Choosing the best large breed dog food can make a huge impact in your pet's future health.
There are two kinds of giant breed dog food.
One aimed at grownups. There's another one for huge breed puppies. Unfortunately, if you choose the wrong one for your dog, it could result in permanent bone injury. Among them is a devastating form of hip dysplasia. Particularly if you're feeding a puppy.
You're Feeding a Puppy... or an Adult?
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Puppies of large breeds (such as labs, goldens, and German shepherds) do not achieve adulthood until they are 12 to 18 months old.
However, giant breeds (such as Great Danes and St. Bernards) can weigh more than 100 pounds and take up to 24 months to mature.
Our most recent recommendations can be found on our Best Large Breed Puppy Food page.
The following list is advised for adults of large breeds.
The following dog foods are listed in no particular order. Each was chosen because it matches or exceeds our criterion for selection. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, we may receive a referral fee. This helps to fund the costs of running our free blog. Thank you for your help.
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Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, lentils, and peas are the first five ingredients.
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All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
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Wellness Core Large Breed formula is a grain-free, high protein composition with large kibble size to encourage optimal chewing time in larger mouths. Increased glucosamine and chondroitin levels enhance bone and joint health in these larger dogs.
This recipe contains the ideal quantity of fat and calories to assist a dog of this size maintain a healthy weight. A higher-quality cuisine containing plenty of animal protein and nutrient-dense plants like spinach, kale, and broccoli.
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The first five elements are as follows: Chicken deboned, chicken meal, peas, tapioca starch, and menhaden fish meal
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All adults, particularly huge breeds, should use it.
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Chicken is an excellent choice for people seeking more protein as well as an appropriate combination of calcium, phosphorus, and important vitamins to help keep bones strong.
Fish meal and flaxseed include omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, which promote a healthy coat. An optimum protein, fat, and carbohydrate balance is also added to help your large breed dog maintain a healthy weight. There are no grains or gluten, and there are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
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The first five elements are as follows: Chicken, carrots, peas, rice, and liver of chicken
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All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
Ollie's meals are all human-grade and professionally created by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVN). Each recipe is appropriate for adults of larger breeds.
A fantastic grain-free option. Ideal for people who seek a well-balanced diet as near to homemade as possible. Without all the commotion. It's not cheap. It comes highly recommended.
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The first five elements are as follows: Whole dried egg, deboned turkey, potatoes, peas, potato flour
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All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
Now Fresh Large Breed Adult has a well-balanced protein and fat profile derived from turkey, salmon, and duck. Antioxidants found in spinach, cranberries, pumpkin, blackberries, and carrots. Excellent for developing a robust immune system to aid in the battle against sickness.
Recommended for dogs weighing more than 50 pounds and aged 15 months to 5 years. Extra nutrients, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, are included for larger breed dogs' hip and joint maintenance.
Adult Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Merrick Backcountry
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The first five elements are as follows: Chicken deboned, chicken meal, turkey meal, sweet potatoes, and potatoes
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All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Large Breed formula contains glucosamine and chondroitin, which support healthy hip and joint function in large breed dogs. Salmon oil's omega fatty acids promote healthy skin and coat.
A one-of-a-kind raw-infused kibble recipe that's high in protein. Fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants, such as sweet potatoes, apples, and blueberries, are also included to help your dog's immune system.
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Adult Shredded Blend Chicken and Rice is one of 19 dry recipes in our Purina Pro Plan product line evaluation.
The first five elements are as follows: Rice, whole grain wheat, chicken by-product meal, and soybean meal
AAFCO stands for All Ages and Stages of Life.
All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
For increased flavor and texture, Pro Plan Adult Shredded Blend blends firm kibble with delicate chunks of real, shredded chicken.
A traditional grain-free kibble with the majority of its animal protein derived from fresh chicken and poultry by-product meal. A dry matter label analysis reveals that the dish contains 30% protein, 18% fat, and 44% projected carbohydrates... delivering a fat-to-protein ratio of around 62%
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The first five elements are as follows: Entire Atlantic mackerel, whole Atlantic herring, monkfish, Acadian redfish, and flounder are also available.
AAFCO stands for All Ages and Stages of Life.
All dogs, particularly huge breeds, benefit from this product.
Champion Petfoods, the venerable creator of Orijen, has traditionally favored and promoted a meat-based, “biologically appropriate” canine diet... This meal is a good choice for large breed dogs due to its proven, balanced recipe. It comes highly recommended.
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The first five elements are as follows: Chicken deboned, chicken meal, peas, sweet potatoes, and potatoes
AAFCO: All stages of life
All dogs, particularly huge breeds, benefit from this product.
Merrick Grain-Free Large Breed is a high-protein meal that includes sweet potatoes, peas, apples, and blueberries. These fruits and vegetables include antioxidants that aid in disease resistance, while the significant protein content aids in the retention of lean muscle mass in larger breed dogs.
Extra glucosamine and chondroitin are needed and included in this large breed dog food formula, as they are in other large breed dog food formulas, for hip and joint health. Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids are added to promote healthy skin and coat.
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The first five elements are as follows: Whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, ground white rice, chicken, chicken dinner
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All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult is made up of a number of protein sources. Fresh chicken, chicken meal, and egg product are among them... with only a little amount of protein supplied from plant-based components Ideal for replicating an ancestors' diet.
Chelated minerals are also used to improve absorption.
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Deboned chicken, chicken meal, peas, potatoes, and chickpeas are the first five ingredients.
AAFCO: AAFCO: AAFCO: AAFCO: A
All adult dogs, including large breeds, benefit from this product.
Wellness Complete Health Large Breed contains glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate, which promote hip and joint health. A well-balanced combination of high-quality protein, healthy fat, and grain-free carbohydrates for added energy and peak performance.
It has been supplemented with fiber and probiotics to help digestion, making it appropriate for a dog's naturally sensitive stomach. Antioxidants help the body fight sickness and infection.
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