Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken by-product meal, corn, wheat gluten, oat groats, brewers rice, chicken fat, brewers rice flour, brown rice, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, corn protein meal, sodium aluminosilicate, monocalcium phosphate, fish oil, vegetable oil, pea fiber, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, salt, yeast extract, DL-methionine, choline chloride, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, taurine, L-lysine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), Yucca schidigera extract, carotene, chondroitin sulfate.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 28.0%, Crude Fat (min) 14.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.9%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, Calcium (min.) 1.08%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.9%, Vitamin E (min.) 420 IU/kg, Ascorbic acid* (min.) 320 mg/kg, Glucosamine* (min.) 788 mg/kg, Chondroitin sulfate* (min.) 8 mg/kg (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3639 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (331 kcal/cup). AAFCO: 100% COMPLETE AND BALANCED NUTRITION: BREED HEALTH NUTRITION German Shepherd Puppy is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult). Chicken by-product meal is the first ingredient.

German Shepherd Puppy is formulated for purebred German Shepherds 8 weeks to 15 months old. Its first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are chicken by-product meal, corn, wheat gluten, oat groats and brewers rice, four grain sources around the one rendered chicken meal. The label carries calcium and phosphorus minimums plus glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for a large breed growth formula. Royal Canin's feeding table runs by puppy age, 2 through 12 months, across three target adult weight columns, 57 lb, 77 lb and 97 lb, giving cup and gram amounts for each, a more detailed chart than most other puppy formulas in this slice. The company states the kibble is adapted to the breed's long, strong muzzle. It ships in a 30 lb bag. 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 17, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

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

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