4.7(522)Amazon rating$78.993,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice is formulated specifically for large breed puppies, with DHA for brain and eye development and balanced minerals for bone and teeth support, and its 4.7 star rating across 522 reviews reflects a smaller but positive customer base.
Best for Immune Support, Hip And Joint Support, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health, Digestive Health, Large Breed Formula
Breed size Large
Weight 27.5 Pounds
Priced 112% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 522 owner ratings
Popularity0.3/5
522 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
["This is a dry puppy food from Hill's Science Diet, formulated specifically for large breed puppies. The chicken and brown rice recipe includes DHA to support brain and eye development along with balanced minerals aimed at supporting bone and teeth growth.", "Amazon's listing calls out immune support, hip and joint support, muscle care, skin and coat health, and digestive health among the intended benefits, positioning it as a broad growth and development formula rather than a single-issue food.", "At $78.99 for a 27.5 lb bag, it's priced at the higher end for large breed puppy food, and it holds a 4.7 star rating across 522 reviews with about 3,000 bags bought in the past month."]
Pros
DHA included to support brain and eye development
Balanced minerals aimed at bone and teeth support for large breed growth
Covers hip and joint support alongside general immune and digestive health
Chicken and brown rice recipe
Cons
Higher price per bag than many large breed puppy foods
Only 522 reviews, a smaller sample than some competing puppy formulas
Formulated specifically for large breeds, so not the right fit for small or medium breed puppies
Immune Support, Hip And Joint Support, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health, Digestive Health, Large Breed Formula
Breed size
Large
Weight
27.5 Pounds
Performance notes
Large breed puppy formulas like this one are typically built to moderate calcium and mineral uptake compared to standard puppy food, which lines up with the balanced minerals for bone and teeth support claim on the label, alongside DHA for brain and eye development.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star rating across 522 reviews and roughly 3,000 bags bought in the past month suggest a smaller but satisfied customer base, typical of a specialty large breed puppy formula compared to broader all-breed puppy foods.
Large breed puppies grow faster and can be more prone to joint and bone issues if they grow too quickly, so formulas like this one are built with that growth pattern in mind. Ask your vet if you're unsure which formula fits your puppy's growth curve.
What's included for joint health?
Amazon's listing lists hip and joint support among the specific uses for this product, though it doesn't break out individual joint ingredient amounts. Talk to your vet if your puppy shows any signs of joint discomfort.
Is this a complete puppy food?
Yes, it's labeled as a dry puppy food meant to be fed as a complete diet rather than a topper or treat, formulated specifically for large breed growth needs.
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