We get this question a lot:
"How much dog food do you go through in a year?"
The obvious answer is… lots.
But, more specifically we feed literally, tons, of dry Eagle Pack Natural Pet Food.
One ton of Dog Food headed to SP Kennel from Coldspot Feeds.
During the summer months the dogs eat less. The temperatures are warmer, the dogs are less active and therefore they don't need the additional calories. We try to keep everyone fit (including the mushers) throughout the year, so overfeeding anyone is a bad idea. On a warm, lazy summer day, the dogs at SP Kennel may eat 40 pounds of kibble per day.
As you might guess, during the winter months the dogs (and mushers) eat a lot. Colder days when the teams are training long mileage are the peak feeding days. It would not be uncommon for the dogs at SP Kennel to eat over 100 pounds of kibble per day!
Of course, the key is to watch each dog individually. We weigh in the dogs throughout the year and keep accurate records. Keeping everyone happy and healthy is what's important!
