Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken (Puppy, Dry)
Share
Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Oatmeal, Barley, Potatoes, Fish Meal (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid), Natural Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Chicken, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Egg Product, Brown Rice, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid and EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, 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), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, 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, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 35.0% min, Crude Fat (min) 14.0% min, Crude Fiber (max) 6.0% max, Moisture (max) 10.0% max, Calcium (min) 1.2% min, Phosphorus (min) 1.0% min, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.75% min, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.5% min (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3 calculated metabolizable energy (607 Kcals/kg). AAFCO: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Chicken and LifeSource Bits for Large Breed Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs (per manufacturer). Deboned Chicken is the first ingredient.
Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken is part of the Wilderness line, Blue Buffalo's higher-protein dry kibble range formulated to carry more animal ingredients per serving. Ingredients on a dry kibble label are listed by pre cooking weight, so the first five on the manufacturer's page, deboned chicken, chicken meal, salmon meal (source of omega 3 fatty acids), oatmeal, barley, are the heaviest inputs before the food is extruded and dried. The recipe is formulated for puppies, and Blue Buffalo publishes it in 24 & 28-lb bags. The manufacturer lists 3,607 Kcals/kg, 417 Kcals/cup for this recipe. Blue Buffalo formulates its large breed puppy recipes to a separate calcium and phosphorus target than its standard puppy recipes, citing large breed growth needs. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.
Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.
Questions about Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken
What are the first ingredients in Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken?
As listed on Blue Buffalo's product page, the first ingredients are Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Oatmeal, Barley. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken have?
Blue Buffalo publishes crude protein 35.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 14.0% (as-fed min), with 3,607 Kcals/kg, 417 Kcals/cup. These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Blue Buffalo publish an AAFCO statement for Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken?
Blue Buffalo states: BLUE Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Chicken and LifeSource Bits for Large Breed Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs (per manufacturer).
What kind of food is Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Puppy Nature's Evolutionary Diet with Chicken?
Blue Buffalo lists it as dry kibble, puppy dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Blue Buffalo's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Blue Buffalo product page (bluebuffalo.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
Want to see how it stacks up? Use the compare this food side by side to put any two foods next to each other.


