10 Best Large Breed Dog Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Large Breed Dog Foods

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How we created this large breed dog food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best large breed dog food.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best large breed dog foods.

Key large breed dog food considerations

Protein Content

Joint Support

Digestibility

Balanced Nutrition

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Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,377
$15.99Chewy Price
($2.91/oz)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.6/5
Excellent

Joint Support

4.7/5
Excellent

Digestibility

4.7/5
Excellent

Balanced Nutrition

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Chicken Heart, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free...
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Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag

Hill's Science Diet Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,347
$80.99Chewy Price
($2.32/lb)

Our ratings

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Joint Support

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.5/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Wheat

Special Diet

Natural, With Grain
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Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Chicken Muscle & Joint Support Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
2,548
$61.00Chewy Price
($1.53/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Joint Support

4.4/5
Great

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.4/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice Flour, Chicken By-Product Meal , Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Wheat

Special Diet

High-Protein, Natural, With Grain
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Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
926
$99.99Chewy Price
($3.34/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.5/5
Great

Joint Support

4.6/5
Excellent

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Corn Gluten Meal, Brewers Rice

Special Diet

With Grain
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Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2,553
$77.48Chewy Price
($2.28/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.3/5
Great

Joint Support

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.4/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Poultry By-Product Meal

Special Diet

High-Protein, Weight Control, With Grain
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Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,415
$74.98Chewy Price
($2.50/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.5/5
Great

Joint Support

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.5/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Chicken Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate)

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Molasses-Free, High Fiber...
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Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
2,431
$46.98Chewy Price
($1.57/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.3/5
Great

Joint Support

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.3/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)

Special Diet

With Grain
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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,649
$73.98Chewy Price
($3.09/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.5/5
Great

Joint Support

4.6/5
Excellent

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.3/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Chicken Meal, Peas, Pea Protein, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural, Grain-Free
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Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog Treats, 4-oz bag

Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog Treats, 4-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,122
$22.99Chewy Price
($5.75/oz)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.3/5
Great

Joint Support

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.3/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredient

100% Dried Bonito

Special Diet

Natural, High-Protein, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet
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Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
805
$77.99Chewy Price
($2.60/lb)
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Our ratings

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Joint Support

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Balanced Nutrition

4.4/5
Great

Is this large breed dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat, Ground Grain Sorghum

Special Diet

High-Protein, With Grain

Frequently Asked Questions about Large Breed Dog Foods

What type of dog food is recommended for large breeds?

Large breed dogs require dog food formulated to support their unique needs, such as joint health, controlled growth, and optimal weight management. Recommended features include: Controlled Calcium and Phosphorus Levels: Prevents rapid bone growth, reducing the risk of skeletal issues. Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Supports joint health and mobility. Lower Fat and Calorie Density: Helps prevent obesity, which can strain joints. High Quality Protein: Supports muscle maintenance without excessive calories.

How much dog food should I feed to a large breed?

The amount of food your large breed dog needs depends on factors such as age, weight, activity level, and overall health. As a general guideline: Puppies: Feed according to the weight and growth stage as indicated on the packaging. Puppies require more frequent meals (3–4 times daily). Adults: Most large breed adults consume 4–6 cups of food daily, divided into two meals. Senior Dogs: May require fewer calories depending on activity levels. Always follow feeding recommendations on the dog food packaging and adjust based on your dog’s condition. Consult with your veterinarian for personalized advice.

How long should I feed puppy food to my large breed?

Large breed puppies should be fed puppy food until they reach about 12 to 18 months of age, depending on the breed. Transitioning too early to adult food can result in imbalanced nutrition and developmental issues. Monitor Growth: Large breeds take longer to reach full maturity, so they benefit from the nutrient profile of puppy food for an extended period. Gradual Transition: Once your puppy reaches the appropriate age, gradually mix adult food with puppy food over 7–10 days to avoid digestive upset. Consult your veterinarian to determine the best timing for switching to adult food based on your dog's specific growth rate and needs.