Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Big Game Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 4-lb bag

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  • Real deboned lamb is the first ingredient in this recipe for high protein to help maintain healthy muscles and energy levels.
  • For your pup’s enjoyment, this food is a holistic blend of kibble and real freeze-dried raw bites to deliver the nutritional benefits of an ancestral diet.
  • The addition of high levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids help nourish your furbaby’s skin and coat, while glucosamine and chondroitin support their hips and joints.
  • This premium kibble featuring lamb and venison also has added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, and it’s grain-free and gluten-free.
  • Merrick was proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, and features foods crafted in USA facilities.

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Learn More About Merrick From Our Team of Experts

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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Questions & Answers

6 Customer Questions


How big are the pieces of kibble? For example the size of a pea or larger?

Answer by ChewyNov 07, 2019
This kibble is intended for all breed sizes. The dry kibble pieces are approximately 1/4 inch in diameter and the raw-infused kibble is closer to 1/2 inch and is softer in texture.

Carb content?

Answer by ChewyMay 02, 2019
The carbohydrate content for this recipe is 25.8%.

What are the Raw ingredients? I see no freeze dried meat?

Answer by ChewyAug 09, 2021
Freeze-dried raw pieces are mixed into the kibble in a pure state to provide nutritional benefits that are easily digestible and taste great. The raw inclusion goes through rigorous testing and a proven process called High-Pressure Processing (HPP) to ensure food safety.

does the freeze dried food have to have water added to make it moist or can it be fed dry?

Answer by ChewyJun 29, 2020
This food does not require rehydration and should be fed as-is.

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221 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By David on Dec 10, 2025

My dog loves this brand

I’ve been feeding my dog this brand of dog food since she was a pup. I only wish they would bring back several of the old varieties that they discontinued.

I’ve been feeding my dog this brand of dog food since she was a pup. I only wish they would bring back several of the old varieties that they discontinued.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stacy on Oct 23, 2025

My dog loves this food!

This is the 4th bag I bought in a row. He eats it immediately. It’s also great for his digestion.

This is the 4th bag I bought in a row. He eats it immediately. It’s also great for his digestion.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Jeffrey on Aug 8, 2025

Healthy dog food

My dog seemed to like it at first, but after a couple of weeks she has seemed to not like it as much. Had to start mixing some wet dog food in with it so she would

My dog seemed to like it at first, but after a couple of weeks she has seemed to not like it as much. Had to start mixing some wet dog food in with it so she would eat it.


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

Merrick freeze dried back country

Our dog really liked it and ate it with gusto!

Our dog really liked it and ate it with gusto!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rachel on Aug 29, 2025

Freeze dried pieces

Our dog loves this food, she loves the freeze dried pieces mixed with kibble.

Our dog loves this food, she loves the freeze dried pieces mixed with kibble.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kara on Apr 14, 2025

Quality kibble that does crumble

My dogs love this food! I was getting a different flavor of this food, but the last few bags looked like the whole bag was the bottom of the bag, all the kibble

My dogs love this food! I was getting a different flavor of this food, but the last few bags looked like the whole bag was the bottom of the bag, all the kibble was in tiny pieces like it was crushed. I almost switched to going in store but it must have been the food not the shipping.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Jessica on Jul 27, 2025

Good

My dogs randomly refused to eat it but it made their coat shiny.

My dogs randomly refused to eat it but it made their coat shiny.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Karen on Jul 26, 2025

Freeze dried raw

Storm absolutely loves it but Khaleesi says it is just ok.

Storm absolutely loves it but Khaleesi says it is just ok.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Wanda on Nov 17, 2025

Fast delivery

New flavor for Gracee

New flavor for Gracee


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on May 9, 2025

Picky eaters live this

Excellent dog food. My service dog turns his nose up at everything else and picks out the bits first

Excellent dog food. My service dog turns his nose up at everything else and picks out the bits first