Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe + Grains with Chicken & Salmon Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

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About This Item

Details

  • Proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, and crafted in USA facilities.
  • Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient in this high-protein puppy food, and it’s crafted with a blend of whole grains like oats to support healthy digestion.
  • This wholesome 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.
  • Real chicken and salmon provide high protein levels to help support muscle growth, and whole grains ensure balanced nutrition for your growing furbaby.
  • This recipe contains no peas, lentils, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

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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


Can I feed this to my boxer puppy

Answer by ChewyFeb 21, 2021
This food is suitable for puppies of all breed sizes.

Approximately how many cups of food are in each 10lb bag? Thank you!

Answer by ChewyAug 03, 2020
There will be approximately 4 cups of kibble per pound. The 4 pound bag will have approximately 16 cups and the 10 pound bag will have approximately 40 cups of kibble.

calcium?

Answer by ChewyOct 07, 2022
The calcium content in this formula is 1.61% on an as-fed basis and 1.75% on a dry matter basis.

Are there specific storage requirements?

Answer by ChewyFeb 14, 2021
Ideally, dry food and treats should be consumed within 6-8 weeks of opening the bag. Exposure to air, light, hot temperatures and humidity speeds up the rate at which foods degrade. To limit these effects, keep dry foods in their original packaging and store in a cool, dry location.

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers Mention

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

Digestibility

67% Positive

Ingredients

67% Positive

Nutritional Value

65% Positive

Palatability

65% Positive

52 Customer Reviews



Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Melisa on Sep 14, 2025

Dissapointed 4lb bags

Very mad about spending $27.99 for a 4lb bag and noticed the bag seemed really low so we weighed it and it only weighed 2.07lbs NOT 4lbs. Merrick scammed us thinking

Very mad about spending $27.99 for a 4lb bag and noticed the bag seemed really low so we weighed it and it only weighed 2.07lbs NOT 4lbs. Merrick scammed us thinking were getting 4lbs. I bought this 1 wk ago and it arriveed like 4 days ago and its dor a 8wk old puppy that doesn't eat much and the bag is almost empty and I am angry cause now I have to order a bigger bag to ensure my new puppy has enough food to last. I shouldn't be having to buy a bigger bag in less then a week of feeding my puppy this. Merrick charges alot of money for these bags of food and we should be getting our moneys worth not paying more and getting much less. I guess they think no one would actually weigh their bags. Well when you notice the bags seems pretty light and empty then most 4lb bags of kibble it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out they are shorting their customers. Also wheres the freeze dried pieces in this food? Im so angry i have to buy another bag so shortly after i got this bag. I feed my 8 wk old puppy 4 times a day cause he is hungry and i don't feed him alot at one time. This bag was way shorted. Not sure if it was just a packaging error or if all their 4lb bags are short of the 4lb we pay $27.99 for. Doesn't matter Im angry i didn't get what i paid so much for just to turn around and have to purchase another bag but bigger cause they short you on weight. Then chewy wants me to return the bag for refund which answer is no cause its the only food my new puppy has right now. It was a starter till we were able to afford more later. Very upset about Merrick ripping us customers off by charging us a certain weight but actually getting alot less. Becareful weigh your bags. Also no freeze dried pieces like it says and you pay for. If i wanted just kibble it would have been cheaper. Not happy


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Jan 13, 2026

She like freeze dried better then kibble part

But at least so far she eats some of it. My picker pom

But at least so far she eats some of it. My picker pom


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Deette on Jun 24, 2025

Great product

Puppy is happy to eat!

Puppy is happy to eat!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawn on Jun 10, 2024
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puppy likes

I wanted to try for my picky 1 yr old standard poodle , she will be on puppy for until she is 2 , but I mix the ancient grain with the back country grain free just

I wanted to try for my picky 1 yr old standard poodle , she will be on puppy for until she is 2 , but I mix the ancient grain with the back country grain free just to give her some grains but honestly I normally would only feed grain free due to my two other dogs being allergic to some grains & time to time they sneak a taste from the puppy's bowl , but for the ancient grains they seem to tolerate better . The puppy has no issues with this food and seems to like it so I'll keep her on it for 1 more yr and go from there , but so like I said no tummy or other issues .


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michelle on Oct 29, 2024

5 stars

I don't want to write a review. I give it 5 stars. Dog likes the food.

I don't want to write a review. I give it 5 stars. Dog likes the food.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Michael on May 25, 2024

I’ve had my puppy on this for a few months she enjoys the taste. She has good temperament and is growing big and strong. Reason for 4 stars is I have to add pumpkin

I’ve had my puppy on this for a few months she enjoys the taste. She has good temperament and is growing big and strong. Reason for 4 stars is I have to add pumpkin or her stools get loose.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kimberly on Dec 19, 2024

Healthy

My puppy loves the salmon

My puppy loves the salmon


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By John on Jan 11, 2025

She inhales it!

She inhales it!

She inhales it!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alley on Jan 19, 2024

super good and super delicious

Love this puppy food and my pup loves the bits. Chewy made it easy and the salmon bits have arrived in tact both times I’ve ordered

Love this puppy food and my pup loves the bits. Chewy made it easy and the salmon bits have arrived in tact both times I’ve ordered


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Patsy on Feb 3, 2024

Merrick puppy kibble

Tess is very picky so she does not gobble up this food; rather, she grazes during the day.

Tess is very picky so she does not gobble up this food; rather, she grazes during the day.