Spec card for Iams Puppy Large Breed: Dry Kibble, Puppy

Iams Puppy Large Breed (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brewers Rice, Soybean Meal, Natural Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 28.0%, Crude Fat (min) 14.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%. Energy 3,633 kcal/kg (378 kcal/cup) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: Iams states this recipe is complete and balanced (Because IAMS Puppy Large Breed food is 100% complete and balanced for the growth of large breed puppies, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements.); formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, including growth of large size dogs, per the label.. Chicken is the first ingredient.

Iams Puppy Large Breed is a dry kibble the manufacturer formulates for puppies, sold in 11 lb, 15 lb and 30.6 lb bags. On the label, ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, and the first five are Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp. This IAMS formula targets growing large breed puppies, built around nutrients the maker likens to mother's milk plus omega-3 DHA for cognition and glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate from the chicken by-product meal. The guaranteed analysis on the manufacturer's own nutrition panel lists 28.0% crude protein minimum and 14.0% crude fat minimum on an as fed basis, with 4.0% crude fiber maximum and 10.0% moisture maximum. The manufacturer's calculated energy content is 3,633 kcal/kg (378 kcal/cup). Because IAMS Puppy Large Breed food is 100% complete and balanced for the growth of large breed puppies, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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 Iams Puppy Large Breed

What are the first ingredients in Iams Puppy Large Breed?

As listed on Iams's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Iams Puppy Large Breed have?

Iams publishes crude protein 28.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 14.0% (as-fed min), with 3,633 kcal/kg (378 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Iams publish an AAFCO statement for Iams Puppy Large Breed?

Iams states: Iams states this recipe is complete and balanced (Because IAMS Puppy Large Breed food is 100% complete and balanced for the growth of large breed puppies, you do not need to add vitamin or mineral supplements.); formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growt...

What kind of food is Iams Puppy Large Breed?

Iams lists it as dry kibble, puppy dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Iams's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Iams product page (iams.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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