Spec card for Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food: Dry Kibble, Puppy

Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food (Puppy, Dry)

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

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 31.0%, Crude Fat (min) 12.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.8%, 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 3567 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (307 kcal/cup). AAFCO: BREED HEALTH NUTRITION LABRADOR RETRIEVER 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.

Labrador Retriever Puppy is formulated for Labrador Retriever puppies up to 15 months old. Its first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, brown rice, corn and wheat gluten. The label states explicit calcium and phosphorus minimums, 1.08 percent and 0.9 percent, alongside glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, mineral and joint guarantees the company prints for a large breed growth formula. This is the highest protein formula in the Labrador breed line covered here, 31 percent minimum against 28 percent in the adult recipe. Royal Canin describes the kibble as donut shaped, the same design used in the adult formula, to slow a fast eating puppy down. It ships in a single 30 lb bag. 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 17, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food

What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food?

As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, brown rice, corn, wheat gluten. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food have?

Royal Canin publishes crude protein 31.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 12.0% (as-fed min), with 3567 kcal/kg (307 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food?

Royal Canin states: BREED HEALTH NUTRITION LABRADOR RETRIEVER 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). (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food?

Royal Canin lists it as dry kibble, puppy dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

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

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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