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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula for Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food - 34lb - 2 of 4Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula for Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food - 34lb - 3 of 4Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula for Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food - 34lb - 4 of 4
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula for Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food - 34lb - 1 of 4

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula for Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food - 34lb

$79.99 ($0.15/ounce)

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Highlights

  • REAL CHICKEN FIRST: This Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with real, high quality chicken as the first ingredient
  • ESSENTIAL NUTRITION FOR PUPPIES: This puppy food supports cognitive development with DHA while promoting healthy muscle and bone development
  • EXPERT-LED NUTRITION: Designed to help your pet thrive from the inside out, Blue Buffalo dog food formulas are developed by a dedicated team of veterinarians and animal nutritionists
  • TRUE BLUE PROMISE: Natural dog food with NO poultry by-product meals, NO corn, wheat, or soy, and NO artificial flavors or preservatives; formulated to meet AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles
  • IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH: BLUE Life Protection Formula dog food features LifeSource Bits, a blend of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to support immune system health
  • Contains: One (1) 34-lb bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Natural Puppy Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice

Description

BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Puppy dry dog food is specially made to support the healthy growth and development of your puppy. High-quality, balanced recipe you can both love. With real chicken first in a lineup of natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, this recipe is as delicious as it is healthy. Formulated specifically for puppies, this diet contains DHA and ARA — fatty acids found in mother’s milk — plus Choline, to support brain and eye development. Like all BLUE dry foods, BLUE Life Protection Formula includes exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits, which are “cold-formed” to retain their potency. Give your puppy the balanced nutrition of BLUE Life Protection Formula.

Love them like family. Feed them like family.

We have enhanced our digital product packaging to highlight our products’ ingredients and essential benefits; while the physical packaging will differ slightly, all information is accurate
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
Intended Pet Type: Dog
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Form: Kibble
Pet Lifestage: Puppy
Breed size: All Sizes
Pet food type: Dry
Pets subtype: Dog Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 87393294
UPC: 840243144570
Item Number (DPCI): 083-06-0104
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, fish meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried tomato pomace, peas, natural flavor, flaxseed (source of omega 6 fatty acids), dried egg product, dried yeast, fish oil (source of ara-arachidonic acid and dha-docosahexaenoic acid), salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, dicalcium phosphate, dried chicory root, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, calcium carbonate, l-threonine, dl-methionine, preserved with mixed tocopherols, vitamin e supplement, dried sweet potatoes, carrots, zinc amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, vegetable juice for color, ferrous sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, blueberries, cranberries, barley grass, parsley, turmeric, dried kelp, yucca schidigera extract, niacin (vitamin b3), copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, biotin (vitamin b7), vitamin a supplement, copper amino acid chelate, manganese sulfate, taurine, manganese amino acid chelate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), vitamin d3 supplement, vitamin b12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), calcium iodate, folic acid (vitamin b9), sodium selenite, oil of rosemary.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 16 inches length x 24 inches width x 5.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 34.33 pounds
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This dog food is highly praised for its quality ingredients, particularly real chicken as the first ingredient, and the inclusion of brown rice and vegetables. Many guests report that their dogs enjoy the taste and experience improved health, including shiny coats and increased energy. However, some guests noted potential digestive issues and concerns about allergies. Overall, it is considered a solid choice for everyday feeding, especially for puppies.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.6 out of 5 stars with 354 reviews
    nutrition: 5 out of 5
    100% would recommend
    1 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    30 September, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    It’s healthy for their skin and coat

    This is really good dog food. My dogs seem to really enjoy it
    Jennyh12
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    5 out of 5 stars
    23 September, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    That they like it and it's good for them

    Both of my puppies the brother and sister and their small Scotty's terriers and they love it that started them on them since day one and they love it and they love the wet food too and not it's good for them I can tell by the way they're poop is and how they feel and how they so rambunctious and it's it's really good food I'm glad I found it
    Steff
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    4 out of 5 stars
    10 September, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Tasty

    I’ve been trying Blue Buffalo Chicken & Brown Rice dog food, and overall I think it’s a pretty good option for dogs. It has real chicken as the first ingredient, and I like that it uses brown rice and other ingredients such as vegetables and added vitamins and minerals. Pros: Real chicken is the first ingredient. Contains brown rice, which provides carbohydrates and fiber. No corn, wheat, or soy. No chicken or poultry by-product meals. No artificial flavors or preservatives. Provides a good source of protein for everyday feeding. My dog seems to enjoy the taste and has no problem eating it. Cons: It can be more expensive than some other dog foods. Chicken may not be a good choice for dogs with chicken allergies or sensitivities. Some dogs may have digestive issues when switching to it too quickly. The ingredient list is fairly long compared with some limited-ingredient foods. Overall: I would give Blue Buffalo Chicken & Brown Rice 4 out of 5 stars. It has some good ingredients and is a solid everyday food for many dogs. The biggest downsides are the price and the fact that it may not be suitable for dogs with certain food sensitivities. As with any dog food, what works best depends on the individual dog.
    Diznation
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    5 out of 5 stars
    30 August, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    It brings there color out more an they love this

    Great food for a dog absolutely wonderful
    Maijdbdjjdjsn
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    5 out of 5 stars
    15 August, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Great ingredients

    My puppy loves this food we give it everyday
    Kelly74
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    5 out of 5 stars
    21 February, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Nutrition

    Our puppies love BLUE have only seen the chicken flavor though
    Doodlex2
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    5 out of 5 stars
    13 February, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Puppy food from Blue Búfalo

    My puppy was 4 months old and have been feeling him Blue Búfalo puppy food and he has been doing great.
    Duque
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    5 out of 5 stars
    1 February, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Blue Buffalo Chicken & Brown Rice is amazing — gre

    I’m really loving Blue Buffalo Chicken & Brown Rice! My dog is so happy and energetic since we started feeding it. The food is super tasty and gentle on their stomach I feel good knowing it’s healthy and high-quality. Definitely a top choice for my furry friend!
    valentinas484_9808
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    1 out of 5 stars
    31 January, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Not recommended my puppy had a bad reaction

    I don’t recommend it I had bought it one time for my puppy who i usually get hebs brand heritage ranch and he didn’t even eat 1 complete bowl of this dog food and next thing i know his check is swollen and he’s scratching his mouth and breaking out on his mouth and then the back of his neck also became inflamed and his stomach was just gurgling a lot so now I’m stuck trying to help him from home because I don’t have the money up front to take him to a vet the ingredients on the bag is ridiculous compared to heritage ranch I wouldn’t spend that much money on blue buffalo ever in fact I took it back to the store and got my money back. It says online that veterinarians have mixed feelings about it and that it is believed to cause illness in dogs relating to there kidneys but it hasn’t been scientifically proven yet.
    Horrible
    From Blue Buffalo Care Team team
    We're so sorry to hear about your experience with our Baby Blue Healthy Growth Chicken & Brown Rice recipe. We treat every pet like family, and we want to make things right. To help us understand what happened and find a solution, please contact us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/. We're committed to resolving this and ensuring your pet receives the best possible care.
    9 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    29 January, 2026
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Once you start this. Your dog knows.

    I started my puppy out on this and moved up to the pink bag. I recommend this dog food to anyone.
    Tracie
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    5 out of 5 stars
    29 December, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Very pleased with Blue Baby Puppy food.

    Our Pug, Bubba, has thrived on this for a year. He was 3 months old when we got him—no idea what he ate previously. Bubba is the sixth Pug who has lived with and own us. He is the first who is not overweight and I credit Baby Blue Puppy food for this. He is transitioning to BB Adult Life formula. We expect the same high quality life for him to continue unchanged.
    Bubba’s Mama
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    5 out of 5 stars
    27 December, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Buy Puppy Blue

    Easy to Serve three times a day. The puppy eats so fast that it worries me.
    Paula75
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    5 out of 5 stars
    20 November, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Gizmo Approved

    I wish they were more stars than five because they would get it. I have a little finicky puppy And He only will eat Every other kibble that I've tried Unless unless he's starving And I didn't even get the food poured in his bowl after getting Blue Buffalo He smelled it before I got it in the bowl and he was just jumping up and down I wish I could have caught him on my phone But once I put it his bowl down he didn't even look up It was amazing how much he loved it Awesome awesome product.
    One & Only
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    5 out of 5 stars
    16 November, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Great choice

    We get this for our English Bulldog as there more prone to food allergies and need a good diet without fillers
    Docs Dogfiod
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    2 November, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Best is Blue!

    Great products for your furbaby! Bully Max was our favorite but the price is a bit to steep for us. We go thru 250 lbs of food a month. We live on 4 acres so we have 180 lb great Pyrenees, 2 80 lb german sheps, 2 shows, a a European doberman. All of them are fixed and our vet told us about Blue. They all love it & so do we! If yall haven't tried it? Your furbaby will thank you. Beautiful shiny coats, cute down on the shedding, and (not to be gross) their poopies are less frequent & dont smell as bad. Try it cause you won't be disappointed.
    Amandagreeneyez
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    2 out of 5 stars
    23 October, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Don’t recommend

    Trying this food for the first time and it has my 5 month old puppy pooping waaay more than usual. Some days, he won’t even eat it. He checked out great at the vet. I will be going back to his other brand.
    Leo2025
    From Blue Buffalo team
    We're truly sorry to hear about your dog's reaction to our BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food. We treat every pet like family, and we want to make things right. To help us understand what happened and find a solution, please contact us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/. We're committed to resolving this and ensuring your pet receives the best possible care.
    1 year ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 October, 2025
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Puppy approved

    I have a new puppy and he seems like to enjoy this Blue Buffalo healthy growth formula for puppies. It’s a medium size bag for a reasonable price. It doesn’t cause any digestive issues and seems to agree with him. I feel like Blue Buffalo is one of the safer brands of dog food to buy from
    jolied99e8_6707
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    3 out of 5 stars
    28 September, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Add some fiber!

    Myself along with my fellow puppy owner friends are dealing with the same issue. Loose, stinky stool from Blue Buffalo puppy food. While we can't do anything about the smell (we've concluded from fish ingredients), we've addressed the loose stool. Each feeding we add a quarter teaspoon of organic pumpkin🎃. *Maybe Blue Buffalo could just add it to the list of ingredients??* This is a regularly reviewed concern with customers.
    Loosiegoosie
    From Blue Buffalo team
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your dog's reaction to our BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food. We treat every pet like family, and we want to make things right. To help us understand what happened and find a solution, please contact us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/. We're committed to resolving this and ensuring your pet receives the best possible care. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
    1 year ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    19 September, 2025
    originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
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    Puppy loves it, Mama’s happy!

    My puppy loves his food! He came to me already eating this but we will be transitioning to adult Blue Buffalo when the time comes.
    Toby’s Mom
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    14 September, 2025
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Only Food She Eats

    My 2 year old, 35 lb bernedoodle loves this food. It is the perfect size for her to chew without just swallowing it down. Or had never given her stomach issues. Great brand that I trust for my dog.
    heatherc436_539
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