ESSENTIAL THE BEGINNING LARGE BREED
BEGINNING LARGE BREED is our deluxe grain-free meal tailored to puppies expected to reach an adult weight of more than 15 kg. This meal is packed with local and regional delicacies including free-range British chicken, British free-run country duck, Scottish salmon, fresh trout and whole egg. By serving Our finest BEGINNING LARGE BREED, you will be providing your puppy with all the nutrition he or she needs at every stage of puppyhood.
Tailored to: Puppies reaching an adult weight more than 15 kg. We recommend serving Our finest BEGINNING LARGE BREED until your puppy is 13–18 months.
A first-class human-grade meal, no meat meals, no grain, no fillers. Nothing but the very best.
*Note: Large size kibble in both 2.5KG and 10KG bags
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ALL INGREDIENTS
Fresh chicken and duck (30%), dried chicken & duck (28%), sweet potato, peas, fresh salmon and trout (7%), whole egg (7%), linseed, chicken fat (4%), potato, chicken gravy (3%), lucerne sprout, vitamins, minerals, MOS, FOS, glucosamine, chondroitin, cranberry, acai, bilberry, mulberry, apple, tomato, orange, pear, carrot, spinach, cauliflower, seaweed, marigold, ginseng, green tea, ginger.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
- Made with fresh and dried chicken, duck, salmon, trout, egg 79%
- Of which fresh 48%
- Protein 28%
- Fat 14.0 %
- Of which Omega- 3 1.6%
- Of which Omega- 6 2.5%
- Minerals/Crude ash 8%
- Fiber 3.5%
- Water 8.5%
- Calcium 1.4%
- Phosphorus 1.3%
- Glucosamine 0.09%
- Chondroitin 0.07%
- Kcal/kg 3620
ADDITIVES PER KG
Vitamins: Vitamin A 15,000 IU, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Vitamin E 240 IU. Provitamins: Taurine 1,500 mg.
Trace Elements: Zinc(Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 50 mg, Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 50 mg, Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 35 mg, Copper (Copper (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 15 mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg, Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3 mg.
We naturally preserve with rosemary extract. Regulation (EC) No 2017/2279
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cooking temperature: 82 degrees (°C).
Best before: Date, time and unique production number can be found at the top of the bag.
Storage & packaging: The food should be stored in the bag, in a cool, dry place. Away from direct sunlight, and with the zip carefully closed, in an airtight container. This will ensure the last meal tastes as good as the first.
Bags & croquette size: The BEGINNING LARGE BREED is available in 2.5kg and 10kg bags. The kibble size is small kibble (~1.8cm) and is the same in both bags.
Who’s it for? ESSENTIAL the BEGINNING LARGE BREED is our special food for puppies & juniors, who as adults will weigh more than 15 kg.
*Important! Puppies that will weigh
less than 15 kg as adults must begin on the BEGINNING SMALL BREED
BOF - A sensation within pet foods Behavioral Optimizing Foods (BOF) is the principle honoring the many advantages of keeping the blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. Our high fresh meat content and the low preparation temperature means your dog gets exceptional nutritional values vs. mass-branded pet foods. The results with BOF are breathtaking. Serving ESSENTIALS positively will affect the mental balance of your dog. Some report seeing a dramatic transformation in the behavior, others note a smaller change, however improvement is always recorded.
Exceptional Human-Grade Ingredients
Free-run British Country Duck
All of our free-range duck is responsibly sourced. Gressingham Duck meat is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, along with healthy essential fats, like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Free-range British Chicken
Free-range poultry generally have a higher protein content than commercially raised chickens. Happier, healthier chickens are thought to product tastier meat due to lower cortisol levels. Chicken is a lean source of protein, rich in essential amino acids, and a good source of vitamin B and iron.
Scottish Salmon
Scottish Salmon is typically fed better quality feed and farming is less intensive, meaning they can swim further. A unique source of Omega-3 (DHA & EHA). Naturally rich in omega 3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Salisbury Trout
Primarily sourced from within in the UK, our Salisbury Rainbow Trout is natural source of omega 3 essential fatty acids which may help to support skin and coat condition, and help to maintain healthy joints.
Fresh Eggs
An important source of protein, essential amino acids and the nutrients, lutein and choline (B-vitamin). Freshly prepared eggs from free-range chickens.
PreBiotics
PreBiotics can alter the composition of organisms in the gut. In ESSENTIALS, we included microbiome MOS, FOS & alfalfa which can have beneficial effect on the bacterial flora of the gastrointestinal tract.
Product Highlights
For puppies & juniors
Our finest THE BEGINNING (LARGE BREED) is a delicate puppy meal, tailored for puppies that will weigh more than 15 kg as adults.
Unique Formulation
Approved by FEDIAF in Europe; BOF formula to support stable blood sugar levels
Made with only the best
No meat meals, no grains, no fillers. Made with 79% fresh & dried chicken‚ duck‚ salmon, trout and eggs, using only the finest locally-sourced British ingredients
OUR FINEST BRITISH HERITAGE KITCHENS
Extraordinary dogs deserve extraordinary food
We believe your dog deserves the same honest, handcrafted meals you would serve to the rest of your family. That's why each recipe is lovingly prepared in small batches in our Finest British Heritage Kitchens.
When we say 'Finest', it's arguably the world's finest. Everything is inspired by traditional methods and made with real human-grade quality ingredients, and maintaining a cooking temperature of no more than 82°C. This is what exceptional nourishment looks and feels like, with a name and legacy you can trust.
Because extraordinary dogs deserve extraordinary food.
Feeding Guide
Not sure how much to feed your dog? Refer to the feeding guide or simply contact us for free advice!
