The quick answer
For a large dog, look for 11L or more so you’re not refilling every few days, confirm the feeder handles your dog’s kibble size, keep the food out of reach between meals, and place the feeder where it can’t be knocked over. Backup power, a camera and two-way audio are useful extras.
Capacity: do the math first
A large dog can eat three to five cups of kibble a day, sometimes more. One liter holds about 4.2 cups. At 4 cups a day, a 6L feeder (about 25 cups) lasts around six days, an 11L feeder (about 46 cups) around eleven, and a 12L feeder (about 50 cups) around twelve.
For most large dogs, 11L or 12L is the practical range. Parveja Ranger holds 11L and Titan holds 12L, about 50 cups of dry food, the largest in the range.
Kibble size: the most common deal-breaker
Large-breed kibble can be big, and every feeder has a maximum size its dispenser can handle. Measure several pieces of your dog’s food before you buy.
Contact us before ordering and we’ll help you check your dog’s food against the feeder. If your dog’s kibble is larger than a feeder supports, choose a different feeder rather than risking jams.
Keep food out of reach
Big dogs are determined snackers. Ranger’s sealed tank stops clever dogs from helping themselves, and Titan’s covered outlet closes between meals so paws and noses can’t get at the food.
Placement and sturdiness
Big dogs can nudge, paw at or knock over a feeder, especially when they’re hungry. Place it against a wall or in a corner, on a flat floor, away from stairs. Watch the first few meals to see how your dog interacts with it.
Backup power
If the power goes out, you want meals to keep coming. Titan takes 3 D batteries as a backup, and Ranger has a backup battery port; batteries aren’t included, and battery mode keeps feeding while the camera and app pause.
Camera and two-way audio
A camera helps if your dog is home alone during the day. You can confirm meals were served and eaten, and see if your dog is fussing at the feeder. Ranger has an ultra-wide 1080p camera with night vision; Titan adds clear two-way audio, so you can talk to your dog, plus alerts when your dog is active or food runs low.
Feeding large dogs responsibly
Some large, deep-chested breeds are prone to serious digestive problems. Ask your veterinarian how much your dog should eat, how many meals to split it into, and whether there are any precautions around exercise and mealtimes for your breed.
Which Parveja feeder fits?
Titan · 12L · $44912L (about 50 cups), 1080p night vision, two-way audio and low-food alerts. $449.→
Ranger · 11L · $39911L sealed tank, ultra-wide 1080p camera and a backup battery port. $399.→Browse all automatic dog feeders, or compare all four feeders side by side.
