Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
The first five listed ingredients are lamb, lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, grain sorghum. According to the guaranteed analysis, we calculated the starch ratio as 38.5%.
- protein
- fat
- fiber
- moisture
- ash, assumed
- starch, derived
Ingredient Wiki
Lamb
The clean flesh of sheep, used fresh.
Lamb Meal
Lamb that has been cooked, dried and ground into a concentrated meal, with most of the water removed.
Whole Grain Brown Rice
Brown rice kept whole, with the bran and germ intact rather than milled away as they are in white rice.
Cracked Pearled Barley
Pearled barley broken into smaller pieces so it cooks and digests more quickly.
Grain Sorghum
The grain of the sorghum plant, a gluten-free cereal also known as milo.
Our read The ingredients
A real probiotic dose with modest payoff
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K9 Strain Probiotics
K9 Strain Probiotics are developed specifically for dogs and processed under strict quality and safety standards.
What it is Five dried bacterial fermentation products near the end of the ingredient list supply the live cultures Diamond calls K9 Strain Probiotics.
Our grade
- Marketing
- Modest
- Meaningful
Diamond guarantees 80 million live cultures per pound, about 20 million per cup. That's a measurable addition, though a healthy puppy with steady digestion is unlikely to notice much.
Modest Real, but smaller than the pack makes it sound.
Kale, pumpkin and blueberries all sit below salt, so they contribute a small share of the bowl.
- 22 kale
- 24 pumpkin
- 25 blueberries
- 15 Salt
Guaranteed
Analysis
As printed on the bag, measured “as fed”
- Calories
- 3,650 kcal/kg
- Crude Protein (min.)
- 27.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
- 15.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
- 3.5%
- Moisture (max.)
- 10.0%
- Starch ratio (calculated)
- 38.5%
414 kcal per cup.
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Full Ingredient
Declaration
Exactly as the bag prints it, heaviest first
Lamb, lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, grain sorghum, dried yeast, egg product, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), white rice, fish meal, dried tomato pomace, natural flavor, flaxseed, salmon oil (source of DHA), salt*The Salt Divider. Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so everything after this point is present in an even smaller amount., DL-Methionine, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, L-Carnitine, kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, oranges, quinoa, dried kelp, coconut, spinach, carrots, papaya, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, beta carotene, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid
Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so everything after the divider is present in an even smaller amount.
| NUTRIENT | AS FED | DRY M. | READING |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTEIN | 27.0% | 30.0% | HIGH |
| FAT | 15.0% | 16.7% | n/a |
| FIBER | 3.5% | 3.9% | n/a |
| CARB (EST.) | 38.5% | 42.8% | HIGH |
Our read The label
Growth nutrients in a familiar grain recipe
57mg
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How was it proven?
Formulated
Diamond uses the AAFCO nutrient profile route for all life stages, including growth of dogs expected to reach 70 lb or more.
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Is it a high-protein food?
No
Its protein lands almost exactly on our dry food average. Grains supply much of the rest, which suits a regular growth diet.
- Feed it to
- Large breed puppies whose owners want lamb first, grains, and measured DHA for growth.
- Skip it for
- Puppies on a strict single protein diet, dogs with egg or fish allergies, and dogs needing low fat.
What a bag costs
| BAG | LOWEST PRICE | PER LB | WHERE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb | $17.99LIVE | $3.00 | Amazon lowest of 3 stores |
| 20 lb | $35.99 | $1.80 | PetMeds lowest of 5 stores |
| 40 lb | $54.99LIVE | $1.37 | Amazon lowest of 2 stores |
Prices marked LIVE were read from the store on Oct 5. Others are from our check on Sep 27. Prices change often; the store’s price at checkout is the one that counts. We may earn a commission on some links.
Daily portion calculator
Calculated from the resting energy formula vets use and this food’s actual calorie density (414 kcal per cup). A starting point to adjust from, not a prescription.
5 FDA Recalls On Record
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food. Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Expansion to batches of nine brands of dry dog and cat food made at Gaston, SC plant Dec 9 2011 - Apr 7 2012 Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food (one production run) Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Lamb Meal & Rice Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
None in the last three years. Older events stay on the record. See the recall log
Other Flavors
Protein on a dry matter basis, read the same way.
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