4.7(5,500)Amazon rating$19.987,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Purina Pro Plan High Protein Dry Puppy Food in Chicken and Rice is an all breed size formula that stands out for sheer demand, with about 7,000 bags bought last month and a strong 4.7 stars across 5,502 reviews.
Puppies of any breed size, especially owners who want a widely reviewed, high-demand formula with hip and joint support built in.
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Form Dry
Flavor Chicken & Rice
Benefits Supports Brain, Immune, Bone, And Muscle Development
Best for Hip And Joint Support
Breed size All
Weight 6 Pounds
Priced 46% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 5,500 owner ratings
Popularity3.1/5
5,500 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Unlike some of the small or large breed specific puppy foods in this lineup, this Purina Pro Plan formula is built for all breed sizes, pairing chicken and rice with added support for hip and joint health, a less common callout for a puppy formula. Purina also highlights brain, immune, bone, and muscle development as core benefits, along with a no artificial colors claim.
Live probiotics are included for digestive health, and at $19.98 for a 6 lb bag it matches the price of Purina's small breed specific puppy formula. What sets it apart is demand, about 7,000 bags were bought in the last month, more than any other product in this batch, and it holds a number 85 Best Sellers Rank in Dry Dog Food.
Pros
Formulated for all breed sizes rather than one specific size category
Hip and joint support called out specifically, unusual for a puppy formula
Highest recent buyer demand in this lineup at about 7,000 bags last month
Live probiotics included for digestive health
Strong 4.7 star rating across 5,502 reviews
Cons
An all breed size formula is more general than breed specific recipes, so a dedicated small or large breed puppy food may fit some dogs better
6 lbs is a small bag for a fast growing large breed puppy, expect frequent reorders
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken & Rice
Benefits
Supports Brain, Immune, Bone, And Muscle Development
Best for
Hip And Joint Support
Breed size
All
Weight
6 Pounds
Performance notes
Item form is a dry kibble, and the Specific Uses For Product field calls out hip and joint support directly, which is worth noting since joint issues are more commonly addressed in adult and senior formulas than puppy ones. The Additional Features note a highly digestible recipe with live probiotics, and the Product Benefits list covers brain, immune, bone, and muscle development together.
What buyers say
At 4.7 stars across 5,502 reviews and roughly 7,000 bags bought in the last month, this is the highest-demand product in this entire batch. That combination of a large review base, strong rating, and heavy recent purchase volume points to a well-trusted, frequently repurchased formula.
Is this formula better than Purina's small breed specific puppy food?
It is not necessarily better, just built differently. This version covers all breed sizes and adds hip and joint support, while Purina's small breed formula focuses more on DHA and active puppy needs. Both share a similar price and probiotic addition, so the right pick depends on your puppy's breed size and specific needs.
Why does a puppy food include hip and joint support?
Some puppy formulas, especially those built for all breed sizes including larger dogs, add joint support early since bigger breeds can be more prone to joint issues as they grow. This is not a substitute for veterinary guidance if your puppy has a diagnosed joint condition.
How does buyer demand for this product compare to others?
At about 7,000 bags bought in the last month, this formula has the highest recent demand of any product in this dry food lineup, alongside a number 85 Best Sellers Rank in Dry Dog Food. Combined with 5,502 reviews at 4.7 stars, it is one of the most established options here.
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