u/EventExpensive9426

Hey everyone! I recently joined a few GSP communities and wanted to get some advice from people who have owned pointers longer than I have.
I have a **9-month-old male GSP**, and he’s my first pointer (love this guy). I’m trying to give him the best nutrition and care I possibly can, but I’m still learning what works best for the breed.
Right now, he eats the **Instinct** dog food, and I usually give him **Stella & Chewy’s treats**. He seems happy, has plenty of energy, and overall seems to be doing well, but one thing I’ve noticed is that **his stool hasn’t been consistently solid for quite some time**. It’s made me wonder whether something in his food/treats isn’t agreeing with him, whether his stomach is just sensitive, or if there’s something else I should be looking into.
Obviously, I’ll talk with his vet if it continues, but I’d love to hear from experienced GSP owners:
What food has your GSP done **really well** on?

Any brands, proteins, ingredients, or treats that you found caused digestive issues?

Do your GSPs tend to have sensitive stomachs?

Did you notice a big difference after switching foods?

Anything nutrition-wise you wish you knew when your GSP was still a puppy?

Not necessarily looking for one “perfect” food—just interested in hearing everyone’s experiences and learning what has and hasn’t worked for your dogs.
I want to give this crazy little guy the best chance at a long, healthy life, so any advice is appreciated!

Meet Parker!

First-time GSP owner — what foods have worked best (and worst) for your pointers?