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Essential the Beginning Chicken & Duck Large Breed Working & Sporting Dry Dog Food - 12kg By Essential Foods

  • 12kg Bag
  • 12kg Bag
  • 12kg Bag
  • 12kg Bag
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By: Essential Foods

SKU: WD1025

Weight: 12kg

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A grain-free puppy meal for large-breed puppies expected to reach an adult weight over 15kg, made in a British kitchen with human-grade ingredients. Same recipe as the standard Beginning Large Breed, in a 12kg bag sized for working and sporting puppies. Suitable for feeding until 13-18 months old.
  • Grain-free recipe for sensitive digestion
  • Free-range British chicken, free-run country duck, Scottish salmon, fresh trout & whole egg
  • Follows the BOF (Behavioural Optimizing Foods) principle
  • High meat content (79%; 48% fresh)
  • Human-grade ingredients, no fillers
  • Naturally preserved with rosemary extract
  • 100% recyclable packaging
Freshly prepared chicken and duck (30%), dried chicken and duck (28%), sweet potato, peas, freshly prepared salmon and trout (7%), dried whole eggs (7%), linseed, chicken fat (4%), potato, liver stock (3%), alfalfa, vitamins, minerals, mannan oligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, glucosamine, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), chondroitin, acai, bilberry, mulberry, apple, tomato, orange, pear, carrot, spinach, cauliflower, cranberry, seaweed, marigold, ginseng, decaffeinated green tea, ginger.
Made with fresh and dried chicken, duck, salmon, trout, egg | 79%
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Of which fresh | 48%
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Protein | 29%
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Fat | 14.0 %
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> Of which Omega-3 | 1.6%
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> Of which Omega-6 | 2.5%
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Crude ash | 8%
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Fiber | 4.5%
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Water | 8.5%
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Calcium | 1.4%
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Phosphorus | 1.3%
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Glucosamine | 0.09%
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Chondroitin | 0.07%
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Kcal/kg | 3620
Vitamins: Vitamin A 14,423IU, Vitamin D3 1,346IU, Vitamin E 240 IU.

Provitamins: Taurine 1,428 mg.

Trace Elements: Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 48 mg, Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 48 mg, Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 34 mg, Copper(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates 14 mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg, Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.29 mg.

We naturally preserve with rosemary extract. Regulation (EC) No 2017/2279
The food should be stored in the bag, in a cool, dry place (5-18 deg C). Away from direct sunlight, and with the zip carefully closed. This will ensure the last meal tastes as good as the first. The packaging is 100% recyclable and should be disposed of with other soft plastics.
Date, time and unique production number can be found at the top of the bag.
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10 reviews

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12/6/2025 6:40:00 AM

Packaging is bulky

by Rosie Bell -

The large bag is quite cumbersome to store. The food itself is good though

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20/6/2025 2:15:00 PM

Excellent formulation

by Liam Dixon -

The balance of proteins and nutrients is perfect for his stage of growth. Highly satisfied

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11/5/2025 5:58:00 PM

Very consistent quality

by Charlotte King -

Every bag I've bought has been fresh and of the same high quality. Very reliable brand

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22/6/2025 6:00:00 AM

Great value large bag

by Harry Adams -

The 10kg bag is very practical for a large puppy who eats a lot. He always finishes his bowl

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8/9/2025 6:09:00 AM

Best food for my breed

by Ava Taylor -

I researched a lot and this was the clear winner for large breed puppy nutrition. He loves the taste

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14/7/2025 6:31:00 PM

Highly recommended for pups

by Jack Russell -

The quality of this Essential food is unbeatable. My puppy is thriving and full of energy

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10/10/2025 10:41:00 AM

Keeps him full for hours

by Sophie Evans -

This food is very dense and nutritious so he is satisfied between meals. Good 10kg size

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29/4/2025 1:38:00 PM

Good sized kibble

by Daniel Carter -

The pieces are bigger which is perfect for his larger mouth. He crunches them happily

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29/8/2025 8:28:00 AM

Excellent for joint support

by Imogen White -

I feel confident this food is supporting his fast growth and joint development well

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29/8/2025 7:33:00 AM

Perfect for my large breed

by Oliver Harris -

It's great to have a formula specifically designed for the needs of a large breed puppy. He loves it

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