Best puppy food for a Weimaraner
A Weimaraner is a large, athletic breed originally developed for hunting, and it grows quickly into a genuinely big, deep-chested dog with real energy needs from early on. A large-breed puppy formula that controls the rate of growth, alongside sensible feeding habits suited to a deep-chested dog, matters more here than simply picking the most calorie-dense food on the shelf.
A large, fast-growing hunting breed
Weimaraners typically reach somewhere in the region of 25-40kg as adults, and they put on size quickly during puppyhood compared with a small or medium breed. A large-breed puppy food, rather than an all-breed formula, is generally the better choice, since it is built to support steadier, more controlled growth rather than the fastest growth a food could technically produce.
The breed's working background as a hunting dog also means genuine energy needs once fully grown, but during the puppy stage, controlling growth rate matters more than maximising energy intake — a lean, steadily growing puppy is generally considered healthier long-term than one pushed to grow as fast as possible.
Feeding a deep-chested breed sensibly
Weimaraners have a deep chest typical of several large hunting and working breeds, and many owners of deep-chested dogs are advised to feed smaller, more measured meals rather than one large bowlful, and to avoid vigorous exercise immediately before or after eating. This is a general feeding practice worth discussing with your vet rather than a rule to follow blindly.
A slow feeder bowl can also help a puppy who tends to eat quickly, which is a genuinely common trait in food-motivated, high-energy breeds like this one.
Moving to adult food
Large breeds generally take longer to reach adult size than smaller dogs, and Weimaraners are no exception, often continuing to fill out through much of their first year and sometimes a little beyond. Follow the specific guidance on your chosen puppy food for when to transition, rather than a generic age.
Your vet is well placed to assess whether your puppy's growth and body condition suggest it is time to move to an adult formula, particularly if you are ever unsure whether the switch should happen sooner or later than the packaging suggests.
What we stock for this breed
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Pedigree Tasty Minis Puppy Treats Chewy Cubes with Chicken
Soft chewy puppy training treats with 13% chicken and added calcium, 125g
£2.25
Forthglade Complete Puppy Chicken with Liver Grain Free — 18 x 395g Trays
Sold as a case: 18 x 395g trays. A complete grain-free wet food for puppies, built on 71% chicken and 4% chicken liver
£35.89
Bakers Puppy Superfoods Chicken with Vegetables
Bakers Puppy Chicken & Vegetables dry dog food, 12.5kg, complete food for puppies from 6 weeks to 24 months
£39.15
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
James Wellbeloved Grain Free Puppy/Junior Dry Dog Food Turkey & Veg
Grain-free turkey and potato kibble for puppies and junior dogs, evenly balanced recipe
£12.75
Wagg Puppy Treats
Puppy Treats in a 120G pack, with 23.2% protein and 7% fat and full label detail
£1.49
Burns Puppy Junior Original Chicken Rice
A complete puppy and junior food with dried chicken 31% and controlled fat at 15%
From£14.99
Lily's Kitchen Puppy Chicken Recipe — 6 x 400g Tins
Sold as a case: 6 x 400g tins. Complete 400G wet puppy chicken recipe with 67% fresh chicken
£22.79
Pooch & Mutt Puppy Bite Size Beef Jerky
Bite-size beef jerky training treats for puppies, scaled by dog size
£3.99
Whimzees Puppy
Softer dental chews for puppies over three months old, grain free and gluten free
£7.99
Burns Grain Free Puppy Duck Potato
Grain-free duck and potato puppy food with a prebiotic, for starting a new litter on a novel protein
From£16.49
Common questions
- How big does a Weimaraner get?
- Adults typically weigh somewhere in the region of 25-40kg, making it a genuinely large breed. It grows quickly during puppyhood, which is part of why a controlled-growth large-breed puppy food is generally recommended.
- Should I feed my Weimaraner puppy from a slow feeder?
- Many owners find it helpful, since the breed can be a fast, enthusiastic eater. A slow feeder bowl helps moderate the pace of eating, which some owners of deep-chested breeds prefer to encourage as a general habit.
- How much exercise should a Weimaraner puppy get relative to its food?
- Weimaraner puppies have real energy, but growing joints need protecting during the puppy stage, so controlled exercise alongside a growth-controlled puppy food is generally recommended rather than maximising both energy intake and exercise at once. Your vet can advise on age-appropriate exercise levels.
- When should a Weimaraner move to adult dog food?
- This varies, but large breeds typically take longer than smaller dogs to reach adult size, often well into their first year. Follow the guidance on your specific puppy food, and check with your vet if you are unsure about timing.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.