Merrick Premium Grain Free Dry Adult Dog Food
- Dry Food
- Bag
- Limited Ingredient
- 22 pounds
A large-format grain-free kibble with a straightforward chicken and sweet potato recipe, reasonable for households feeding a full-size 22 pound bag between purchases.
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How it ranks among the 155 dry food we track
4.6★ across 1,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This Merrick bag is a 22 pound grain-free dry kibble made with real chicken and sweet potato, formulated for adult dogs of all breed sizes. It is positioned as a limited-ingredient, high-protein everyday food.
Grain-free formulas like this one swap grain fillers for ingredients such as sweet potato, and Merrick pairs that with chicken as the named protein source. The listing highlights joint and coat support and a gluten-free, no-artificial-color recipe, which points to it being marketed as a general wellness kibble rather than a therapeutic or prescription diet.
- 22 lb bag of dry kibble
- Grain-free chicken and sweet potato recipe
- Gluten free, no artificial colors
- Formulated for adult dogs, all breed sizes
Who it's for
Owners of adult dogs of any breed size looking for a grain-free, chicken-based everyday kibble. Less suited to households needing a small trial bag or a puppy-specific formula.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Grain-free and gluten-free recipe
- Real chicken as the named protein
- 22 lb bag size reduces how often you repurchase
- No artificial colors
- Large bag size is a commitment if your dog has not tried the formula
- All-breed sizing rather than a size-specific formula
- Formulated for adult dogs only, not puppies
Performance notes
The kibble is a dry, crunchy form built around chicken as the named protein with sweet potato as a special ingredient, marketed with vitamin and mineral additions supporting joint, skin, and coat health. It is labeled gluten free and grain free with no artificial colors.
Specifications
| Brand | Merrick |
|---|---|
| Model | 38563 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 22 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 22 pounds |
| Included Components | pet food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,956 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #280 in Dry Dog Food |
| Product Benefits | Supports joint health and skin/coat condition |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Artificial Colors |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38563 |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Model Number | 38563 |
| Item Form | Dry |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Pet health support, Hip and joint care, Skin and coat health, Muscle care, Weight management |
| Additional Features | Vitamins & Minerals; |
| Manufacturer | Merrick Pet Care |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '1,692', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Upc | 022808385639 |
| Item Type Name | Dog Food |
| Special Ingredients | Sweet Potato |
| Asin | B07WHFGKWS |
| Specific Uses For Product | Weight |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Premium Grain Free Dry Adult Dog FoodThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small & Mini Dry Dog FoodHill's | 4.8 / 5 | 26,044 | 4.7 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Adult Minichunks Premium Dry Dog FoodIAMS | 4.7 / 5 | 31,844 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Adult Dry Dog FoodBlue | 4.7 / 5 | 29,281 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cesar Small Breed Dry Dog Food for Small DogsCesar | 4.7 / 5 | 19,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Merrick 38563
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Merrick 38563 grain-free?
Yes, this is a grain-free formula built around chicken and sweet potato.
What size bag does this Merrick dog food come in?
It is a 22 pound bag, equal to 352 ounces.
Is this Merrick kibble suitable for puppies?
No, the age range description on the listing is adult, not puppy.