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Grain Free Red Meat (Buffalo) Recipe

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Grain-free, low and slow cooked kibble made with water buffalo and free-range New Zealand lamb – made without chicken meal or chicken fat.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Grain-Free & Gluten-Free
For Chicken Sensitivities
Novel Proteins
Rich in Healthy Fats
High Protein
Urinary Tract 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
  • Made in New York
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Small Batch Baked
  • EU-Approved Ingredients
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NUTRITION BUILT FOR LARGE BREEDS

Purposefully selected ingredients that help support digestion, joint health, and healthy skin and coat.

Water Buffalo

High-quality, low-ash water buffalo meat is a very high quality source of protein and unique alternative to other common pet food ingredients.

Lamb

High-quality sources of protein from free-range, New Zealand lamb to help maintain and build lean muscle mass.

Fruits

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

Vegetables

All-natural, antioxidant-rich vegetables, including tomatoes, carrots and spinach, help maintain a strong immune system.

Grain-Free Red Meat 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 is water buffalo and why is it a good protein source for dogs?

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Water buffalo is a nutrient-dense red meat protein that provides essential amino acids and healthy fats. Best Breed uses a very low-ash, EU-approved water buffalo meal – meaning it contains very little bone and a high proportion of animal meat. Because water buffalo is less commonly used in dog food than proteins like chicken or beef, it is considered a novel protein and can be an effective alternative for dogs with sensitivities to more commonly fed proteins.

What are the carbohydrate sources in Grain-Free Red Meat Recipe?

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Best Breed Grain-Free Red Meat 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 Grain-Free Red Meat Recipe a good choice for dogs with chicken sensitivities?

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Best Breed Grain-Free Red Meat Recipe contains no chicken meal or chicken fat and uses water buffalo and lamb meals as its primary animal protein sources. These novel proteins provide an alternative to commonly used poultry proteins, making the recipe a strong option for dogs with chicken sensitivities.

What are novel proteins and why might my dog benefit from them?

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Novel proteins are animal proteins a dog is less likely to have eaten regularly, such as water buffalo or lamb. They can be useful for dogs with sensitivities or intolerances to more commonly fed proteins like chicken or beef. Grain-Free Red Meat Recipe features both water buffalo and lamb as its primary animal protein sources.

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

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New Zealand Green-Lipped 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-Lipped 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-Lipped 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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Brian Jackson

Fantastic company, great staff and top shelf food!

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James Dawson

So far so good. Golden retriever and Brit like it. Will see about energy levels next week when Grouse season opens. Thanks

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Anonymous

5 Stars for sure! Our dog loves this food, and his coat looks great, no allergies anymore!

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gloria

Same as other reviews for same brand. Excellent. Don't change a thing.

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Sally

Just the fact that I had to buy was enough. Now I have that bag and another 26 lb. I just received the monthly 26 lb that I want supposed to get until the 7th and had canceled but apparently they want to get a much out of me as possible!!

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Sally

Personally, I don't eat it but my dogs are happy