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Looking for the best food for large-breed puppies? These are the top-rated products that Chewy pet parents with large-breed puppies, like you, love. Products are ranked by number of purchases, number of reviews, and star ratings.

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Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Dry Dog Food, 34-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

3,229

$74.98Chewy Price

($2.21/lb)

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Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols

Special Diet

High-Protein, With Grain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

2,619

$74.98Chewy Price

($2.21/lb)

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Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Poultry By-Product Meal

Special Diet

High-Protein, With Grain

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Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

1,603

$74.98Chewy Price

($2.21/lb)

Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

High-Protein, With Grain

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VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

VICTOR Classic Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

3,024

$66.49Chewy Price

($1.67/lb)

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Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef Meal, Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Whole Grain Millet, Blood Meal Conventionally Dried

Special Diet

High-Protein, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

2,686

$64.98Chewy Price

($2.17/lb)

Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain, Natural

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Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan High Protein DHA Lamb & Rice Formula Puppy Food, 34-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

1,930

$74.98Chewy Price

($2.21/lb)

Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Lamb, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Corn

Special Diet

High-Protein, With Grain

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Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Purina ONE +Plus Natural Large Breed Formula Dry Puppy Food, 40-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

1,765

$61.00Chewy Price

($1.53/lb)

Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice Flour, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal (Source of Glucosamine)

Special Diet

High-Protein, Natural, With Grain

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Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Puppy with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, 30.6-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

1,411

$46.98Chewy Price

($1.54/lb)

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Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp

Special Diet

High-Protein, With Grain

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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

1,288

$64.39Chewy Price

($2.15/lb)

Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Peas

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain, Natural

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Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

1,558

$27.98Chewy Price

($0.94/lb)

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Is this large breed puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Meat and Bone Meal (source of Calcium)

Special Diet

With Grain

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Frequently Asked Questions about Large Breed Puppy Foods

Should I free feed my large-breed puppy?

Most vets recommend against free feeding large-breed puppies. Because large-breed puppies are prone to orthopedic issues if they grow too quickly, feeding the right amount of food is crucial to good health. Talk to your vet about how much and how often you should be feeding your large-breed puppy, or consult the feeding chart on the puppy food packaging for guidance.

How is large-breed puppy food different from regular puppy food?

Large-breed puppy food is different from regular puppy food in that it is formulated to meet the special needs of larger breeds. While formulas vary, the best large-breed puppy foods are usually lower in fat and calories, with limited amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. These specially tailored formulas help keep larger-breed puppies from growing too quickly, which can cause a range of orthopedic diseases collectively known as developmental orthopedic disease, also known as DOD.

When should I stop feeding my large-breed puppy a puppy formula food?

You should stop feeding your large-breed puppy a puppy formula food at maturity. Large-breed dogs continue growing for longer, so they usually need to eat puppy food for longer than smaller breeds. For larger breeds, the transition to adult food should occur sometime between 12-24 months, depending on breed, or whenever your vet recommends. Your vet can give you the best guidance based on your dog's breed and unique needs.