Best Dog Food for Newfoundlands — Nutrition That Matches the Breed
Newfoundlands are massive, gentle water dogs with a thick coat and heart and joint considerations. Omega-rich, joint- and heart-supporting freeze-dried raw suits the gentle giant.
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What Newfoundlands need most from their food
The Newfoundland’s giant frame, thick coat, and predispositions shape their needs:
Joint & Hip Health
EPA and DHA omega-3s and lean body weight support the joints large breeds are predisposed to strain.
Weight Management
Lean, nutrient-dense food maintains a healthy, joint-protective weight without filler calories.
Heart Health
Newfoundlands are prone to heart conditions; taurine-rich whole-food nutrition and lean weight support the heart — work with your vet.
Large-Breed Growth
For large and giant breed puppies, calcium balance and growth rate matter — which is why our Beef and Chicken labels carry the AAFCO statement for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
Why freeze-dried raw is right for NewfoundlandsNewfoundlands
Newfoundlands are massive, gentle water-rescue dogs with a thick, water-resistant double coat. The breed faces giant-breed joint predispositions, a tendency toward heart conditions (including subaortic stenosis and DCM), and bloat risk — so heart support, joint support, lean weight, and careful feeding all matter.
Loyal Saints supports Newfoundlands with omega-3s for the coat, joints, and heart, real beef heart (in the Beef formula) as a natural taurine source, lean nutrient-dense nutrition, and clean digestible food fed in measured meals. For puppies, giant-breed growth management with your vet is essential.
Formula recommendation for Newfoundlands
Turkey + Salmon Formula
The top pick — omega-3s support the thick coat, giant-breed joints, and cardiovascular health. Keep your Newfoundland lean.
Shop Turkey + Salmon Formula →Beef Formula
Our bestseller — Beef includes real beef heart (natural taurine and CoQ10) supporting heart health, plus protein. Feed measured meals.
Shop Beef Formula →Make it work for your budget
What a day costs for a 125 lb Newfoundland
with Halo Club (29 tbsp)
with Halo Club (7¼ cups)
as a complete meal
- Start as a topper. Swap a quarter of the bowl for Loyal Saints and keep the rest the same — real freeze-dried raw in every meal for a quarter of the cost. One 14 oz bag then lasts about 4 days.
- Join the Halo Club. 20% off every order and free shipping on every member order.
- Buy the 14 oz bag. Same food as the 5 oz, and it costs less per day ($41.78 vs $64.60 for a complete meal).
- First order: enter code KING40 at checkout for 40% off (first orders only).
Beef or Turkey + Salmon, at the live 14 oz price. Amounts follow the bag’s feeding guide and our feeding calculator; adjust for activity and body condition. See every weight and formula →
The standard is King.
Loyal Saints was built because of one dog. King’s digestive sensitivities pushed Kristina Voltin to question the ingredients, processing and nutrition behind every bowl. She formulated a whole-food, freeze-dried raw diet from human-grade quality ingredients — food she felt confident feeding King every day. Every formula is held to that standard: would I feed this to King?
For Newfoundlands owners navigating the same questions Kristina faced — about ingredients, about what’s really in the bag, about whether the food is actually good — Loyal Saints is the answer she built for them.
Read King’s story →What’s not in it — matters for Newfoundlands.
For a giant, heart-predisposed breed, omega-3s and taurine-rich whole foods support the heart, while lean weight and measured meals protect joints and reduce bloat risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dog food for a Newfoundland?
An omega-rich, heart- and joint-supporting, lean diet fed in measured meals. Turkey + Salmon supports coat, joints, and heart; Beef adds real beef heart (natural taurine) for cardiovascular support. Keep your Newfoundland lean and partner with your vet on heart monitoring.
Are Newfoundlands prone to heart problems?
Yes — the breed is predisposed to heart conditions like subaortic stenosis and DCM. Taurine-rich whole-food nutrition (such as beef heart), omega-3s, and lean weight support cardiovascular health, but veterinary cardiac screening is important. Diet supports, not replaces, cardiac care.
How much should I feed my Newfoundlands?
Newfoundlands typically weigh 100–150 lbs, needing about 6–8½ cups of freeze-dried raw a day as a complete meal (Beef or Turkey + Salmon; 6½–9 cups of Chicken), split into two meals. Adjust to body condition and activity; large breeds benefit from measured meals to reduce bloat risk.
Is freeze-dried raw good for a Newfoundland?
Yes. Start with single-protein Chicken (gentlest, most digestible) using a 7–10 day transition, or Beef for more protein density. All formulas are complete and balanced, made with human-grade quality ingredients, and free of fillers and synthetic vitamin premixes.
Gentle giant, heart and joints.Newfoundlands
Omega-rich, taurine-rich, lean. Built for the Newfoundland. Halo Club members save 20% with free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.).
Real dogs. Real bowls.
Her Favorite Part of the Day Isn’t the Walk: Frenchie
Meat and organs first, freeze-dried raw and ready the second you open the bag. Start as a topper on your dog’s current food for about $1.74 a day with a 14 oz bag. New here? Take 40% off your first order with code KING40.
Quick answers
What is Loyal Saints dog food?
Loyal Saints is a woman-owned premium freeze-dried raw dog food: vet-formulated, meat and organs first, AAFCO complete and balanced, made with human-grade quality ingredients in an FDA-registered facility in the Midwest.
Where can I buy Loyal Saints?
At loyalsaintspets.com (Halo Club: 20% off and free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.); KING40 takes 40% off a first order when typed at checkout), and on Amazon, Chewy and Target.
How much Loyal Saints should I feed?
Follow the amounts printed on the bag: for Beef or Turkey + Salmon, about ¾ cup a day for a 6 lb dog, 1¼ cups for 12 lb and 2 cups for 25 lb. Use about 25% of that as a topper. Ease in over 7 to 10 days.
