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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food with Chicken and Brown Rice
$43.99 ($0.18/ounce)
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Highlights
- REAL MEAT FIRST: This Blue Buffalo dry dog food is made with real, high-quality chicken as the #1 ingredient
- ESSENTIAL NUTRITION FOR PUPPIES: This puppy food supports cognitive development with DHA while promoting healthy muscle and bone development
- IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT: This puppy food features exclusive antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits
- HEALTHY, WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: This Blue Buffalo dog food is made with no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy
- Contains: One (1) 15-lb bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Large Breed Dry Puppy Food, Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
- ENHANCED IMAGERY: 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
Description
Give your puppy a healthy start with the delicious taste of BLUE Life Protection Formula Large Breed Puppy Dog Food, Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe. This natural dog food is formulated with real chicken as the first ingredient to help your new pup grow and play. The large breed puppy food promotes healthy muscle growth and proper bone development. It's also MADE WITH DHA and ARA, fatty acids found in mother's milk, to help support cognitive and retinal development. And like all Blue Buffalo puppy food recipes, the large breed puppy food contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals and no corn, wheat, or soy.
Pet Caution Statement: No warning applicable
Intended Pet Type: Dog
Storage Instructions: Store in Dry Place
Used For: Bone Health, Skin and Coat Health, Immune System Health
Features: Soy-Free, Meat as the First Ingredient, Wheat Free, No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives, Added Rice, No Artificial Flavors, Omega-3 EPA, All Natural, Natural, No Artificial Colors
Form: Kibble
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Package Quantity: 1
Pet Lifestage: Puppy
Breed size: Large
Pet food type: Dry
Net weight: 15 Pounds
Pets subtype: Dog Food
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 52616121
UPC: 859610000425
Item Number (DPCI): 083-06-0328
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:
deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, oatmeal, peas, barley, dried tomato pomace, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, fish meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), flaxseed (source of omega 6 fatty acids), dried yeast, dried egg product, fish oil (source of ara-arachidonic acid and dha-docosahexaenoic acid), salmon meal, dicalcium phosphate, salt, direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets, potassium chloride, choline chloride, dried chicory root, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, l-threonine, calcium carbonate, dl-methionine, preserved with mixed tocopherols, vitamin e supplement, dried sweet potatoes, carrots, taurine, l-carnitine, 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), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), copper sulfate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), l-lysine, biotin (vitamin b7), vitamin a supplement, copper amino acid chelate, manganese sulfate, 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: 4.83 inches length x 13.75 inches width x 21.03 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 15.17 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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This dog food has received high praise from guests for its quality ingredients and positive effects on their pets' health. Many guests noted improvements in their dogs' coats, energy levels, and overall well-being after switching to this brand. The kibble size is also appreciated for being easy to chew, making it suitable for puppies and small breeds. While some guests mentioned concerns about the price and specific ingredients, the overall sentiment remains positive, highlighting the food's nutritional value and effectiveness.
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 600 reviews
dog likes it: 4 out of 5
easy to digest: 3.7 out of 5
nutrition: 3.82 out of 5
quality: 3.8 out of 5
value: 3.7 out of 5
64% would recommend
14 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 September, 2025Verified purchase
Beware. Check expiration date before giving your dog
THIRD TIME IVE GOTTEN EXPIRED DOG FOOD FROM TARGET. This last time was a “replacement” because the food expired 12/2024 -it’s September 2025. They sent me a replacement bag and this expired 12/2024 as well! Terrible.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Expert team - 1 month ago
Thank you for reaching out. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Rest assured, we will share your feedback with our team. For assistance with resolving this, please contact the retailer where you made your purchase. We appreciate your patience and hope it’s taken care of promptly.
5 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
My dogs just love it
It is very good for your dogs keep some healthy
5 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

All natural!!
This by far is the beast brand of dog food all natural , You want your dog to have a nice shiny coat and a healthy belly make sure you are giving them the best nutrition!!
5 out of 5 stars
11 July, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Wonderful
Clover loves it & is growing like a weed!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 July, 2025
Do not buy.
Do not buy. Purchased and brought home for my puppies. The bag was full of mold. Targets customer services advised me to bring it back to exchange for another bag. No thank you.
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Expert team - 4 months ago
So sorry to see that there was mold on these treats. It doesn't happen often, but sometimes mold can occur if the product was accidentally exposed to warmer temperatures, or the packaging was damaged/unsealed. We'd like to report this to our team and assist you further. Can you please reach out to us directly at https://bluebuffalo.com/about/contact/? Thank you.
5 out of 5 stars
8 June, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Perfect!
My new Golden Girl loves this food! And she tolerates it June a pro! Love Blue Buffalo! My 13 year old Golden is on it also! Does so good on it.
5 out of 5 stars
3 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Excellent quality for an excellent price
The nutritional value at this price point gets no complains by me. My pup doesn’t care about price but she sure cares about flavor and let me tell ya, she loves this flavor over all the other!
5 out of 5 stars
15 May, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
AMAZING FOOD
My Shiba Inu Midnight has major food allergies. When I switched her to Blue Buffalo Adult Chicken and Brown Rice her stomach got better. She didn't have all the food problems she had before. She is a lot more healthier and she lost the weight that the other food was giving her. She loves Blue Buffalo. She is over 9 years old now. When I get another puppy the new puppy is going on Blue Buffalo. I will never go back. I highly recommend this food to any dog owner. It's the best Holistic Food ever. Thanks Blue Buffalo for your Food. We are from Niagara Falls Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
2 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Large breed puppy.
If this is for large breed, I wish the bag was a bigger bag when you have Mastiff a 30 pound bag does not go far at all whatever happened to the 50 pound bag
1 reply from Blue Buffalo Care Team team - 7 months ago
We're so sorry for the disappointment. Your feedback is very important to us, we’ll make sure to pass it along to the team. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
5 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Gassy Frenchies.
I have been giving this to my frenchies now for a few months. Due to our newest one having the most awful gas. This has helped a lot. I just wish they had more flavors for small breeds than just this one in pink bag. They both like it. But I like to have them eat a variety. So they don’t get tired of it.
4 out of 5 stars
24 February, 2025
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Best puppy food I've ever used
I desperately want to give this puppy food the fullest, fattest five star rating possible however, the only thing that prevents me from in good conscience doing so is I believe the price could be worked on. I'm feeding two female Connie Corso and with large breeds they do tend to eat more food. So the puppy food coming in at 34 and 1/2 lb bag at its price point can make it a little painful to do. Yes propagates and sustains a wonderful health and growth balance and for that I am extremely grateful. But I fear that the price point could cause some to revert to a lesser quality food that's a bit more affordable. My veterinarian is extremely impressed with both of my dogs health and growth rate. As am i. However, with a large breed like this it's best to feed them puppy food until they're 18 months old. By the time they are 18 months old they will both be well over a hundred pounds which makes the 34 and 1/2 lb bag not go very far. Couldn't be happier with the ingredients, quality, and result of this dog food. It is the best that I have ever found in 30 years of having dogs. And I will say I have to give props to Blue Buffalo for frequently offering coupons and discounts. I would however, like to see the option of digital coupons that do not have to be printed made available. No doubt, Blue Buffalo has a consumer for life In my household, and I greatly appreciate the efforts they put into producing such a well researched beneficial product for cherished pets!
5 out of 5 stars
29 December, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
great dog
my dog has been on Salomon Flavor from day one loves it
5 out of 5 stars
28 November, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Large Breed Puppy Food
I my puppy found me! I drove to NY and saved a 26 day old Rotti and he saved me… I have him on the Blue Buffalo Large Breed food.. his coat is beautiful and he has gained almost 10 lbs a month. Tomorrow he’ll be 10 months old and I’m looking at transitioning to an adult dog food-all of our other large breed dogs, Rottweilers and German shepherds have always been on blue buffalo, and we will continue this tradition
5 out of 5 stars
5 November, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Great Dog Food!!!
This food has kept my rottie muscular and growing beyond healthy when mixed with other fruits, veggies, and raw beef!! Super high in protein and I won't be switching kibbles anytime soon!
5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
My new puppy loves Blue Buffalo Puppy Dry
I switched my new puppy to Blue Buffalo dry puppy formula. Her energy levels have improved drastically. Good on her.
5 out of 5 stars
15 October, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
Dog food is wonderful
Love the puppy life protection formula... I have a mix breed puppy who is now 5 months and he loves it. Just got another puppy yesterday and she adjusting well so far to the food.
5 out of 5 stars
18 September, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
BEST PUPPY FOOD!
My dog loves it! He is a 5 month old chocolate lab and very healthy
4 out of 5 stars
8 August, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.com
LG breed puppy
I wish you made the LG breed puppy food in another meat source. I have a Mastiff mix puppy who can't tolerate the chicken. I have to switch to the lamb ,but am concerned it won't have all the benefits of the LG breed puppy food
5 out of 5 stars
18 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com

Easy to chew
The ingredients helped a lot with my dog health. He is always healthy and energetic, love the price and last a lot when you have a small dog, he loves it
4 out of 5 stars
5 July, 2024
originally posted on bluebuffalo.ca
Great puppy food. But the small kibble bits…
The food has been great, our puppy eats it and is very healthy. The one thing we don’t like about this food is the small pebbles In the food. Our puppy won’t chew them, they end up all over the floor.