Puppy Diet

Available in
4LB / 15LB / 30LB

All-natural and balanced food specially formulated for both large breed and small breed puppies.

Formulated with proper amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrates, along with balanced levels of calcium and phosphorus, to give all puppies the nutrition needed for optimal growth and development.
Made with premium, highly-digestible ingredients to:
- 1.) Mitigate unnecessary stress on your puppy’s sensitive digestive system
- 2.) Maximize nutrient absorption
- 3.) Promote healthy gastrointestinal functions.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, including DHA, EPA and linoleic acid, nurture healthy skin and promote a vibrant coat. (Omega 6:3 are balanced for optimum performance.)
EPA and DHA from wholesome menhaden fish oil, promote healthy development of the brain and nervous system.
To help ensure your puppy’s nutritional safety, Best Breed pays a premium for EU-approved natural ingredients. Further, Best Breed only uses ethoxyquin-free sources of fish and chicken raised without antibiotics and added hormones.
Best Breed Puppy Diet is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. This formula will benefit puppies and dogs of all sizes.

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Note from Dr. Gary

Dear Dog Enthusiast,

Feeding your puppy a high-quality and balanced diet is probably the single most important thing you can to do to help promote his or her healthy growth and development. The Best Breed Puppy Diet is specially formulated with proper protein and calcium levels. Further, it contains higher levels of fat content to ensure optimal energy levels. As a puppy’s digestive system is typically slow to develop, the Best Breed Puppy diet contains only high-quality, highly-digestible protein and energy sources such as low-ash chicken meal, eggs, fish meal and premium grains to aid in easy digestion and maximum nutrient absorption.

Like all of Best Breed’s diets, the Puppy Diet was developed with the “common sense” idea that a healthy puppy begins with a truly super premium food, made with only the highest-quality ingredients. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions regarding Best Breed’s Puppy Diet.

Sincerely,

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat [Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E)], Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish Meal, Lecithin, Menhaden Fish Oil, Kelp Meal, Sea Salt, Taurine, Flax Seed, Canola Oil, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, DL Methionine, Ascorbic Acid, Glucosamine, Garlic Powder, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.

Analysis

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Minimum)	25.0%
Crude Fat (Minimum)	13.0%
Crude Fiber (Maximum)	3.0%
Moisture (Maximum)	10.0%

Nutrition Analysis

Calcium	1.2%
Phosphorus	0.9%
Calcium: Phosphorus Ratio	1.3:1

Feeding Guidelines

It is important to remember that your dog’s nutritional needs are unique and will vary with his environment, age and activity level. We recommend feeding to condition, this means using the following guide as a starting point, monitoring his weight and adjusting amounts accordingly. Feeding at least twice a day is optimal. Make sure fresh, clean water is available always.

FOR SMALL BREEDS (Cups Per Day)**

Body Weight (lbs.)	6 to 11 Weeks	3 to 4 Months	5 to 7 Months	8 to 12 Months
Up to 10	1 to 1-3/4	3/4 to 1-1/3	2/3 to 1-1/4	1/4 to 1
11 to 20	1-3/4 to 2-2/3	1-1/3 to 2-1/3	1-1/4 to 1-3/4	1 to 1-1/3
21 to 30	2-2/3 to 3-2/3	2-1/3 to 3	1-3/4 to 2-1/4	1-1/3 to 1-3/4
31 to 40	3-2/3 to 4-1/2	3 to 3-2/3	2-1/4 to 2-3/4	1-3/4 to 2-1/4
41 to 50	4-1/2 to 5-1/4	3-2/3 to 4-1/4	2-3/4 to 3-1/2	2-1/4 to 2-3/4

Body Weight (lbs.)	6 to 11 Weeks	3 to 4 Months
Up to 10	1 to 1-3/4	3/4 to 1-1/3
11 to 20	1-3/4 to 2-2/3	1-1/3 to 2-1/3
21 to 30	2-2/3 to 3-2/3	2-1/3 to 3
31 to 40	3-2/3 to 4-1/2	3 to 3-2/3
41 to 50	4-1/2 to 5-1/4	3-2/3 to 4-1/4

Body Weight (lbs.)	5 to 7 Months	8 to 12 Months
Up to 10	2/3 to 1-1/4	1/4 to 1
11 to 20	1-1/4 to 1-3/4	1 to 1-1/3
21 to 30	1-3/4 to 2-1/4	1-1/3 to 1-3/4
31 to 40	2-1/4 to 2-3/4	1-3/4 to 2-1/4
41 to 50	2-3/4 to 3-1/2	2-1/4 to 2-3/4

FOR LARGE BREEDS (Cups Per Day)**

Body Weight (lbs.)	6 to 11 Weeks	3 to 4 Months	5 to 7 Months	8 to 12 Months	12 to 24 Months
Up to 20	1 to 3
21 to 40	3 to 4-1/2	1-1/2 to 4-1/4	1-3/4 to 3
41 to 60	4-1/2 to 5	4-1/4 to 5-1/3	3 to 4	2 to 3-1/4	2 to 3
61 to 80		5-1/3 to 7	4 to 4-3/4	3-1/4 to 3-3/4	3 to 3-1/2
81 to 100			4-3/4 to 5-1/2	3-3/4 to 4-1/2	3-1/2 to 4-1/2
101 to 120			5-1/2 to 6	4-1/2 to 5-1/4	4-1/2 to 5
121 to 140			6 to 7	5-1/4 to 6	5 to 6

Body Weight (lbs.)	6 to 11 Weeks	3 to 4 Months
Up to 20	1 to 3
21 to 40	3 to 4-1/2	1-1/2 to 4-1/4
41 to 60	4-1/2 to 5	4-1/4 to 5-1/3
61 to 80		5-1/3 to 7
81 to 100
101 to 120
121 to 140

Body Weight (lbs.)	5 to 7 Months	8 to 12 Months
Up to 20
21 to 40	1-3/4 to 3
41 to 60	3 to 4	2 to 3-1/4
61 to 80	4 to 4-3/4	3-1/4 to 3-3/4
81 to 100	4-3/4 to 5-1/2	3-3/4 to 4-1/2
101 to 120	5-1/2 to 6	4-1/2 to 5-1/4
121 to 140	6 to 7	5-1/4 to 6

Body Weight (lbs.)	12 to 24 Months
Up to 20
21 to 40
41 to 60	2 to 3
61 to 80	3 to 3-1/2
81 to 100	3-1/2 to 4-1/2
101 to 120	4-1/2 to 5
121 to 140	5 to 6

** 1 cup equals approximately 121 grams of food.
Note: This is only a guide. Optimal feeding amounts may vary based on your puppy’s activity level, age, breed and environment.

Best Breed Puppy Diet is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Puppies: May feed up to 33% more than suggested adult levels to maintain optimum body weight.

Contains 466 Kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) and 4.3 oz. of food per standard 8 oz. measuring cup.