Features and Benefits
NAME CHANGE: PREVIOUSLY FIELD DOG DIET. SAME FORMULA DIFFERENT NAME.
Excellent dog food for Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers and other field dogs.
Field dogs like Golden Retrievers and Labradors were bred for cold weather hunting. They have specific temperaments, energy and bone growth needs that require specific nutrition. Dr. Gary’s Best Breed Retriever Dog Recipe is veterinarian-formulated to meet the needs of your retriever.
- Protein from antibiotic-free chicken and duck, rich in amino acids.
- Extra protein for muscle development, with 28% protein
- Natural sources of glucosamine for joints and connective tissue.
- Enriched with taurine for the heart.
- Superfood whole grains
For 25 years, retriever owners like yourselves have trust Dr. Gary’s Best Breed for feeding their dogs. We understand that your dog is like family, and we aim to give you a premium food. Like all Best Breed recipes, the Retriever Dog Diet is formulated to meet nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth. It’s suitable for all life stages.
Chicken
Made with protein-rich, low ash chicken sourced from the USA. Chicken supplies essential amino acids including taurine, a critical nutrient for heart health.
Healthy Whole Grains
Thoughtfully selected, healthy, whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal, pearled barley and millet, that are highly nutritious and easily digestible.
Green-Lipped Sea Mussel
Made with great tasting New Zealand green-lipped sea mussel, a super-food rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and more.
Eggs
Eggs are the perfect source of protein as they contain all 9 essential amino acids. They are a highly digestible ingredient that also supplies many vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Nutritional Information
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (Minimum) | 28.0% |
| Crude Fat (Minimum) | 13.0% |
| Crude Fiber (Maximum) | 3.0% |
| Moisture (Maximum) | 10.0% |
Feeding Instructions
It is important to remember that your dog’s nutritional needs are unique and will vary with his environment, age and activity level. We recommend feeding to condition, this means using the following guide as a starting point, monitoring his weight and adjusting amounts accordingly. Feeding at least twice a day is optimal. Make sure fresh, clean water is available always.
| Body Weight (lbs.) | Cups Per Day** |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 | 1/4 to 3/4 |
| 11-23 | 3/4 to 1-1/4 |
| 24-36 | 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 |
| 37-49 | 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 |
| 50-62 | 2-1/4 to 3 |
| 63-75 | 3 to 3-1/2 |
| 76-89 | 3-1/2 to 4 |
| 90 or More | 4 Cups Plus 1/2 Cup For Every 10 lbs. over 90 |
** 1 cup equals approximately 121 grams of food.
Best Breed Field Dog Diet is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70lbs. or more as an adult).
Puppies: May feed up to 33% more than suggested adult levels to maintain optimum body weight.
Pregnant Females: Minimal increase needed during first 6 weeks. Weeks 7 through 9 increase up to 25%.
Lactating Females: Immediately after whelping nutritional demand increases by 50% when compared to maintenance levels. During peak lactation increase feeding up to 300% of regular intake.
Contains 466 Kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) and 4.3 oz. of food per standard 8 oz. measuring cup.