Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula was created for the health and well-being of dogs. All formulas start with real meat, whole grains, garden veggies and fruit, plus added LifeSource Bits, a precise blend of nutrients that have been enhanced with a Super 7 package of antioxidant-rich ingredients. This Large Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe features delicious, protein-rich deboned chicken and contains glucosamine and chondroitin to help support the special needs of bigger dogs.
Key Benefits- Glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health and mobility and Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat.
- Essential high-quality protein and L-Carnitine for lean muscle development and carbs for energy for an active life.
- Calcium, phosphorus and essential Vitamins for strong bones and teeth.
- Vitamins, chelated minerals and antioxidants for immune system health.
- No corn, wheat, soy or chicken (or poultry) by-product meals.
Please note this item has recently undergone a packaging and slight formula change. Customers may receive the old packaging during this transition.
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Item Number46882
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Weight30.0 pounds
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Brand
Blue Buffalo
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Brand
Blue Life Protection
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Breed Size
Large Breeds, Giant Breeds
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Food Form
Dry Food
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Starch, Peas, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (Source of Omega 3 And 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Fish Oil (Source of Epa-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dl-Methionine, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Garlic, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice For Color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
Caloric Content3,516 kcal/kg, 353 kcal/cup
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| Crude Protein | 22.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 12.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 6.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Calcium | 0.9% min |
| Phosphorus | 0.7% min |
| EPA | 0.1% min |
| Taurine | 0.1% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.75% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 2.25% min |
| L-Carnitine | 100 mg/kg min |
| Glucosamine | 700 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 500 mg/kg min |
| Weight of Dog | Daily Feeding (cups) |
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| 50 - 70 lbs | 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 |
| 71 - 100 lbs | 4 1/4 - 5 1/2 |
| Over 100 lbs | Feed 5 1/2, plus 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs |
Start by mixing 25% of Blue Buffalo Food with your dog's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of Blue Buffalo Food over the next 14 days.
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 soy
A Sampling of Premium Natural Ingredients
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.
Formulated to Help Dogs Thrive
Healthy Muscle Development: High-quality protein plus protein meal and egg help promote strong muscles. Small breed formulas are precisely blended to help meet small and toy breeds' higher energy needs. Large breed formulas feature L-carnitine to help promote lean muscle mass.
Strong Bones AND Teeth: Calcium, phosphorus and essential vitamins help promote strong bones and teeth. Small breed formulas feature special "small-bite" kibble for easier chewing and tartar removal. Large breed formulas contain glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint function and mobility.
Healthy Skin, Coat and Immune System: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids help promote a shiny coat and healthy skin. Essential vitamins, chelated minerals and important antioxidants help support the immune system.
Compare BLUE Buffalo's Unique Recipes
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BLUE Basics |
BLUE Wilderness |
BLUE Freedom |
BLUE Life Protection Formula |
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| REAL MEAT | Turkey, Salmon, Duck, Lamb, Duck | Chicken, Duck, Salmon, Bison, Rabbit, Red Meat | Beef, Chicken, Lamb | Chicken, Fish, Lamb |
| LIFE STAGE FORMULAS | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior |
| BREED SIZE FORMULAS | Small, Standard, Large | Toy, Small, Standard, Large | Small, Standard, Large | Toy, Small, Standard, Large |
| WET FOOD FORMULAS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULAS |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRAIN-FREE FORMULAS | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TREATS | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MEAT ROLLS | No | Yes | No | No |
About BLUE Buffalo
Blue Buffalo began with unconditional love and some furry inspiration from a large breed Airedale, Blue. When Blue's family started a pet food company, their vision was clear. They wanted every pet parent to be able to feed their pet with the same care they would feed family. So they created the #1 natural pet specialty food to help furry family members live happy, healthy lives. Of course, they named it after Blue.
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By Brooklyn on Sep 30, 2018
Last October i rescued a Boxer mix breed from a local animal hospital, when i got her, she was being fed dog chow (huge no in my eyes) so i knew immediately i wanted to change her to a food that would maintain her weight and keep her full and that’s exactly what Blue Buffalo has done. We started out on just the original Blue Buffalo brand (not large breed) and then this past summer is when i switched her over to large breed. I haven’t had any trouble out of it and she loves it! (Also it doesn’t make your dog have bad breath)
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By Alyssa on Oct 30, 2018
Our dog, Bauer, has been on Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula, Large Breed since he was just a 12 pound puppy (he’s now 85+)! He gets sick eating anything else and his bowl of food is gone in under 5 minutes every morning and night. I wouldn’t dream of giving him anything else.
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By VonLiasco on Oct 10, 2018
After a copious amount of research and comparisons this was the best dog food available. I have a very large 3 yo German Shepherd, he enjoys the flavor and I appreciate the product and it’s quality. He is strong and healthy, his coat is silky and shiny. All can be attributed to his diet.
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By RidgebackMama on Sep 4, 2018
We have an 85-lb Ridgeback who loves food, but not always kibble. He can be rather picky about it. He loves this kibble though! As a puppy, we started him on Science Diet and eventually converted him to Blue Buffalo large breed puppy food. He's been eating this large breed adult formula for two months and still loves it! We feel great feeding him something with quality ingredients. Also, the kibble size is small, which makes it great for some mental stimulation toys such as the Kong Classic or Kong Wobbler.
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By Toby on Nov 1, 2018
Recently switched my 11 mo old pointer from the puppy version to this adult version of Blue Buffalo using a 50/50 mix of the two. It has been a seamless transition for Toby and he has adjusted well.
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By Jabpp4 on Aug 14, 2018
I love ordering from CHEWY and it coming right to the door. Thanks. We have been feeding BB to our American Lab for almost 7 years. He will be 7 in Jan. He loves the food and always wants more. When we got our puppy and even before we did my husband research best foods for him. I mean before we just bought any dog foods. I just wish that it wasn’t so expensive, but understand you pay for what you get. I started ordering from CHEWY only because the last 2 bags of food (BB) I got out of PETSMART were MOLDY and I had to take them back. We were on a trip and I knew when we got home to pick up our dog from the kennel we would need more food and it was nice to have the food come the day we arrived I love ordering from CHEWY and it coming right to the door. Thanks. We have been feeding BB to our American Lab for almost 7 years. He will be 7 in Jan. He loves the food and always wants more. When we got our puppy and even before we did my husband research best foods for him. I mean before we just bought any dog foods. I just wish that it wasn’t so expensive, but understand you pay for what you get. I started ordering from CHEWY only because the last 2 bags of food (BB) I got out of PETSMART were MOLDY and I had to take them back. We were on a trip and I knew when we got home to pick up our dog from the kennel we would need more food and it was nice to have the food come the day we arrived home. I have since talked to BB and PETSMART about the MOLDY food. We are all SUPRISED about this problem. I am sure it has been taken care of my the BB company. … more
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By Cookies on Oct 13, 2018
We used another brand of dog food and noticed that one of our dogs was having serious doggy breath. Our daughter recommended us to try Blue and it has helped so much and our pups love it. PLUS it was less expensive than the brand we were buying.
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By Bekka on Sep 22, 2018
I have 3 big dogs - Golden Retriever and 2 Labradoodles - - all heading to their senior years. Want to keep them as healthy as possible. Had heard lots of good things about Blue Buffalo. Dogs gobbled it down the first day (as I switched over from their other food by increments). Everyone happy & healthy. Thank you !
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By Jess on Oct 15, 2018
I started feeding Murphy with Blue Buffalo large breed chicken and rice and he absolutely goes nuts for it. I use it as treats for him. After a walk I'll give him a small amount in my hand. He looks forward to it so do I.
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By Jski on Nov 12, 2018
Both our big dogs are a bit fussy about their food but they seem to really enjoy all the Blue Buffalo dog foods and we like that it is healthy for them
