Does the Size of a Bowl Matter for a puppy ?
Size does make a difference with regards to puppy bowls. Your little dog may not be able to comfortably eat from an excessively little, excessively tall, or too-deep bowl. Like Goldilocks, you'll need to discover one that is "perfect" for your pup and the grown-up canine he'll turn into.
Bowl Size
A bowl should be large enough that your dog can comfortably open and close her mouth to grab morsels, but does not need to be larger. Accordingly, a small poodle and a Great Dane do not need the same size bowl, even as puppies. You may opt to buy a bowl large enough for your puppy to grow into, or start with a small bowl appropriate to her size and scale up as she grows.
Bowl Height
Bowls vary in shape, and the right size bowl will be wide enough and tall enough for your dog. If your puppy will grow into a large dog, consider investing in a dish that has adjustable height. As your dog grows taller, raise the height of the bowl so he does not have to strain his neck or bend his body to eat. Small breeds, even as adults, won't have to strain to reach a bowl on the floor so they do not need adjustable height bowls.
Observations
A little dog will be unable to arrive at the lower part of a profound bowl, since his legs are short and his body is near the ground. Thus, pick a bowl that is wide and shallow over a profound bowl. To ensure the bowl you're thinking about isn't excessively profound, take your little guy to the pet store and spot the bowl before him to test it out.
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