw diet helps reduce the itch and ear issues doodles can be prone to.
How do I switch my Labradoodle to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Doodles usually take to it fast — it is rich, so start at the lower end of the range and watch the waistline.
Does a Labradoodle need joint support?
Most do, given that hip dysplasia risk comes from both parent breeds. Freeze-dried raw with real bone and organ provides natural glucosamine and omega-3, and keeping your doodle lean is the most effective joint protection there is.
Do Labradoodles gain weight easily?
Yes — they inherit the Labrador's love of food, so they can pack on pounds if fed to their appetite. Measured freeze-dried raw, fed by weight rather than volume, makes portion control simple and keeps a doodle lean and active.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.