got to agree the barf diet is the best for dogs, couldnt put weight on my springer or lurcher with dried food, 6 weeks on raw meet and veg i own 2 differant dogs, there drive has improved as with coat, teeth and general condition. as said above there water consumption is minimal and shiting in there pens is reduced if not non exsistant.
my lurcher will loose drive if soaked to the skin as she smooth coated i dont think she retains heat very well when wet, never managed to burn my spaniel out yet.