High quality lamb protein for muscle development and body growth. Fewer ingredients mean less opportunity for digestive upset.
Rice is a highly digestible, quality carbohydrate that’s great for your large breed puppy’s stamina and energy, and it’s the only cereal grain we use for this formula.
Good nutrition is important to large and giant breeds for strong hips and healthy joints. Research shows these two components found in lamb meal, help maintain healthy joint cartilage.
Research shows that large breed puppies have a reduced requirement for calcium and phosphorus so this formula provides the ideal calcium-phosphorus requirement.
Provides optimum protein and fat levels to help balance growth while providing plenty of protein for muscles, skin and coat.
Chelated minerals are more easily absorbed into your large breed puppy's system. By providing chelated zinc, and other important minerals, this helps your dog stay healthy throughout its life.
Formulated with ALA and DHA to help puppies with learning, vision and brain development. Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid proven to support brain development and better learning.
Formulated with high levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) from fish oil, a proven nutrient for brain development.
With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, all the nutrition your puppy needs for healthy skin and coat.
We guarantee the great taste of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula so you can be sure your puppy will eat enough to meet its nutritional requirements.
*Complete satisfaction or your money back
These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight. If feeding NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula with your old food for 6 days.
Puppy
Weight |
3 - 5
Weeks |
6 - 11
Weeks |
3 - 5
Months |
6 - 8
Months |
9 - 12
Months |
Over 12
Months |
| 3-5 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed Frequently |
3/4–1-1/4 |
2/3 – 1 |
- |
- |
- |
| 5-10 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed Frequently |
1 – 2 |
1 – 1-3/4 |
- |
- |
- |
| 10-20 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed Frequently |
1-3/4 – 3-1/2 |
1-1/2 – 3 |
1-1/3 – 2-2/3 |
- |
- |
| 20-30 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed Frequently |
3 – 4-2/3 |
2-2/3 – 4-1/4 |
2-1/4 – 3-1/2 |
- |
- |
| 30-40 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed Frequently |
4-1/4 – 5-3/4 |
3-1/2 – 5-1/4 |
3 – 4-1/3 |
2-3/4 – 3-3/4 |
- |
| 40-60 lbs. |
- |
- |
4-1/3 – 7 |
3-3/4 – 6 |
3-1/2 – 5 |
3 – 4-3/4 |
| 60-80 lbs. |
- |
- |
6 – 8-3/4 |
5– 7-1/3 |
4-3/4 – 6-1/3 |
4 – 5-3/4 |
| 80-100 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
6-1/3– 8-2/3 |
5-3/4 – 7-1/2 |
5 – 7 |
| 100-120 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
7-1/2 – 10 |
7 – 8-2/3 |
5-3/4 – 8 |
| 120-140 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 – 9-2/3 |
6-2/3 – 9 |
| 140-160 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9 – 10-2/3 |
7-1/2 – 9-3/4 |
| 160-180 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8-1/4 – 10-3/4 |
| 180-200 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9 – 11-2/3 |
† Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup which holds 3.42 oz. of NC Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice. Moisten food puppy no longer sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew kibble. Then serve dry or lightly moistened. Feed puppies the suggested amount in three meals per day six months old, then twice daily until fourteen months. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly.
Calorie Content: Metabolizable energy (calculated) 3594 kcal/kg, 349 kcal/cup.
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO¹ Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials