Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
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Ingredients
Breed sizes
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 28%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 3.6%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 7.3%
Carb: 37.1%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 31.11%
Fat: 15.56%
Fiber: 4%
Ash: 8.11%
Carb: 41.22%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 28.25%
Fat: 34.31%
Carb: 37.44%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Horizon has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Horizon since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Horizon has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The second ingredient is Whole Grain Barley. Whole grain barley is a cereal grain that has been minimally processed, so all nutrients remain intact. In pet food, whole grain barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
The third ingredient is Whole Grain Oats. Whole grain oats have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance, complete with nutritious bran. The whole grain oats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The fifth ingredient is Whole Grain Rye. Rye is a dark-colored cereal grain that has a lower gluten content than wheat. In pet food, whole grain rye can add flavor and color while providing bulk and acting as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$2.32
Market Price avg.
$3.84
% From the Avg
-40%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.14
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-39%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.08
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-40%
Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
Like puppies of any breed, large breed puppies require extra calories to support growth and development. However, large breed puppies grow more slowly and are at an increased risk of developing bone deformities. That’s why puppy formulas for large breed dogs should have an optimal ratio of calcium to phosphorus. This helps to ensure appropriate large bone growth rate over the typically extended period of growth time for these big dogs and mitigates against bone deformities.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
31.11%
All Products avg.
32.39%
% From the Avg
-4%
DM Fat
Product info
15.56%
All Products avg.
17.95%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Fiber
Product info
4%
All Products avg.
4.64%
% From the Avg
-14%
DM Carb
Product info
41.22%
All Products avg.
44.28%
% From the Avg
-7%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.
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