Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 10-lb bag

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  • Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient in this recipe for a high protein meal to help developing muscles and healthy energy levels.
  • This wholesome grain-free dry food features a holistic blend of kibble and real freeze-dried raw bites to deliver the nutritional benefits of an ancestral diet.
  • This 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.
  • Each serving of this kibble features added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to support your puppy’s healthy growth and development.
  • Merrick was proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, with recipes 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

16 Customer Questions


In regards to: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food and the large breed Recipe as well. Are all ingredients from the USA? If not, where are the ingredients from?

Answer by ChewyFeb 19, 2019
The majority of Merrick's ingredients are sourced from the USA, however in certain circumstances some ingredients may come from another country to ensure the highest quality possible. Merrick outsources a few ingredients from other countries like lamb and venison from New Zealand, duck and rabbit from France, and vitamins and minerals premix from Canada and Germany.

Do you know about how many cups of food is in each bag size?

Answer by ChewyAug 17, 2018
There's approximately 16 cups of food in the 4 pound bag, 48 cups of food in the 12 pound bag, and 88 cups of food in the 22 pound bag.

Is this low residue and/or highly digestible?

Answer by ChewyMar 16, 2018
This Food is a grain-free formula with no gluten ingredients for easier digestibility. It also contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Would it be possible to switch from the Raw Infused Puppy Food to the regular Merrick Puppy Food without mixing the food to switch her over?

Answer by ChewyMar 20, 2018
Even though the brand is the same, we recommend to transition slowly if switching between the Raw Infused and Merrick Grain-Free, due to the raw pieces and different guaranteed analysis. We also recommend mixing slowly if your puppy has a sensitive stomach.

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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

85% Positive

Nutrient Balance

90% Positive

Protein Content

90% Positive

Protein Source

90% Positive

195 Customer Reviews



Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By William on Aug 9, 2025

My dogs like it

This is the only food my dogs will eat, and I’ve tried most premium brands. The only issue I have is with the price, it’s a little too expensive.

This is the only food my dogs will eat, and I’ve tried most premium brands. The only issue I have is with the price, it’s a little too expensive.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Yvette on Aug 6, 2025

Really good

My new puppies love this food! It is a little on the expensive side but worth it. Getting through chewy is slightly cheaper and convenient.

My new puppies love this food! It is a little on the expensive side but worth it. Getting through chewy is slightly cheaper and convenient.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By C on Sep 7, 2025

Quality

My puppy loves it and it makes his coat look amazing.

My puppy loves it and it makes his coat look amazing.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Erin on Feb 7, 2025

Not ideal but better than most!

My puppy loves this food and we haven’t had any issues. The only concern with this grain-free option is that it’s higher in legumes (peas & pea protein), which may

My puppy loves this food and we haven’t had any issues. The only concern with this grain-free option is that it’s higher in legumes (peas & pea protein), which may have a link to heart disease in dogs. While this isn’t ideal, this is still a better formula than most kibble out there. However because of this, I’m switching my puppy to the healthy grain option from Merrick


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By meredith on Jul 25, 2025

Came quickly

Food is great dog loves the taste

Food is great dog loves the taste


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Wendy on Jun 1, 2025

Our 5 & 6 year old cotons now finally love kibble our pup eats

Dogs who never would touch any kibble love thus

Dogs who never would touch any kibble love thus


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lauretta on Sep 26, 2025

Merrick raw grain-free puppy food

My puppy loves it

My puppy loves it


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Madi on Nov 28, 2024

New recipe has too much Freeze Dried Chunks

New recipe for this bag has seemed to increase the freeze dried chunks. Not a fan of this because too much seems to upset my dogs' stomachs. I like the chunks, but

New recipe for this bag has seemed to increase the freeze dried chunks. Not a fan of this because too much seems to upset my dogs' stomachs. I like the chunks, but it's just not a good ratio now. Going to be switching to a new formula from Merrick or a different brand most likely unfortunately.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kaitlin on Feb 23, 2025

My puppy loves it!!!

It’s helped him grow so fast and I love the nutrients he gets in every serving

It’s helped him grow so fast and I love the nutrients he gets in every serving


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Sep 11, 2024
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good food

I just got a standard poodle puppy that is the pickiest puppy I ever had , she is not food driven as my other dogs the German Shorthairs , the breeder was feeding

I just got a standard poodle puppy that is the pickiest puppy I ever had , she is not food driven as my other dogs the German Shorthairs , the breeder was feeding her food I would never feed any of my dogs so I had to switch . I did feed my adult dogs the back country for years but as they got older the protein was to much for them & since they were not as active they were gaining weight , so back to grain free Merick for them . Well back onto the puppy I tried 3 different brands of puppy food some with grain some with certain grains some grain free , puppy would eat for about a week or two & stop , so I added my home made dog food & bone broth & she just left the kibble , since I only add kiddle to my dogs diet just so they are getting the right nutrition & if we have an emergency & need to kennel them they are used to eating kibble . But Raven the puppy is so picky , now she did love the freeze dried bits but that is all what she would eat , but like other reviews the freeze dried bits seemed to be more powder then bits , she did like the hard kibble then spit out on the floor or back in her bowl , so now I don't give her hard kibble she is on a different freeze dried food along with my home made .