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Benefits of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy:
For puppies that grow to 50 lbs.
or more
Optimized protein & fat levels for
for healthy, balanced growth
Balanced Calcium & Phosphorus
for strong bones
Natural sources of Glucosamine
& Chondroitin for healthy joints
Natural ingredients with added
vitamins, minerals & taurine
Advanced antioxidants for a
healthy immune system
Controlled Growth Formula®
Premium Nutrition. Superior
Performance.

WE DON’T JUST TALK ABOUT GREAT NUTRITION, WE GUARANTEE IT®
NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Formula is formulated to provide 100% complete and balanced nutrition for puppies. Like all NATURAL CHOICE® foods, this formula contains no chicken heads, feet or intestines, and no ground yellow corn. We use real chicken protein and high levels of linoleic acid for healthy skin and coat, and strong muscles. Gentle on puppies delicate digestive system. Naturally preserved. Rich in antioxidant vitamins for optimum health. Helps support learning by puppies.

Controlled Growth Formula®
Large and giant breeds are prone to rapid growth, which could lead to hip and joint problems. Our Controlled Growth Formula® provides a unique blend of key nutrients needed to help maintain healthy, balanced growth from weaning to maturity.

Natural Sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Building Blocks of Healthy Joints
Good nutrition is important to large and giant breeds for strong hips and healthy joints. Research shows that these two components found in chicken meal help maintain healthy joint cartilage.

Balanced Calcium-Phosphorus for Healthy Balanced Growth of the Skeletal System
Research shows that large breed puppies have a reduced requirement for calcium and phosphorus so NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy provides the ideal calcium-phosphorus requirement.

Adjusted Protein and Fat Levels
Excess weight can cause bone and joint problems for large breed puppies. NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy provides optimum protein and fat levels to help balance growth while providing plenty of protein for muscles, skin and coat.

Real Chicken Protein
High quality real chicken protein for muscle development and body growth.

L-Carnitine to help utilize fat
L-Carnitine helps utilize fat for lean muscle growth.

Chelated Minerals for Added Health
Chelated minerals are more easily absorbed into your large breed puppy’s system. By providing chelated zinc, and other important minerals, NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy helps your dog stay healthy throughout its life.

Guaranteed to Improve Skin and Coat
With high levels or linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, all the nutrition your puppy needs for healthy skin and shiny coat.

Guaranteed Great Taste
We guarantee the great taste of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy so you can be sure your puppy will eat enough to meet it’s nutritional requirements.

SMART START™
SMART START™ featuring ALA and DHA helps puppies with learning, brain and vision development.

ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Lenolenic Acid) to DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) to help support better learning. Puppies want to look their best, so we supply fatty acids for a healthy, shiny coat.

DHA
Formulated with high levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) from fish oil, a proven nutrient for brain development.

*Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
  Feeding Guidelines
These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight. If feeding NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Dog Food with your old food for 6 days.


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Puppy Age - Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups)
Puppy Weight 3 - 5
Weeks
6 - 11
Weeks
3 - 5
Months
6 - 8
Months
9 - 12
Months
Over 12
Months
3-5 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
3/4 – 1-1/4 2/3 – 1
5-10 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
1– 2 1 – 1-3/4
10-20 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
1-3/4  – 3-1/3 1-1/2 – 3 1-1/3 – 2-1/2
20-30 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
3 – 4-1/2 2-1/2 – 4 2-1/4 – 3-1/3
30-40 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
4 – 5-2/3 3-1/3 – 5 3 – 4-1/4 2-3/4 – 3-2/3
40-60 lbs. 4-1/4 – 7 3-2/3 – 5-3/4 3-1/3 – 5 2-3/4– 4-2/3
60-80 lbs. 5-3/4 –8-1/2 5 – 7 4-2/3 – 6-1/4 3-3/4– 5-2/3
80-100 lbs. 6-1/4 – 8-1/2 5-2/3 – 7-1/3 4-3/4– 6-3/4
100-120 lbs. 7-1/3 – 9-2/3 6-3/4 – 8-1/3 5-2/3 – 7-3/4
120-140 lbs. 7-3/4 – 9-1/3 6-1/2 – 8-2/3
140-160 lbs. 8-2/3 - 10-1/3 7-1/4 - 9-1/2
160-180 lbs. 8 - 10-1/2
180-200 lbs. 8-3/4 – 11-1/3
Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble. Then serve dry or lightly moistened.Feed puppies the suggested amount in three meals per day until six months old, then twice daily until fourteen months.Keep fresh drinking water available at all times.See your veterinarian regularly.
Nutritional Adequacy Claim
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO¹ Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials.
  Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Flour, Rice Bran, Chicken, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Monocalcium Phosphate, Egg Product, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Biotin, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Carnitine, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodiuim Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

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  Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (minimum) 28.00%
Crude Fat (minimum) 12.00%
Crude Fiber (maximum) 5.00%
Moisture (maximum) 10.00%
Linoleic Acid (minimum) 3.50%
Calcium (minimum) 1.00%
Calcium (maximum) 1.50%
Phosphorus (minimum) 0.80%
Phosphorus (maximum) 1.30%
Zinc (minimum) 240 mg/kg
Vitamin E (minimum) 160 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid (minimum)** 35 mg/kg
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (minimum)** 0.20%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum)** 0.10%
L-Carnitine (minimum)** 10 mg/kg
Glucosamine (minimum)** 300 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (minimum)** 250 mg/kg
**Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Package Sizes:
5 lb.
17.5 lb.

35 lb.

 
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