Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food with DHA &…
- Dry Food
- Bag
- Dog
- 5 pounds
- More reviewed than 92%
A solid starter-size bag if you want a grain-inclusive puppy formula with DHA, ARA and antioxidant-rich LifeSource Bits included.
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4.7★ across 15,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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7,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Dry puppy food built around chicken and brown rice, in a 5 pound bag sized for a puppy's smaller daily portions or as a trial size before committing to a larger bag.
Blue Buffalo markets this with DHA and ARA for brain development plus its LifeSource Bits, a layer of antioxidant-rich kibble pieces mixed into the base recipe. It is a grain-inclusive formula built around brown rice, and the free-from claims cover corn, wheat and soy rather than all grains, so it is not a grain-free diet.
- 5 lb bag of dry puppy food
- Chicken & brown rice recipe
- DHA & ARA for brain development
- LifeSource Bits antioxidant blend
Who it's for
Aimed at puppy owners who want a grain-inclusive food with DHA support rather than a grain-free formula. The 5 lb size suits a small dog or a starter bag before buying larger.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- DHA and ARA included for brain development
- LifeSource Bits add antioxidants to the base kibble
- Free of corn, wheat and soy
- Contains grain (brown rice), not a grain-free formula
- 5 lb bag is a small size for larger puppy breeds
Performance notes
The formula is dry kibble with brown rice as the named grain, plus chicken as the primary listed flavor. Special ingredients include antioxidants, and the product benefits field ties the recipe to puppy growth, brain development and immune system health. It is corn-free, wheat-free and soy-free, but not grain-free given the brown rice base.
Specifications
| Brand | Blue |
|---|---|
| Model | 803947 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 5 Pound |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Puppy |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 5 pounds |
| Included Components | Contains one (1) 5 lb. Bag of BLUE Life Protection Formula Puppy Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #351 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #28 in Dry Dog Food |
| Product Benefits | Supports puppy growth, brain development, and immune system health |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes, Medium Breeds |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 803947 |
| Flavor | Chicken & Brown Rice |
| Model Number | 803947 |
| Item Form | Dry |
| Recommended Uses For Product | feeding puppies |
| Additional Features | Dry Dog Food, Puppy Food, With Grain |
| Manufacturer | Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd |
| Allergen Information | Corn-Free, Preservative-Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '15,077', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Upc | 840243144082 |
| Item Type Name | Dog Dry Food |
| Special Ingredients | Antioxidant |
| Asin | B09K9CXD1F |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coat |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food with DHA &…This product | 4.7 / 5 | 15,000 | 4.7 / 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 |
| Cesar Small Breed Dry Dog Food for Small DogsCesar | 4.7 / 5 | 19,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Purina ONE True Instinct With A Blend Of Real Turkey and Venison Dry Dog FoodPurina | 4.7 / 5 | 18,161 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Blue 803947
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this puppy food grain-free?
No. It uses brown rice as its grain, and is free of corn, wheat and soy instead.
What age of dog is this for?
It is formulated for puppies, per the age range description.
What are LifeSource Bits?
A separate layer of antioxidant-rich kibble pieces Blue Buffalo mixes into the base recipe.