Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken 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)
Fromm
Fromm Gold Large Breed Puppy Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
Fromm Gold Large Breed Puppy leads with chicken, chicken meal, and chicken broth, with moderate calories and DHA.
It is worth considering for large-breed puppies needing steady growth support, not for chicken avoidance or very high-calorie goals.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 26.94%Fat 14.8%Other 58.3%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
Calcium1.35%
Phosphorus1.02%
Crude fiber3.75%
Omega-30.45%
Omega-62.5%
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 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · chicken mealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · chicken brothMid
Animal BrothIngredient #2Upper
chicken meal
chicken 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 #3Mid
chicken broth
chicken broth is a named animal broth ingredient. It supports palatability and recipe character more than it acts as a core protein source. It reads as an mid-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientschicken meal — Support positive ingredientschicken broth — Neutral ingredientsoatmeal — Neutral ingredientspearled barley — Neutral ingredientsbrown rice — Neutral ingredientspotatoes — Neutral ingredientsmenhaden fish meal — Support positive ingredientsdried tomato pomace — Neutral ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsdried egg product — Primary positive ingredientschicken liver — Primary positive ingredientswhole oats — Neutral ingredientsdried yeast — Neutral ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientswhole barley — Neutral ingredientscheese — Primary positive ingredientssalmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientsduck — Primary positive ingredientslamb — Primary positive ingredientssweet potatoes — Neutral ingredientscelery — Neutral ingredientsalfalfa meal — Neutral ingredientsVitamins [choline chloride, potassium chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, Vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid] — Support positive ingredientsmonosodium phosphate — Neutral ingredientsdl-methionine — Neutral ingredientschicory root extract — Support positive ingredientscalcium sulfate — Neutral ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientschicken cartilage — Primary positive ingredientsMinerals [zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, ferrous proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, magnesium proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate] — Support positive ingredientssorbic acid (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientsl-tryptophan — Neutral ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus paracasei fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), chicken meal (#2), menhaden fish meal (#8), dried egg product (#11), chicken liver (#12), cheese (#17), duck (#21), lamb (#22), chicken cartilage (#33)
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 ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken, chicken meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. oatmeal, pearled barley supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
dried tomato pomace supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, menhaden, egg, dairy, duck, lamb. 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.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to chicken broth by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
- Public data is usable, but not at 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
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Fromm background
Founded in 1904 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
This brand family has a confirmed public recall history. FDA animal recall listings include a 2025 Fromm Family Foods product recall.
May 12, 2026