Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Natural Small Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food, Healthy Growth Formula with DHA, Chicken and Oatmeal Recipe, 4-lb Bag Review

4.7 (3,131) Amazon rating$6.304,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Small Breed Puppy is a chicken and oatmeal growth formula sized for small breed puppies, holding a 4.7 star average across more than 3,100 ratings.

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Best for

Small breed puppies that need a growth formula with a smaller kibble bite and a high protein, chicken based recipe.

Skip if

You have a medium or large breed puppy, since this formula is specifically sized and formulated for small breeds.

  • Form Dry
  • Flavor Chicken & Oatmeal
  • Benefits No Artificial Flavors Or Preservatives
  • Best for Coat
  • Breed size Small
  • Weight 4 Pounds
  • Priced 83% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 3,131 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.1/5

    3,131 owner reviews, fewer 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

Built around chicken and oatmeal, this recipe is labeled high protein and formulated specifically for small breed puppies, with a kibble size shaped for smaller mouths. Blue Buffalo also lists it as free of corn, soy, and wheat, with no artificial flavors or preservatives.

At $6.30 for a 4 lb bag, it works out to roughly $1.58 per pound, a budget friendly price for a small breed puppy formula and a size that suits a single small dog well.

With more than 3,100 ratings averaging 4.7 stars and about 4,000 units bought in the past month, it is one of the more frequently repurchased small breed puppy formulas in this lineup.

Pros

  • Chicken and oatmeal recipe built specifically for small breed puppies
  • High protein claim
  • Free of corn, soy, and wheat, with no artificial flavors or preservatives
  • Small kibble sized for smaller mouths
  • 4.7 star average across more than 3,100 ratings

Cons

  • Formulated specifically for small breeds, so not the right fit for medium or large breed puppies
  • 4 lb bag size means frequent reorders if you have more than one puppy
  • Not grain free, since oatmeal is a core ingredient

Specifications

Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken & Oatmeal
Benefits
No Artificial Flavors Or Preservatives
Best for
Coat
Breed size
Small
Weight
4 Pounds

Performance notes

Chicken and oatmeal recipe positioned as high protein, sized and shaped for small breed puppies, free of corn, soy, and wheat, with no artificial flavors or preservatives.

What buyers say

A 4.7 star average across more than 3,100 ratings and roughly 4,000 units bought in the past month makes this one of the more frequently repurchased small breed puppy formulas here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this food only for small breed puppies?

Yes, it is specifically formulated and sized for small breed puppies, with a kibble bite meant for smaller mouths.

Is it grain free?

No, it is built around oatmeal, so it is a whole grain formula rather than grain free.

How does the price compare to the standard Baby Blue puppy formula?

At $6.30 for a 4 lb bag, it is priced lower than the standard chicken and brown rice Baby Blue formula, though bag prices can vary by size and retailer.

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