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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Wellness
CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Is Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe dry dog food good?
Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe is a dry dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
28 of 28 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Fresh Chicken
3
Dehydrated Chicken
4
Chicken Fat
5
Dried Chicken Protein
6
Chicken Gravy
7
Peas
8
Dried Potatoes
9
Beet Pulp
10
Linseed
11
Salmon Oil
12
Carrots
13
Apples
14
Dried Chicory Root
15
Yeast Extract
16
Broccoli
17
Tomatoes
18
Spinach
19
Cranberries
20
Blueberries
21
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
22
Chondroitin Sulphate
23
Yucca Schidigera
24
Mixed Herbs
25
Dried Rosemary
26
Dried Turmeric
27
Dried Citrus
28
Dried Eugenia
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Fresh Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Dried Potatoes, Beet Pulp, Yeast Extract.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Chicken
Fresh Chicken
Dehydrated Chicken
Dried Chicken Protein
Chicken Gravy
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
96%
Plant
3%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 96% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (3% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Fresh Chicken
Dehydrated Chicken
Dried Chicken Protein
Chicken Gravy
Plant
Peas
Auxiliary
Yeast Extract
Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe dry dog food Review
Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
96% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE Puppy Original Large Breed Chicken Recipe?
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