Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Beef, Barley, & Lamb Recipe High-Protein Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag

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  • This recipe features 77% animal-based protein paired with low-glycemic ancient grains like barley & oats to fuel all breeds.
  • This premium dry dog food provides the ideal amino acid profile for strong muscles, sustained energy, and an active lifestyle.
  • Formulated with BC30 probiotics and natural fiber, this kibble promotes appetite satisfaction, gut balance, and immune support for your furry friend.
  • The inclusion of taurine and omegas -3 and -6 helps support heart health, brain function, and a shiny coat—fueling your furbaby from the inside out.
  • Feel good knowing this food is made without corn, potatoes, soy, or legumes and has no artificial preservatives.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

Learn More About Nulo From Our Team of Experts

Fuel Your Dog’s Inner Athlete

Nulo Frontrunner offers grain-inclusive dry dog foods made with a high proportion of animal-based protein. Frontrunner recipes are formulated using low glycemic ancient grains like oats and millet as a whole-food carbohydrate source.

Compare the Top Ingredients

77% of the protein in Frontrunner comes from animal sources, which provide your dog with the ideal amino acid profile. Compare that with the brand you're currently feeding and see the difference.

Nutritional Principles Set Nulo Apart

High Animal-Based Protein

All Nulo recipes contain high levels of animal-based protein derived from meat, poultry, and fish to support a healthy heart and lean muscles.

Low In Carbohydrates

All Nulo recipes are low in carbohydrates, using ingredients like spelt, lentils, and sweet potatoes to provide lasting energy and promote lean body mass.

Nulo Sweats The Small Stuff

Low Glycemic Ingredients

All Nulo recipes contain low glycemic ingredients, and they choose responsible sources of carbohydrates to provide stable energy levels.

Advanced Probiotics

Nulo is proud to use GanedenBC30—a natural probiotic with a protective spore casing, ensuring viability to the digestive tract—to support gut health.

About Nulo

Nulo was founded on the principle that our pets are at their best when they are fueled with the right selection of ingredients—functional, delicious, and nutritious. That’s why some of the best athletes in the world choose Nulo for their best friends.

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Questions & Answers

12 Customer Questions


Made in USA and are ingredients from USA.

Answer by ChewyFeb 02, 2021
This food is made in the USA. Nulo's meat, poultry, and fish are sourced from North America, with the exception of some of their duck (France), lamb (Australia & New Zealand), and wild-caught fish (regions can vary based on the migratory path of the wild population). Their fruits, vegetables, vitamins, and minerals are sourced in North America as well as regions throughout the world, but are always traced and required to meet strict safety and quality standards. None of Nulo’s ingredients are sourced from China, with the exception of select vitamin supplements that can only be sourced from there.

What size is the kibble. I have small breed dogs with some missing teeth. They would need something pretty small.

Answer by ChewyAug 07, 2020
Three pieces of kibble bunched together are roughly the same size as a penny. Check out the photo below.

What percentage of this food is carbs?

Answer by ChewyMar 10, 2022
This food has a Carbohydrate percentage of 35.85% as fed and 39.62% on a dry matter basis.

How much protein comes from meat?

Answer by ChewyAug 28, 2020
For Nulo Frontrunner formulas, 77% of the protein comes from animal sources (meat).

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
370 Ratings

Customers Mention

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

Digestibility

82% Positive

Ingredients

83% Positive

Nutritional Value

86% Positive

Palatability

79% Positive

140 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Virginia on Dec 16, 2025

I didn't have to drive 50 miles to get dogfood!

I'm so glad you carry the brand of dog food that I feed my dog. It's a competitive price with my not so local feed store (55 miles away) Free shipping made it

I'm so glad you carry the brand of dog food that I feed my dog. It's a competitive price with my not so local feed store (55 miles away) Free shipping made it a plus, plus!


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Lorraine on Nov 4, 2025

misnomer

I ordered this based on the name: Beef Barley and Lamb. After a few feedings, I cauld tell it didn't agree with Gracie who is allergic/intolerant to chicken.

I ordered this based on the name: Beef Barley and Lamb. After a few feedings, I cauld tell it didn't agree with Gracie who is allergic/intolerant to chicken. The SECOND ingredient in Beef Barley and Lamb is chicken, :(


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Gudrun on Jan 16, 2026

Have to rethink. Dogs getting tired of it.

They loved it in the beginning but now not so much. Will have to find another brand

They loved it in the beginning but now not so much. Will have to find another brand


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Oct 29, 2025

Great dry food

I always look for healthy dog food for my golden. This may be more expensive than others but he really seems to be doing great on this food. I also love the variety

I always look for healthy dog food for my golden. This may be more expensive than others but he really seems to be doing great on this food. I also love the variety of flavors it offers.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bonnie on Jan 11, 2026

Great proteins for my pups!

Both my Border Collie and my Havanese love Nulo, and I love the quality ingredients.

Both my Border Collie and my Havanese love Nulo, and I love the quality ingredients.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brenda on Aug 2, 2025

Love Nulo

I gave 5 star for the quality of the food because my dogs love it! However, I do want to let you know whomever packed my boxes did terrible this shipment. One box

I gave 5 star for the quality of the food because my dogs love it! However, I do want to let you know whomever packed my boxes did terrible this shipment. One box contained 1 bag nulo, poop bags and dog treats. I took out smaller items and then grabbed the bag of Nulo Dog Food 25 lbs. This is when 25 lbs of dog did emptied on my kitchen floor as I lifted out of box. Apparently the bag had a slice on the side facing the bottom of box. So as I picked it up, it exploded everywhere. How did this person not see the bag slice of 6 inches long on the face of bag? Or did they and that’s why it was laying on its face? Packers need to be more careful packing even though they are dog products! Thank you


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

He loves this food!

I ordered the beef Nulo and Cedar eats it right away. It was highly rated and a friend recommended it it so I switched to this brand.

I ordered the beef Nulo and Cedar eats it right away. It was highly rated and a friend recommended it it so I switched to this brand.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Candy on Aug 13, 2025

Glad we switched to Nulo

Our rescue border collie seems to be thriving after switching to Nulo from a popular brand. Her coat is shiny and not shedding as much. It has helped her digestion

Our rescue border collie seems to be thriving after switching to Nulo from a popular brand. Her coat is shiny and not shedding as much. It has helped her digestion as stools are firm and less than before so she's obviously processing it better. She'll eat anything (including rocks and pine cones) so had no issues immediately scarfing down the Beef, Barley & Lamb recipe. I may try other flavors but she loves this one.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Betty on Oct 6, 2025

Great Dog food.

Nulo dog food is an amazing dog food. My Zola is a very picky eater. She barks for her food now. No more adding something to try to get her to eat. This food is

Nulo dog food is an amazing dog food. My Zola is a very picky eater. She barks for her food now. No more adding something to try to get her to eat. This food is very healthy also.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sam on Aug 14, 2025

Finally a food that my picky dog likes

My adult and very active ACD, Otto was not keen on most dog food brands. This changed when I noticed that he was consistently trying to eat from the bowl of his

My adult and very active ACD, Otto was not keen on most dog food brands. This changed when I noticed that he was consistently trying to eat from the bowl of his best doggo friend, Clyde (120lb Rottweiler). Clyde was/is on Nulo and now Otto is too. Happy dog makes happy human.