Essential the Beginning Large Breed Chicken and Duck Dry Puppy Food - 2.5 kg
Essential the Beginning - Large Breed is specifically formulated for puppies and juniors with an expected adult weight of 15kg and above.
The meal is developed to perfectly support this specific sensitive growth stage that bigger dogs go through. Large Breed follows our BOF principle and is even grain-free.
Key Features
- The ingredients at a glance: 79% chicken, duck, salmon, trout and egg.
- Perfect for puppies with an expected adult weight of +15kg.
- BOF: Of course it is! The Beginning Large Breed helps keep your dog’s blood sugar stable during a training-intensive period.
- Preparation temperature: 90 degrees.
- Kibble size: The kibble in this bag is made for dogs with an adult weight of +15 kg.
Composition
Fresh chicken and duck (30%), dried chicken & duck (28%), sweet potato, peas, fresh salmon and trout (7%), whole egg (7%), linseed, chicken fat (4%), potato, chicken gravy (3%), lucerne sprout, vitamins, minerals, MOS (mannan oligosaccarides), FOS (fructooligosaccharides), glucosamine, chondroitin, cranberry, acai, bilberry, mulberry, apple, tomato, orange, pear, carrot, spinach, cauliflower, seaweed, marigold, ginseng, green tea, ginger
Analytical Constituents
Made with fresh and dried chicken, duck, salmon, trout, egg 79.0% Of which fresh 48.0% Protein 28.0% Fat 14.0% Of which Omega-3 1.6% Of which Omega-6 2.5% Minerals/Crude ash 8.0% Fiber 3.5% Water 8.5% Calcium 1.4% Phosphorus 1.3% Glucosamine 0.09% Chondroitin 0.07% Kcal/kg 3620
Nutritional Additives
Vitamins: Vitamin A 15,000 IU, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Vitamin E 240 IU. Provitamins: Taurine 1,500 mg. Trace Elements: Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 50 mg, Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 50 mg, Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 35 mg, Copper (Copper (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 15 mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg, Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3 mg. We naturally preserve with rosemary extract. Regulation (EC) No 2017/2279.
Storage Conditions
The food should be stored in the bag, in a cool, dry place (5-18 °C). Away from direct sunlight, and with the zip carefully closed.
Ratings & Reviews
10 Reviews
Great Energy Source
by Paul Davies -
This food provides excellent, sustained energy without hyperactivity.
Consistent Freshness
by Emma Davis -
The 2.5kg bag seals well and keeps the premium kibble fresh.
Kibble Shape is Irregular
by David Wilson -
Some pieces are very large and irregular, making portioning difficult.
Highly Palatable
by Mark Johnson -
My puppy loves the taste and is highly motivated by this food.
Good for Mix Feeding
by Olivia King -
I mix this kibble with wet food for a textured, high-value meal.
Best Large Breed Starter
by Andrew Fox -
I trust this formula for supporting the specific developmental needs of large-breed dogs.
Too Hard for Very Young Puppy
by Helen Carter -
The large kibble was too hard for my 8-week-old puppy, even when soaked.
High-Quality Protein
by Tom Clark -
The chicken and duck provide excellent high-quality protein for controlled, healthy large-breed growth.
Perfect Kibble Size
by Sarah Lewis -
The larger kibble is ideal for encouraging proper chewing in big puppies, preventing gulping.
Great for Large Breed Transition
by George Vance -
The 2.5kg bag is perfect for starting my large breed puppy on a tailored diet.