Ingredient #1Top
Lamb
Lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Diamond Naturals
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice
Editor ingredient insight
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice leads with lamb, lamb meal, and brown rice.
It is worth considering for large puppies needing a lamb-and-rice growth food, not for grain avoidance or very high-protein expectations.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 27%Fat 15%Other 58%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude protein range among extruded foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber3.5%
Omega-30.3%
Omega-62%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · LambTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · lamb mealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · whole grain brown riceUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2Upper
lamb meal
lamb meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
whole grain brown rice
whole grain brown rice is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Lamb — Primary positive ingredientslamb meal — Support positive ingredientswhole grain brown rice — Neutral ingredientscracked pearled barley — Neutral ingredientsgrain sorghum — Neutral ingredientsdried yeast — Neutral ingredientsegg product — Primary positive ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientswhite rice — Neutral ingredientsfish meal — Support positive ingredientsdried tomato pomace — Neutral ingredientsnatural flavor — Support positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientssalmon oil (source of DHA) — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientsDL-Methionine — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientsL-Carnitine — Support positive ingredientskale — Neutral ingredientschia seed — Neutral ingredientspumpkin — Neutral ingredientsblueberries — Neutral ingredientsoranges — Neutral ingredientsquinoa — Neutral ingredientsdried kelp — Support positive ingredientscoconut — Neutral ingredientsspinach — Neutral ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientspapaya — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product — Neutral ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsvitamin E supplement — Support positive ingredientsbeta carotene — Neutral ingredientsiron proteinate — Neutral ingredientszinc proteinate — Support positive ingredientscopper proteinate — Support positive ingredientsferrous sulfate — Neutral ingredientszinc sulfate — Support positive ingredientsmanganese sulfate — Neutral ingredientscopper sulfate — Support positive ingredientspotassium iodide — Neutral ingredientsthiamine mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsmanganese proteinate — Neutral ingredientsvitamin A supplement — Neutral ingredientsbiotin — Support positive ingredientsniacin — Neutral ingredientscalcium pantothenate — Neutral ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientspyridoxine hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsvitamin B12 supplement — Neutral ingredientsriboflavin — Neutral ingredientsvitamin D3 supplement — Neutral ingredientsfolic acid. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Lamb (#1), lamb meal (#2), egg product (#7), fish meal (#10)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Salmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Lamb, lamb meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including lamb, egg, unspecified. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Public data trust is usable, but it does not sit in the highest-trust tier.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, fat is typical, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
Disclosure depth remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart lamb alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Diamond Naturals background
Founded in 1970 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence D
Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed public recall history, notably tied to the 2012 salmonella event.
May 12, 2026