Some of these dogs do not tolerate cereal based diets very well and like most breeds do best on a BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) sometimes known as (Bones And Raw Food) diet. This is not to say Northern Inuits can't have complete foods its just that it has been known for the ones with high cerial content to cause stomach upsets and theirfore should you opt not to feed the BARF diet this is something that may be worth taking into account.

However by feeding your dog a diet such as the BARF diet you can be sure that what they are eating is free from colourings, flavourings, preservatives and many other types of additives that are often put into complete dog foods. You can also be sure they are getting all the nutrients they need that are often killed through cooking.

Many manufacturers of pre-prepared pet foods (dry or otherwise)would have you believe that their particular product is the best for your animal. Recent studies have shown that it is most likely that it is these foods and repeated vaccinations that are actually shortening our pet’s lifespan.

Commercial pet food has only been around since the 1930’s. Surely this is not enough time for our carnivorous animals to have evolved enough to be healthy from a diet that severely lacks meat content.

Some people will argue against the BARF diet saying things about bones splintering and such like. This to an extent is a myth, only cooked bones splinter; this is because the cooking process causes bones to dry out and become brittle. I'm not saying no dogs have ever choked on a bone but realistically a greedy dog who scoffs down kibble like their is no tomorrow without chewing properly has just as much chance of choking on a piece of its food as a dog on the barf diet would of choking on a piece of bone.

For more detailed information on the BARF diet you would do well to read "Give Your Dog A Bone" or "Grow Your Pup With Bones" by Dr Ian Billinghurst, or alternativly you can type BARF into an internet search engine.