For puppy dogs · kibble · Chicken first
Cheapest tracked offer: $67.50 ($6.04/day) at Buy direct from brand
View at Buy direct from brandAffiliate disclosure: links above may earn us a commission. Pricing and editorial picks are kept independent — see methodology.
| Brand | Blue Buffalo |
|---|---|
| Category | Kibble |
| Life stage | Puppy |
| Format | Kibble |
| Proteins | Chicken |
| Special diets | Grain-Inclusive |
| Crude protein | 28.0% |
| Crude fat | 16.0% |
| Crude fiber | 4.0% |
| Kcal per cup | 410 |
| AAFCO life stage | growth (including the growth of large size dogs in some recipes — verify on the bag) |
Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice sits in Blue Buffalo's kibble lineup, targeting puppy. The first listed protein source is Chicken.
Crude protein lands at 28.0% — a moderate crude protein figure. Crude fat is listed at 16.0%. Crude fiber comes in at 4.0%. Calorie density is roughly 410 kcal per cup, which lands in the standard density band.
According to the label, [Placeholder, pending verification from product label] Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth (including the growth of large size dogs in some recipes — verify on the bag).. AAFCO statements describe whether a recipe is formulated for a recognized life stage and whether it is intended as a complete and balanced diet or for supplemental feeding.
Based on the cheapest active merchant offer we currently track, this recipe runs roughly $6.04/day for a typical mid-size dog. Cost per day shifts with package size, subscription savings, and the dog's actual feeding amount.
Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice is not labeled grain-free; the recipe contains grain ingredients.
The label lists growth (including the growth of large size dogs in some recipes — verify on the bag) as the AAFCO life stage.
Chicken leads the protein lineup, with listed in the first five ingredients.
Based on the lowest active merchant offer we currently track, around $6.04/day for a typical mid-size dog.