You didn't know Tippie!!! Each week a soup bone One steak for birthday and christmas. Beer when he could steal mine or someone elses. Lg. Can Alpo morning and at night. Dog chow the rest of the day and water...Lots and Lots of water!! One big healthy Dog!! Great watch dog!!!! One BIG hungry hound! Strong?? I have seen him pull a 4 inch pipe in the ground 4 foot right out and drag it right down the road to catch up with me!!!