🐶 Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food – Biologically Appropriate High-Protein Nutrition for Growing Large Puppies

Help your large breed puppy grow strong and healthy with Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food, a premium recipe designed to deliver the rich nutrition puppies naturally require. Large breed puppies thrive on diets rich in high-quality animal protein and fats to support healthy development, muscle growth and sustained energy.

Orijen Puppy Large is packed with 85% quality animal ingredients, including fresh or raw free-run chicken and turkey, fresh eggs, and wild-caught fish. The first five ingredients are fresh or raw poultry and fish, providing a highly nourishing and biologically appropriate diet that closely mirrors what dogs evolved to eat.

Using WholePrey ingredients such as poultry, fish, organs and bone, Orijen delivers naturally occurring nutrients that support your puppy’s growth without the need for excessive synthetic supplementation. Each kibble is also freeze-dried coated for intense natural flavour, making it highly palatable even for picky eaters.

🔍 Highlights
✔ 85% premium animal ingredients
✔ High protein formula for growing large breed puppies
✔ Fresh or raw poultry and fish in the first five ingredients
✔ WholePrey nutrition including organs and bone
✔ Freeze-dried coated for natural flavour
✔ Grain-free and carbohydrate-limited recipe

✅ Key Benefits

✔ Supports Healthy Growth – High protein and fat levels provide the essential nutrients needed for strong muscle development and sustained energy.

✔ WholePrey Nutrition – Includes meat, organs and bone to provide naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

✔ Brain & Vision Development – Natural DHA and EPA from fish help support cognitive development and nervous system health.

✔ Balanced Energy for Large Breed Puppies – Carefully balanced nutrients help support steady growth and healthy bone development.

✔ Highly Palatable – Freeze-dried liver coating provides a rich flavour puppies instinctively crave.

✔ Immune System Support – Fruits, vegetables and botanicals provide antioxidants and phytonutrients that help support immune health.

🥩 Composition

Fresh chicken (21%), raw turkey (11%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (10%), raw whole hake (5%), raw whole herring (5%), fresh eggs (5%), raw turkey liver (5%), dehydrated chicken (5%), dehydrated mackerel (5%), dehydrated sardine (4.5%), dehydrated herring (4%), whole red lentils, whole green lentils, whole peas, lentil fibre, whole chickpeas, whole pinto beans, pea starch, dehydrated turkey (2%), chicken fat (2%), whole navy beans, pollock oil (0.5%), dried kelp, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, dried chicory root, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips.

🧪 Additives (per kg)

Technological additives:
Tocopherol extract from vegetable oils: 121 mg
Citric acid: 40 mg

Sensory additives:
Rosemary extract: 80 mg

Nutritional additives:
Taurine: 400 mg
Zinc: 105 mg
Copper: 11 mg
Vitamin B1: 9.8 mg
Vitamin E: 120 IU

Zootechnical additives:
Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415: 1 × 10⁹ CFU

📊 Analytical Constituents

Crude Protein: 38%
Fat Content: 16%
Crude Ash: 8%
Crude Fibre: 6%
Moisture: 12%
Calcium: 1.3%
Phosphorus: 1.1%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 2.8%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 0.9%
DHA: 0.3%
EPA: 0.2%

⚡ Metabolisable Energy

3760 kcal/kg
451 kcal per 250ml (120g) cup

Calories distributed to support optimal conditioning:
• 40% from protein
• 38% from fat
• 22% from carbohydrates

🍽️ Feeding Guide

Daily feeding amounts vary depending on your puppy’s current weight, expected adult weight and activity level. Introduce new foods gradually over 7–10 days and ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What puppies is Orijen Large Breed Puppy suitable for?
This recipe is designed specifically for large breed puppies expected to reach an adult weight of over 25kg.

Why do large breed puppies need a special diet?
Large breed puppies grow rapidly and require carefully balanced nutrients to support healthy bone and joint development.

What is WholePrey nutrition?
WholePrey includes meat, organs and bone to naturally provide essential nutrients in proportions similar to a dog’s ancestral diet.

Is this food grain free?
Yes. Orijen recipes are completely grain free and instead use legumes, vegetables and fruits as carbohydrate sources.

Where is Orijen made?
Orijen foods are crafted in Canada using carefully sourced ingredients from trusted suppliers.

📦 Available Sizes

Available in multiple bag sizes depending on stock.

🚚 Shipping Information

We ship worldwide from the North of Ireland 🇮🇪

✔ No tariffs or duties to UK or EU customers
✔ Fast dispatch and reliable delivery
✔ Carefully packed to maintain freshness

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