Best Dog Food Brands For Large Breeds

The top dog food brands for large breed of dogs in India and the world are shared below. These dog food brands offers the best food that offer the highest nutrition to the canines.

Royal Canin

When it comes to dry pet foods, Royal Canin is the undisputed leaders worldwide. Founded in 1967 in France, it has spread its root from France to all across the world. Their pet foods are based on the age, size, lifestyle and breed of the specific cats and dogs. Chicken meal, brown rice, brewer’s rice, corn, chicken fat, natural flavors, and wheat gluten are some ingredients of their food products. Each of their pet food has been formulated with a mix of over 50 nutrients that provide required protein, fat, mineral and other vital nutrients to the pet. Some popular food products of this brand are

Royal Canin Starter
Royal Canin Mini Aging Care
Royal Canin Mini Weight Care
Royal Canin Professional Energy

Pedigree

Owned by Mars, Incorporated, Pedigree is renowned for its dry and canned pet foods as well as treats and snacks. They also manufacture foods that are specially targeted for oral care, weight control, hip and joint health, and other health concerns. Some ingredients in their food are ground whole corn, poultry by-product meal, corn gluten meal, Fiber, meat and bone meal, and animal fat. Their food products are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fat that is essential for pet. Following are some well-known products from Pedigree:

1. Dry Foods

2. Canned Foods

Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy
Pedigree Meaty Ground Dinner
Pedigree Puppy Meaty Ground Dinner

3. Treats

Dentastix Treats
Breathbuster Treats
Marrobone Treats
Jumbone Treats

Eukanuba

Incorporated in the year 1969, Eukanuba is one of the leading pet food manufacturers that strive to prepare best-in-class pet food. Their product line includes 13 dry dog foods, in which ten are claimed to meet AAFCO (American Feed Control Officials) nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, two recipes for puppy growth, and one for all life stages. The main ingredients of these food products are chicken, chicken by-product meal, corn meal, brewers rice, ground whole grain sorghum, ground whole grain barley, dried beet pulp, and chicken fat. Some of their popular products are:

Eukanuba Puppy Growth
Eukanuba Adult Maintenance
Eukanuba Puppy Large Breed
Eukanuba Adult Weight Control
Eukanuba Adult Weight Control Large Breed

Jerhigh

Established in the year 2002 in Kang Khoi, Jerhigh is a renowned and trusted brand that is involved in manufacturing optimum quality pet food. Accredited with GMP, ISO9001, HACCP, and ISO 14000:2004 certification, Jerhigh pet food is known for its superior quality and high nutrient value. They offer best-in-class Dog Snacks, Dog Food Soft & Tender, Wet Food, Healthy Snacks and Cat Snacks. These food products are rich in minerals, fat, protein and carbohydrates that not only keep your pet healthy but also enhance his immunity and energy level. Some popular food products of this brand are:

Jerhigh chicken jerky
Jerhigh milky stick
Jerhigh cookies
Jerhigh meat and meals

Drools

Drools is a well known brand involved in offering superior quality dog and cat food that are made from high quality ingredients under the close supervision of veterinarians and nutritionists. Their products are categorized on the basis of age (puppy/kitten and adult) and size (small, medium and large). Their products are processed using premium quality ingredients like chicken, whole rice, beet & carrot pulp, dehydrated eggs etc. Some popular dog food products from Drools are:

Drools Sausage
Drools Dog Food Puppy Real Chicken and Liver Chunks
Drools Puppy Starter
Drools Focus Starter
Drools Optimum Performance Puppy

Purina

Founded in the year 1894, Purina is one of the prominent brands engaged in providing optimum quality dry and wet pet foods that are carefully formulated for specific needs and all life-stages of pet. High in protein with real meat, their dog food is acknowledged for their extraordinary nutrition and outstanding taste. In addition to this, their food product is rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids, as well as vitamins and minerals such as calcium for strong bones of pet. Some poplar pet food of Purina is:

Purina pro plan
Purina one
Purina veterinary diets

Holistic Select

Holistic Select is one of the leading and trusted pet food manufacturers involved in providing highly nutritious dog and cat food. The main ingredients in their food products comprise chicken meal, brown rice, white rice, oatmeal, chicken fat, pork meal and beet pulp. All these ingredients are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates and minerals that are required by dog of all age group. Some popular recipes of Holistic Select are as follows.

Holistic Select Senior Health
Holistic Select Nourish Puppy Health
Holistic Select Grain Free Adult Health
Holistic Select Small & Mini Breed Puppy Health

Blue Buffalo

The combination of complete nutrition and great taste makes Blue Buffalo one of the leading pet food manufacturers. The main ingredients of their pet food are chicken meal, whole ground brown rice, whole ground barley, oatmeal, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), and tomato pomace (source of lycopene). Their food contains all important nutrients that are required for the dog such as beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, protein, fat, carbohydrates and minerals. Below mentioned are some poplar recipes that are offered by Blue Buffalo:

Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Puppy Lamb & Oatmeal Recipe
Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe
Grain-Free Small Breed Puppy Chicken Recipe
Grain-Free Large Breed Puppy Chicken Recipe

Orijen

Orijen is one of the prominent pet food providers that believe in offering supreme quality pet food in affordable prices. The Orijen product line of dog foods is trusted by dog lovers all over the world and is certified to meet every international safety standard. Some ingredients in their pet food are boneless chicken, chicken meat, whole herring, boneless turkey, whole eggs, boneless walleye, whole salmon, chicken cartilage, and herring meal. Food products of this brand are as follows:

Orijen Puppy Large (rich in protein source, with calories and minerals appropriate to puppies)
Orijen Regional Red (comprises fresh meats, fruits and berries that dogs would encounter in their natural environment)
Orijen Senior (support lean muscle and peak health in senior dogs of all breeds)

Eagle Pack

One of the best dog food brands, Eagle Pack is engaged in offering highly nutritious and tasty pet food for different age group. Their food product contains all important and nutritious ingredients such as chicken meal, ground brown rice, pork meal, oatmeal, rice, and dehulled barle that are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates and minerals. Their food products not only provide nutrition but also enhance immune system and promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract. Some well known products of this brand are as follows:

Eagle Pack Reduced Fat Adult
Eagle Pack Large and Giant Breed Adult
Eagle Pack Power Adult
Eagle Pack Original Chicken Meal and Pork Meal

Nutro Max

Nutro MAX is a reputed company involved in providing a wide array nutritious pet food. Their pet food is specifically formulated with premium-quality natural ingredients in order to provide dogs with maximum nutrition for maximum health. Containing meat from farm-raised chickens along with a healthy blend of essential minerals, fibers and vitamins, there dog food promotes a healthy heart and strong muscles. Their food products contain fortified omega 6 fatty acids that promote a lustrous skin and coat. Some popular products of this brand are as follows:

Nutro Max Puppy Chicken Meal and Rice
Nutro Max Adult Beef Meal and Rice
Nutro Max Adult Chicken Meal and Rice
Nutro Max Adult Lamb Meal and Rice
Nutro Max Senior Chicken Meal and Rice

Diamond Naturals

Well known for their optimum quality and highly nutritious dog food, Diamond Naturals has become preferred choice of many pet lovers. Their dry dog food contains chicken as well as low-allergenic grains such as white rice, whole grain brown rice and cracked pearled barley. It also contains vitamin E, omega fatty acids and selinum, which promote immunity and healthy skin of dog. All the ingredients are made into a dry, crunchy kibble that promotes dental health. Some popular products of this brand are:

Diamond Naturals Adult Chicken and Rice
Diamond Naturals Adult Beef Meal and Rice
Diamond Naturals Senior
Diamond Naturals Sm Breed Adult Lamb
Diamond Naturals Sm Breed Adult Chicken

AvoDerm Natural

AvoDerm Natural is premium and reputed brand involved in providing best-in-class pet foods for different age group. Their pet food formulas are loaded with high quality wholesome grains, meat proteins, antioxidant nutrients plus vitamins and minerals for the inside health of pet. California avocados are also major ingredient in their food that promotes healthy skin and coat of pet. Some well-known food products of this brand are as follows:

AvoDerm Weight Control
AvoDerm Sm Breed Puppy Chicken Meal
AvoDerm Triple Protein Meal
AvoDerm Puppy Chicken Meal and Brown Rice
AvoDerm Lg Breed Puppy Chicken Meal

Inukshuk

Inukshuk is renowned and trusted pet food manufacturers involved in offering an optimum array of nutritious pet foods. Their food is formulated specifically for dogs that hunt and run like athletes. The main ingredients of their pet food are chicken meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E), whole grain corn, fish meal (herring & anchovy), whole grain wheat, and dried beet pulp (sugar removed). An ideal source of protein, fat, carbohydrates and minerals, their pet food promotes proper growth as well as immunity of pet. Some popular products of this brand are as follows:

Inukshuk Pro 26/16
Inukshuk Pro 30/25
Inukshuk Pro 32/32

About Rahul

From Delhi, Rahul is an animal lover at heart. He is a writer and most of his writing revolves around making people aware of animal issues like health, training and grooming.