Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag

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  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • High-Protein
  • Gluten Free
  • Raw
  • Chicken-Free
  • Weight Control
  • Grain-Free
  • Natural
  • Sensitive Digestion
  • Digestive Health
  • Hip & Joint Support
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • This Merrick Backcountry recipe features gluten free adult dry dog food kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces.
  • Real, deboned beef is the first ingredient in this high-protein dog food formulated to maintain healthy muscles and energy levels.
  • Wholesome grain-free dry dog food recipe 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, with glucosamine and chondroitin to support hips and joints.
  • This premium kibble with beef and lamb, is natural, poultry-free, and gluten-free with added vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

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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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34 Customer Questions

How is the kibble cooked? Is it steamed, low temperature, or high temperature?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 09, 2025
Quality and Safety is Merrick's top priority, and their cooking process is done at temperatures that would eliminate any potential pathogens or other hazards while also maintaining the nutrient values listed on the packaging. They ensure that this food can be fed to your pet with confidence.

Is your USA raised chicken then shipped, processed, and returned to and from China? I've learned that is the case for human grade chicken also.

Answer by BennyBrownEyes • Feb 09, 2025
I don’t that is happening. It has to be prohibitively expensive to export and import back after processing. And now [if in fact, it is happening]? Say thanks to tariffs imposed by the president.

About how many cups in the 22lb bag? I want to estimate how often to do auto-shipment. Thank you.

Answer by Chewy • Sep 11, 2018
Each pound of kibble equates to approximately 4 cups. The 4 pound bag will make 16 cups, the 12 pound bag will make 48 cups, and the 22 pound bag will make 88 cups.

Is backcountry raw infused dog food good for pitbulls with allergies

Answer by Chewy • Aug 02, 2018
Depending on your pet's allergies, this formula can be the diet for them. This formula offers a no corn, wheat and soy, grain-free and gluten free diet.
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Digestibility

78% Positive

Nutrient Balance

78% Positive

Protein Content

78% Positive

Protein Source

82% Positive

601 Customer Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By cindy on Dec 10, 2025

Suprised

I have been mixing lamb and tex beef for some time. When I seen it, had to get it for my fur babies. But I'm surprised that there is not more lamb in the bag. It's

I have been mixing lamb and tex beef for some time. When I seen it, had to get it for my fur babies. But I'm surprised that there is not more lamb in the bag. It's a smaller bag, and short on lamb. Not a good value to me. But I will try it again, anybe it was just that bag.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Marietta on Dec 20, 2025

Issue with autodelivery

I forgot that I had opted into auto delivery when I placed the first Chewy order. The only notification I received abt the 2nd shipment was on the day of delivery

I forgot that I had opted into auto delivery when I placed the first Chewy order. The only notification I received abt the 2nd shipment was on the day of delivery. If I had been notified a week before shipping, I would have canceled.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on Nov 27, 2025

Exceptional Quality

My dog can’t get enough, she eats all of the freeze dried pieces first. I think there should be a whole lot more of the freeze dried food in the bag. The food

My dog can’t get enough, she eats all of the freeze dried pieces first. I think there should be a whole lot more of the freeze dried food in the bag. The food has been a game changer for her. The quality is outstanding, and I love that it’s grain-free and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients. It is a bit pricey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Renae on Dec 25, 2025

Quality

My dogs love this dog food. They pick out the freeze dried goodies. The food looks moist and rich

My dogs love this dog food. They pick out the freeze dried goodies. The food looks moist and rich

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Rob on Jan 11, 2026

My dog had a bad reaction

Oliver David had a bad reaction to this food,the other dogs are ok with the food

Oliver David had a bad reaction to this food,the other dogs are ok with the food

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Rod on Dec 9, 2025

small pelets

My German shepherd has a sensitive stomach and while he seems to like it... it causes gas and bad breath

My German shepherd has a sensitive stomach and while he seems to like it... it causes gas and bad breath

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By TONI on Dec 30, 2025

Best HIGH protein

Best high protein. I use as topper for Fresh Pet to get protein levels higher.

Best high protein. I use as topper for Fresh Pet to get protein levels higher.

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

They love it

They love it! There stools are firmer,no itching,and again there eating it.

They love it! There stools are firmer,no itching,and again there eating it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Nik on Dec 11, 2025

Speed of delivery

Fresh and delicious. My dog loves chowing down on a new bag of food.

Fresh and delicious. My dog loves chowing down on a new bag of food.

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

She consumes this food with haste

Other dog foods, even other Merrick’s, Daphne is in no rush to eat. She devours Merrick Back Country

Other dog foods, even other Merrick’s, Daphne is in no rush to eat. She devours Merrick Back Country