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Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe (Chicken + Duck)

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Grain-free, low and slow cooked kibble made with chicken and duck – a high-protein formula for dogs with grain or ingredient sensitivities.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Grain-Free & Gluten-Free
High Protein
Rich in Healthy Fats
Sensitive Skin & Stomach
Joint & Mobility Support
THE BEST BREED <em>DIFFERENCE</em>

THE BEST BREED DIFFERENCE

Purpose-built nutrition backed by decades of veterinary expertise and crafted with uncompromising ingredient standards.

  • Veterinarian Developed
  • Small Batch Made in Ohio, USA
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Low & Slow Cooked
  • EU-Approved Ingredients
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Better Ingredients. Better Nutrition.

Every ingredient fulfills a purpose – from premium proteins and functional fibers to healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Chicken Meal

Chicken is a unique protein source that is easily digestible and contains high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, EPA and linoleic acid.

Duck Meal

Rich in amino acids from high-quality duck to help maintain and build lean muscle mass.

Fruits

All-natural, antioxidant-rich fruits, including blueberries and cranberries, help maintain a strong immune system.

Probiotics

Probiotics or "friendly bacteria" assist in nutrient absorption and help facilitate proper digestion.

Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe FAQs

Why feed grain-free dog food, and is it safe?

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Grain-free dog food can be a good option for dogs that do better without grains or need a different ingredient profile for digestive or skin sensitivities. It is not inherently better than grain-inclusive food, and dogs can digest grains well. Grain-free food can be safe when it is complete and balanced for your dog’s life stage. What matters most is the quality of the ingredients, what replaces the grains, and how well the overall formula meets your dog’s nutritional needs.

What are the carbohydrate sources in Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe?

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Best Breed Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe uses red lentils, chickpeas, and green peas as grain-free carbohydrate sources. These ingredients provide energy and fiber without relying on grains or potatoes as the primary carbohydrate base.

What makes chicken and duck a good protein combination?

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Chicken and duck provide a varied blend of animal proteins rich in essential amino acids for muscle development and maintenance. Duck is less commonly used in dog food than chicken, so it adds a more novel protein source while complementing the highly digestible nutrition provided by chicken. In Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe, the combination provides a high-protein poultry-based option for dogs that do well with chicken but need or prefer a grain-free diet.

How is Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe different from the other Best Breed grain-free recipes?

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Grain-Free Farmer’s Recipe features chicken and duck as its primary animal proteins, making it the poultry-based option in Best Breed’s grain-free lineup. Grain-Free Ocean uses salmon and whitefish, while Grain-Free Red Meat uses water buffalo and lamb – both are made without chicken meal or chicken fat and may be better suited to dogs with chicken sensitivities.

What is chicken meal, and why does Best Breed use it?

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Chicken meal is a concentrated source of animal protein made by cooking chicken and removing most of its water. Because fresh chicken is roughly 70% water, chicken meal provides a much more concentrated and consistent source of protein by weight. Best Breed uses premium, low-ash chicken meal – meaning it contains less bone and a higher proportion of animal meat. Our chicken meal typically provides around 70% protein along with a complete amino acid profile. Using high-quality meat meals helps us ensure that the majority of protein in our recipes comes from animal sources, rather than relying heavily on plant proteins such as pea protein or corn gluten meal to increase the total protein percentage.

What are New Zealand Green Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green Mussels are a nutrient-dense ingredient naturally rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nearly every Best Breed recipe includes New Zealand Green Mussels as part of our approach to purposeful nutrition. Our recipes also contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint and mobility health. Green Mussels aren’t a recent ingredient trend for Best Breed – they’ve been part of our formulas since the beginning.

What does “EU-approved ingredients” mean, and why does it matter?

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Because some Best Breed formulas are exported to the European Union, we use EU-approved ingredients where applicable – one of the strictest sourcing standards in the world. In practice, this means ingredients used in our food must come from sources approved for the human-consumption supply chain before processing. For example, if a fish is rejected for human consumption, it cannot be used to make Best Breed’s EU-approved fish meal – it is diverted to the animal-grade supply chain instead. This does not mean Best Breed kibble is human grade. But it does mean the source ingredients meet a higher standard before processing.

What are the benefits of slow-cooked, low-temperature dog kibble?

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Best Breed kibble is made using a slower, lower-temperature cooking process than conventional high-temperature, high-speed production. Cooking more slowly helps maintain the nutritional integrity of proteins, vitamins, and minerals while properly conditioning carbohydrates for easier digestion and nutrient absorption. We also produce our food in small batches so quality and consistency can be closely monitored throughout the process. The result is highly digestible, nutrient-dense food designed to help your pet absorb and utilize more from every meal.
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Peter W.
Pretty good

Dogs love it. Good for the money but it�s still kibble.

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Sharon D.
Dr. Gary�s dog food

I switch between the three grain free recipes. My dog loves them all. Dr. Gary�s was recommended by my vet and Bingley�s almost 5 years old now. He�s healthy, bright eyed and has a beautiful coat. He always gets a good report from the vet too.

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Kelly T.
Dog loves it

We absolutely love this dog food. It�s healthy, my dog loves it, and no more nasty smelling turds or tummy issues. She�s finally enjoying mealtime � and we had tried so many before this!

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Krystal

This is the only food my GSD can have that clears up his allergies

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Dino M.
Excellent product

We made the switch from our existing dog food to Best Breed after finding the ingredients in the old food were not what we thought. "Max" loves the new food and I feel good about feeding him the Grain Free Recipe.

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Suzy J.H.
Healthy

My 11 yr-old Jack Russell loves this dry food. I�ll continue to purchase it for her. She�s a picky eater.

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Stacey P.
Picky Dog Approved

We bought this for our Golden but our precious mutt kept eating it. So now they both enjoy it.