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Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food

Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Saskatchewan , Canada ca-flag
Parent company
Horizon Pet Nutrition
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.08
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal
  • Chicken
  • Egg Product

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Chicken, Whole Grain Rye, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Source of Vitamin E,) Pea Fiber, Flaxseed, Egg Product, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Source of Vitamin E), Carrots, Apples, Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Blueberries, L-Lysine, Choline Choline, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Dl-Methionine, Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Pineapple, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Rhizopus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E, Bitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulphate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulphate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Maganese Proteinate, Copper Sulphate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Magnesium Oxide.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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63%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 42%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 75%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 79%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 60%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 64%

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

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Protein: 28%

Fat: 14%

Fiber: 3.6%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 7.3%

Carb: 37.1%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 31.11%

Fat: 15.56%

Fiber: 4%

Ash: 8.11%

Carb: 41.22%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 28.25%

Fat: 34.31%

Carb: 37.44%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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

DM Protein

Product info

31.11%

All Products avg.

32.39%

% From the Avg

-4%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.56%

All Products avg.

17.95%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4%

All Products avg.

4.64%

% From the Avg

-14%

DM Carb

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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