Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag

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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Natural
  • Immune Support
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Made in USA
  • Adult
  • Extra Small Breeds
  • Small Breeds

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  • This Blue Buffalo dog food is made with real, high-quality chicken as the first ingredient.
  • Blue Life Protection Formula small breed dry dog food has increased levels of protein and carbohydrates to support your furbaby’s high energy needs.
  • Antioxidants support your best friend’s immune health.
  • Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy.
  • This recipe contains no artificial flavors or preservatives.

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About BLUE Life Protection Formula Dry Dog Food

The Original Healthy Formula That Started It All

BLUE Life Protection Formula always features high-quality real meat, healthy fruits and wholesome whole grains. Like all BLUE foods, it's made from the finest natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals.

Finding the Right Food for Your Best Pal Is Easy

BLUE has more breed size and life stage-specific foods than any other natural pet food. You'll find healthy, delicious BLUE Life Protection Formula recipes for toy, small and large breeds as well as puppies, adults and senior dogs.

The True BLUE Promise

BLUE is formulated with only the finest natural ingredients:

Always features protein-rich real meat

NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals

NO corn, wheat or so

Real, Recognizable Ingredients With a Purpose

These nutritious recipes contain natural fiber from ingredients like chickpeas and beet pulp for healthy digestion. Best of all, these recipes are rich in nutrients and full of flavor for a satisfying and delicious meal.

APPLES

Good source of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fiber, which promotes overall gastrointestinal health.

SPINACH

Rich in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lutein, and also contains quercetin, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties.

BLUEBERRIES

Loaded with vitamins C and E, healthy carbs, fiber and powerful antioxidants for immune system support and urinary tract health.

PUMPKIN

Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc, plus a good source of fiber to help regulate digestion.

Exclusive LifeSource Bits

All BLUE dry food formulas feature a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants selected by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists to help promote immune system health, fulfill life stage requirements and support a healthy oxidative balance.

BRAIN AND EYE DEVELOPMENT: Choline plus DHA and ARA fatty acids (like those found in mother's milk) support healthy cognitive learning and retinal function.

HEALTHY MUSCLE GROWTH: High-quality protein from deboned turkey and turkey meal helps develop strong muscles.

PROPER BONE DEVELOPMENT: A healthy balance of calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins helps bones grow at the ideal pace.

DENTAL HEALTH: Special "small-bite" kibble is the perfect size for puppies' jaws and is shaped to help remove tartar.

HEALTHY SKIN AND COAT: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help develop a shiny coat and healthy skin.

HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM: Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support immunity.

About Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo started with a beloved Airedale named Blue, whose health issues prompted his family to look for better nutritional solutions for pets. What resulted was a new kind of food made from high-quality natural ingredients, with real meat as the bedrock of every formula. Feed your pet with the nutrition he deserves and the taste he naturally craves with BLUE's innovative formulas.
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18 Customer Questions

How many cups are in the 15 lb bag?

Answer by Chewy • Feb 11, 2019
There are approximately 12 cups in a 3-pound bag, 24 cups in the 6-pound bag, and 60 cups in the 15-pound bag.

Does the kibble alone (without the LifeSource bits) provide complete nutrition? My dog won't eat the bits.

Answer by Chewy • Oct 09, 2018
The LifeSource Bits have a precise blend of vitamins and minerals for a healthy oxidative balance. While the kibble would still be a balanced diet, the LifeSource Bits provide extra benefits.

What is the sodium content in this food?

Answer by Chewy • May 27, 2021
This variety contains approximately 0.48% Sodium content on an as fed basis.

I have a small cocker spaniel ( 16 pounds) and a Cavalier King Charles. Would they be considered small btrrd?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 02, 2019
Your dogs would be considered small breeds since small breed dogs typically weigh up to 25 pounds.
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1863 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lori on Dec 31, 2025

Top quality food

We recently adopted a one year-old Pomeranian and he was eating storebrand kibble. I immediately decided that he needed a better quality food. After incorporating

We recently adopted a one year-old Pomeranian and he was eating storebrand kibble. I immediately decided that he needed a better quality food. After incorporating this with his existing food over a next couple of days, he has adjusted to it very well and loves it. I think this is a good brand and provides the right amount of nutrition for him.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Dec 21, 2025

SURPRISED

I tried to change the order to include a toy for my dog but the site did not work right. I also tried to change the order date. Nope that did not work either. So

I tried to change the order to include a toy for my dog but the site did not work right. I also tried to change the order date. Nope that did not work either. So I wasn't sure when or what was coming. Luckily I did get my normal order without the toy so at least that's something. Usually I don't have this problem.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Brenna on Jan 4, 2026

disappointed with packaging / causes damage

this is my second order in a row of my dogs food being ripped because it is shipped with a box of greenies. i’d really appreciate you sending me another bag of dog

this is my second order in a row of my dogs food being ripped because it is shipped with a box of greenies. i’d really appreciate you sending me another bag of dog food so it doesn’t go stale like other bag from last order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Jan 21, 2026

The help by phone for my first order made it so easy to begin my order.

I had a coupon I had gotten in the mail for $20 o but it had expired. The person I spoke to there said she could do a price adjustment for me. I was very grateful

I had a coupon I had gotten in the mail for $20 o but it had expired. The person I spoke to there said she could do a price adjustment for me. I was very grateful for the savings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Candy on Dec 12, 2025

Perfect for my Older Pug & Chihuahua Mix

These kernels are the perfect size for my older Pug and Chihuahua who are under 18lbs and are missing teeth. I add warm water along with their Probiotics and a freeze

These kernels are the perfect size for my older Pug and Chihuahua who are under 18lbs and are missing teeth. I add warm water along with their Probiotics and a freeze dried beef topper to their kibbles. They eat every bite when I serve them breakfast and dinner daily.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Carol on Jan 11, 2026

The Size of the Bites

Gizmo, my Shih Tzu, loves the bite sizes and flavor of this dry food. He has severe allergies and this food does not appear to be a trigger.

Gizmo, my Shih Tzu, loves the bite sizes and flavor of this dry food. He has severe allergies and this food does not appear to be a trigger.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Carolyn on Jan 22, 2026

Consistently good and easy to store.

We buy the 15 lb bag size for our 30 pound Beagle mix. He seems to really like it. He is now 13 1/2 and doing great!

We buy the 15 lb bag size for our 30 pound Beagle mix. He seems to really like it. He is now 13 1/2 and doing great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Virginia on Jan 25, 2026

The small kibble is just the right size for my small breeds.

A small amount is kept out to open feed throughout the day to augment their breakfast fresh food.

A small amount is kept out to open feed throughout the day to augment their breakfast fresh food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Shelia on Jan 20, 2026

Dogs love it

I like giving my dogs a healthy brand dogs food. The treats are great for training to do new tricks.

I like giving my dogs a healthy brand dogs food. The treats are great for training to do new tricks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vickie on Nov 3, 2025

Small Breed Life Protection Formula

Formulated for small breeds, kibble size is just right for my little dog. Particularly like the ingredients they use along with the boost of LifeSource Bits that

Formulated for small breeds, kibble size is just right for my little dog. Particularly like the ingredients they use along with the boost of LifeSource Bits that supply nutrients and antioxidants. My pup loves it.