Merrick Backcountry Large Breed Recipe

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, pea protein, chicken fat, natural flavor, lamb, miscanthus grass, dried yeast, flaxseed, tapioca starch, chicken livers, potassium chloride, salt, chicken hearts, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, sodium selenite, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, calcium iodate], salmon oil, DL-Methionine, sunflower oil, taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, Vitamin A supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B- 1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], gelatin, mixed tocopherols for freshness.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 34.0%, Crude Fat (min) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 11.0%, plus taurine, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine and chondroitin, not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. Energy 3704 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (459 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Merrick Backcountry Large Breed Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs (per manufacturer). Deboned chicken is the first ingredient.

Merrick Backcountry Large Breed Recipe is a dry kibble Merrick formulates for adult dogs, sold in multiple bag sizes. Because ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, the first five on the label, deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, sweet potatoes, peas, are the ones present in the largest amounts before cooking removes water and reduces bulk. The guaranteed analysis on the label lists 34.0% crude protein and 17.0% crude fat as fed. Merrick publishes a body weight based feeding chart on the product page and label rather than a single daily amount, since portion depends on a dog's weight and activity level. Merrick markets the Backcountry line as a grain inclusive or grain free kibble base with freeze dried raw pieces mixed through it, distinct from the plain Grain Free line. 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.

Source: Merrick product page (merrickpetcare.com), and the maker's supporting page. Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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