Merrick Backcountry Grain-Free 96% Real Beef Dinner Recipe Canned Dog Food, 12.7-oz can, case of 12

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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • High-Protein
  • Gluten Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Chicken-Free
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • Made in the USA.
  • Real deboned beef is the first ingredient for high-quality protein to help maintain lean muscle mass.
  • Inspired by the ancestral canine diet, the food contains added vitamins and minerals.
  • Loaf-style food adds moisture and flavor to your best friend’s diet and can be served as a complete meal or topper.
  • Contains no grain, wheat, corn, or soy.

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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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5 Customer Questions

is this a pate?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 11, 2022
This food is a pate.

What is the phosphorus content of this food?

Answer by Chewy • May 21, 2022
The phosphorus content on an as-fed and dry matter basis for the Merrick Backcountry Grain-Free is 96%. The Real Beef Dinner Recipe Canned Dog Food as fed is 18% and Dry Matter 0.93%.

Does this contain chicken or poultry by-products?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 22, 2020
This recipe is free of chicken or poultry by-products. For a complete list of the ingredients of this product navigate to the "Nutritional Info" tab just beneath the product.

How long can this be refrigerated after opening?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 05, 2019
Opened cans should be stored in the fridge, at temperatures between 40-45°F, for a maximum of 5-7 days. Any cat or dog food remaining after that time should be thrown out.
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Ingredients

90% Positive

Nutritional Value

92% Positive

Texture and Consistency

86% Positive

119 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Yvonne on Jan 10, 2026

Left in a inconvenient place

The box was left at the end of the drive in the rain a long way from the house Next time drive up the circular drive way, drop off by the back door and continue

The box was left at the end of the drive in the rain a long way from the house Next time drive up the circular drive way, drop off by the back door and continue driving. It would be appreciated

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Suzanne on Jan 25, 2026

Too expensive, too much water

I thought this would be better, but I will stick with Blue Buffalo Homestyle soft food.

I thought this would be better, but I will stick with Blue Buffalo Homestyle soft food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Steve on Sep 5, 2025

Dogs ate it. All four refused the Hills wet food with unneeded vegetables

tried multiple Hill's wet foods and they rejected ALL of them. These are CARNiVORES, MEAT EATERS. Dog food companies put vegetables in their to appeal to HUMANS

tried multiple Hill's wet foods and they rejected ALL of them. These are CARNiVORES, MEAT EATERS. Dog food companies put vegetables in their to appeal to HUMANS. If the dogs did the shopping all this junk would be off the market because they would not buy it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sonja on Jul 7, 2025

ingredients

My Rottweiler was TERRIBLY TERRIBLY ill. Food allergies. "ALLERGY TEST MY PET" saved him(...no doctor(3) would do a stupid allergy test on him)This and ANACA Red

My Rottweiler was TERRIBLY TERRIBLY ill. Food allergies. "ALLERGY TEST MY PET" saved him(...no doctor(3) would do a stupid allergy test on him)This and ANACA Red meat recipe, dry, mixed, tablespoon pumpkin=my healthy baby. Hope to help anyone else. Ingredients in MERRICK REAL BEEF DINNER are a Godsend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Penny on Oct 22, 2025

Yummy!

My Dog goes a little crazy when I Open a can of this! Wish it wasn't so expensive!!

My Dog goes a little crazy when I Open a can of this! Wish it wasn't so expensive!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By John on Jul 19, 2025

Bow Wowlitious

My dogs like it . That's all that counts . Product arrived quickly after order placed .

My dogs like it . That's all that counts . Product arrived quickly after order placed .

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Lori on Mar 7, 2025

Product Ordered Not Shipped

This is not a review of Merrick - we love this product however in this order our product was replace with a Chewy brand. We just opened the ordered and noticed the

This is not a review of Merrick - we love this product however in this order our product was replace with a Chewy brand. We just opened the ordered and noticed the switch - there was no notification, no credit. Very disappointing - now I worry what products I will receive without a choice of approval.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Jeannie on Dec 30, 2025

I think the dog food is decent quality.

My dogs hate it.

My dogs hate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on May 6, 2025

Merrick is an excellent product.

My dog loves the flavor of the Backcountry Real Beef dog food. He is 14 years old and still loves eating this beef dog food!

My dog loves the flavor of the Backcountry Real Beef dog food. He is 14 years old and still loves eating this beef dog food!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ronald on Jul 31, 2025

Say what

1st food my old bay actually likes

1st food my old bay actually likes