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  • Freeze-Dried
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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Grain-Free
  • High-Protein
  • Raw
  • Weight Control
  • Sensitive Digestion
  • Immune Support
  • Digestive Health
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Brain Health
  • Hip & Joint Support
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds
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  • Proudly founded in Hereford, TX, Merrick recipes are crafted in USA facilities.
  • Real deboned beef is the first ingredient to maintain healthy muscles and energy levels, and the recipe contains added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
  • Features a holistic blend of kibble and real freeze-dried raw bites to deliver the nutritional benefits of an ancestral diet.
  • Premium formula contains high levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to nourish skin and coat, plus glucosamine and chondroitin to support hips and joints.
  • Grain-free and gluten-free, the Hero’s Banquet recipe celebrates the work of K9s for Warriors.

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High-Protein Dog Food as Nature Intended

Provide your dog with the protein-rich nutrition of nature’s intended ancestral diet with Merrick Backcountry dog food. Real deboned fish, meat, or poultry is always the first ingredient—and they never use artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

For a Variety of Sizes & Life Stages

Discover recipes crafted for a wide range of dogs, including puppy food, adult dog food, and large breed dog food. Backcountry recipes feature a variety of protein choices, flavor options, and textures so you can find the perfect option for your dog.

High-Protein + Wild-Inspired Inclusions

All Backcountry high-protein dog kibble recipes contain omega fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin, and freeze-dried raw bites. Their Heartlands recipe also includes bone broth-coated kibble to connect your dog to the wild.

Grain-Free Wet Dog Food Recipes

Made with real whole nutrition, Merrick Backcountry wet grain-free dog food recipes contain high-quality protein and add moisture and flavor to your dog's diet.

About Merrick Pet Care

Merrick was born over 30 years ago in Garth Merrick’s family kitchen in Hereford, TX. They craft their natural pet food recipes with real, recognizable ingredients. Because it’s not just food in that bowl—it’s love, and that’s why it has to be the best.

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13 Customer Questions

Why is this item still out of stock and when is it going to be available???

My dog is allergic to chicken. Are there any chicken products in this?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 07, 2018
This food does contain chicken fat.

Carb percentage?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 13, 2019
This recipe has an approximate carbohydrate content of 22.5% as fed and 25.3% on a dry matter basis.

How much sodium as a percentage is in this food?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 23, 2024
This recipe has a sodium content of 0.45% on an as-fed basis.
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242 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Debi on Jul 16, 2017

Great product! I switched from another premium brand and my dogs are "Yappy"!

My older German Shepherd's were on another premium dog food for several years. One of my females tends to get hot-spots every once in a while and both scratch a

My older German Shepherd's were on another premium dog food for several years. One of my females tends to get hot-spots every once in a while and both scratch a lot. Their breaths were very stinky and I've had their teeth cleaned every year. A friend said it could be a gastro thing that gives them bad breath. Well, since I switched, their breath is MUCH better, their stool is good and my pickier eater doesn't need to be enticed with anything else in her food bowl.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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By Jennifer on May 24, 2020

inconsistent product

Every bag has been inconsistent of how much freeze dried product is in there. This last I bought had absolutely none but the last bag had quite a bit. I’ve ordered

Every bag has been inconsistent of how much freeze dried product is in there. This last I bought had absolutely none but the last bag had quite a bit. I’ve ordered it maybe four times and every bag has been different. But the dogs keep eating it but I can see they definitely prefer the ones with the freeze dried product in it. Not sure if I want to pay extra for a product that is inconsistent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Matt on Nov 27, 2018

Great product!

We have a 2 1/2 year old Golden/Retreiver mix. For almost 2 years we fed him Iams Pro and he kept having digestion problems, ie loose stool, vomiting, etc. After

We have a 2 1/2 year old Golden/Retreiver mix. For almost 2 years we fed him Iams Pro and he kept having digestion problems, ie loose stool, vomiting, etc. After doing some research, we decided to give Merricks Grain Free a try and what a difference. His problems have cleared up, he loves the taste, and he has even lost some weight(same exercise and portions) down to 90 lbs from almost 100 lbs. Merricks is definitely more expensive than what we were paying, but it’s a small price to pay for a very important member of the family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By ShibaKora on Feb 24, 2018

She loves it, and i love that its good for her

My pup was 20lbs underweight when I rescued her from Canada. She was boney, and after walking for a while her legs would give out. I bought this food after getting

My pup was 20lbs underweight when I rescued her from Canada. She was boney, and after walking for a while her legs would give out. I bought this food after getting her weight up a little. She immediately loved it. She went straight in, almost didn't wait for me to open the bag. Its been about 4-5 months now, she's had every flavor and no complaints! Just love for the food. Her weight has come back, her energy is 10x and her fur is AMAZING. I would reccomend this to anyone.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Hector on May 13, 2025

FORMULA CHANGED

FORMULA HAS CHANGED AND MERRICK AND THE VENDORS DID NOT BOTHER INFORMING US OF THE CHANGE, THEY ARE STILL CHARGING THE SAME EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CUTTING CORNERS

FORMULA HAS CHANGED AND MERRICK AND THE VENDORS DID NOT BOTHER INFORMING US OF THE CHANGE, THEY ARE STILL CHARGING THE SAME EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CUTTING CORNERS .THIS KIBBLE WAS FREEZE DRIED RAW COATED KIBBLE ,NOW ITS LABELED AS HIGH PROTEIN KIBBLE , MY DOGS OR MY NEIGHBORS DOGS WONT GO NEAR IT NOW , COMPARE THE PICTURE OF THE BAG IN MY REVIEW TO THE LISTING PICTURE .

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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By Rich on Jun 10, 2020

Started out great!

Opened the bag there was lots of the chicken along with the kibble. Once we were about half way don't the chicken was almost nowhere to be found. Think of a box

Opened the bag there was lots of the chicken along with the kibble. Once we were about half way don't the chicken was almost nowhere to be found. Think of a box of lucky charms growing up... eventually there's no more marshmallows!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Megara on Sep 17, 2020

No nonsense dog food

I absolutely love this food. I purchased Hero’s Banquet after learning about how they give back to veterans. Not only is it a cool cause but the food is also amazing

I absolutely love this food. I purchased Hero’s Banquet after learning about how they give back to veterans. Not only is it a cool cause but the food is also amazing. Been feeding it to my active pug and he doesn’t pass gass anymore and his coat is actually shiny. We are planning on adding a German Shepherd to Family and we will continue to feed backcountry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By JenK on Jun 12, 2022

Good size kibble for all size dogs

I recently switched my 1 year old English Bulldog and one of my 3 year old Saint Bernards to this food. Our EB was on Purina Pro Plan Shredded Chicken & Rice but

I recently switched my 1 year old English Bulldog and one of my 3 year old Saint Bernards to this food. Our EB was on Purina Pro Plan Shredded Chicken & Rice but the kibble was so gosh darn big she couldn't really chew it. One of our Saints is having digestive issues so that is why we switched her from the same Purina Pro Plan. They both love it and what is nice is the kibble size is great for both breeds. I know it is way more expensive but nowadays you get what you pay for. Buy the smaller bags to switch and the once your pup is switched spend the money on the larger bag. Stinks the biggest bag is only 20 pounds but it is what it is. Also, you get to support a great cause with this particular bag.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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By Cindy on Aug 19, 2026

Freeze dried, no kibble

We LOVE it!! He devoured it. For me, it doesn't smell like Kibble,and I want to give my pets the best food I can for his health.

We LOVE it!! He devoured it. For me, it doesn't smell like Kibble,and I want to give my pets the best food I can for his health.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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By skeeter91 on Jun 16, 2019

Not like it used to be!

I was very disappointed in my recent order of Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused dog food. In the past there has always been a lot of the freeze dried meat, there

I was very disappointed in my recent order of Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused dog food. In the past there has always been a lot of the freeze dried meat, there is very little in this bag. VERY LITTLE. Like every 10th scoop you may get a little chunk. I went back to this since I was spending just as much adding real meat to his grain free kibble so I figured I would just go back to the Backcountry. Not happy. And neither is Harry! I still have to add chicken or steak to get him to eat it now.