Hill's Science Diet

Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Large Breed Dry Puppy Food · Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

5.01 Customer Review

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Dourena Quick Take

An everyday dry food for large-breed puppies. Hill’s recommends it for puppies expected to weigh over 55 lb as adults, up to 18 months old. Chicken is the first ingredient. If your puppy has a known chicken or wheat sensitivity, check Ingredient Watch.

Ingredient Watch0 Watch Outs2 Depends on Your Dog0 Good to Know

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What Stands Out

  • Chicken is the first ingredient listed.
  • Hill’s says the calcium level is controlled for large-breed growth.
  • Includes fish oil as a source of DHA.
  • Hill’s nutrient table lists glucosamine and chondroitin.
  • The feeding chart gives amounts by weight and age in months.

Things to Know

  • The nutrition figures Hill’s publishes online are dry-matter averages, not the guaranteed analysis printed on the bag.
  • Hill’s does not recommend it for adult dogs.
  • Contains grains — rice, oats, barley, wheat and corn — and soybean meal.
  • 391 kcal per cup, as published by Hill’s.
  • Sold in 15.5 and 27.5 lb bags.

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Ingredient Watch

What the ingredient list means for your dog. Every note cites its source. Informational, not veterinary advice.

No major ingredient watch-outs identified in our review.

Watch Out
A documented concern at the amount in this product
Depends on Your Dog
Matters only for some dogs, such as those with a known sensitivity
Good to Know
Useful context about an ingredient — not a warning
Depends on Your Dog

  • Commonly reported food allergen

    Mainly relevant for dogs with a known chicken allergy or sensitivity. Source

  • Commonly reported food allergen

    Mainly relevant for dogs with a known wheat allergy or sensitivity. Source

Full Ingredient List

As published by the manufacturer, in the order listed. Tap a highlighted ingredient for its note.

, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oats, , Cracked Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Brewers Rice, , Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Iodized Salt, Dried Citrus Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Pressed Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene.

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Nutrient Content (Dry Matter)

Average nutrient content on a dry-matter basis, as published by the manufacturer
NutrientAmountBasis
Protein (dry matter)26.3%Exact
Fat (dry matter)15.4%Exact
Carbohydrate / NFE (dry matter)49%Exact
Crude Fiber (dry matter)2.4%Exact
Calcium (dry matter)1.16%Exact
Phosphorus (dry matter)0.95%Exact
Potassium (dry matter)0.86%Exact
Sodium (dry matter)0.42%Exact
Magnesium (dry matter)0.133%Exact
Vitamin C (dry matter)197ppmExact
Vitamin E (dry matter)684IU/kgExact
DHA (dry matter)0.083%Exact
Total Omega-3 FA (dry matter)0.6%Exact
Total Omega-6 FA (dry matter)3.23%Exact
Carnitine (dry matter)401.6ppmExact
Glucosamine (dry matter)586ppmExact
Chondroitin Sulfate (dry matter)1307ppmExact
  • 3628 kcal/kg
  • 391 kcal/cup

Average nutrient content on a dry-matter basis, as published by the manufacturer. This is not the guaranteed analysis printed on the bag.

Feeding

Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian. New to this food? Mix increasing amounts of your pet's new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period. Keep fresh water available at all times.

Dosage by weight, as published
Dog weightAmount
2 lbs (0,9 kg), growth less than 4 months1/2 cup (55 g)
5 lbs (2,3 kg), growth less than 4 months1 cup (110 g)
8 lbs (3,6 kg), growth less than 4 months1 3/8 cups (150 g)
10 lbs (4,5 kg), growth less than 4 months1 2/3 cups (180 g)
20 lbs (9,1 kg), growth less than 4 months2 3/4 cups (295 g)
20 lbs (9,1 kg), growth 4 to 9 months2 1/3 cups (250 g)
40 lbs (18 kg), growth less than 4 months4 3/4 cups (510 g)
40 lbs (18 kg), growth 4 to 9 months4 cups (430 g)
40 lbs (18 kg), growth 10 to 12 months3 1/4 cups (350 g)
60 lbs (27 kg), growth less than 4 months6 1/3 cups (680 g)
60 lbs (27 kg), growth 4 to 9 months5 1/3 cups (575 g)
60 lbs (27 kg), growth 10 to 12 months4 1/4 cups (460 g)
60 lbs (27 kg), growth 13 to 18 months3 3/4 cups (405 g)
80 lbs (36 kg), growth 4 to 9 months6 2/3 cups (720 g)
80 lbs (36 kg), growth 10 to 12 months5 1/3 cups (575 g)

From the manufacturer’s directions.

Safety & Sensitivities

Warnings & Precautions

  • To prevent suffocation, keep the packaging out of the reach of pets and children.

As published by the manufacturer.

Potential Sensitivities

  • Chicken
  • Wheat
  • Corn
  • Soy
  • Fish
  • Barley

Dourena's reading of the ingredient list. Informational, not veterinary advice.

Product Details

Product Name (as Researched)
Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Brand
Hill's Science Diet
Manufacturer
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Flavor
Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Life Stage
Puppy
Brand-stated size guidance
Large · Giant
Sizes Offered
15.5 lb · 27.5 lb
Country of Origin
Made in the USA with global ingredients

What the Manufacturer Says

From the Brand

  • It is recommended for large breed puppies (over 55 lbs when adult) up to 18 months old and not recommended for adult or mature adult dogs.
  • Describes itself as the U.S. veterinarians' #1 recommended brand.
  • Offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee through authorized sellers.

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Sources & Verification

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Researched on September 29, 2026

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    Ragna loves it!!

    My dog loves it!! I really recommend, she feels great and energetic every time she eats it!

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