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Essential the Beginning Large Breed Chicken and Duck Working Dry Puppy Food - 10 kg By Essential Foods

Essential the Beginning - Large Breed is specifically formulated for puppies and juniors with an expected Adult weight of 15kg and above.
The meal is developed to perfectly support this specific sensitive growth stage that bigger dogs go through. Large Breed follows our BOF principle and is even grain-free.

Key Features

  • The ingredients at a glance: 79% chicken, duck, salmon, trout and egg.
  • Perfect for puppies with an expected adult weight of +15kg.
  • BOF: Of course it is! The BEGINNING LARGE BREED helps keep your dog’s blood sugar stable during a training-intensive period.
  • Preparation temperature: 90 degrees.
  • Kibble size: The kibble in this bag is made for dogs with an adult weight of +15 kg.

Composition

Fresh chicken and duck (30%), dried chicken & duck (28%), sweet potato, peas, fresh salmon and trout (7%), whole egg (7%), linseed, chicken fat (4%), potato, chicken gravy (3%), lucerne sprout, vitamins, minerals, MOS (mannan oligosaccarides), FOS (fructooligosaccharides), glucosamine, chondroitin, cranberry, acai, bilberry, mulberry, apple, tomato, orange, pear, carrot, spinach, cauliflower, seaweed, marigold, ginseng, green tea, ginger.

Analytical Constituents

Made with fresh and dried chicken, duck, salmon, trout, egg 79.0% Of which fresh 48.0% Protein 28.0% Fat 14.0% Of which Omega-3 1.6% Of which Omega-6 2.5% Minerals/Crude ash 8.0% Fiber 3.5% Water 8.5% Calcium 1.4% Phosphorus 1.3% Glucosamine 0.09% Chondroitin 0.07% Kcal/kg 3620.

Nutritional Additives

Vitamins: Vitamin A 15,000 IU, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Vitamin E 240 IU. Provitamins: Taurine 1,500 mg. Trace Elements: Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 50 mg, Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 50 mg, Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 35 mg, Copper (Copper (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 15 mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg, Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3 mg. We naturally preserve with rosemary extract. Regulation (EC) No 2017/2279.

Storage Conditions

The food should be stored in the bag, in a cool, dry place (5-18 °C). Away from direct sunlight, and with the zip carefully closed.

Ratings & Reviews

10 reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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