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Coldwater Recipe (Salmon)

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Low and slow cooked kibble with Atlantic salmon and whitefish – made without chicken meal or chicken fat.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Omega-3 Rich
Ideal for Chicken Sensitivities
Skin & Coat Vitality
Digestive Health
Heart & Cognitive Health
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.

Salmon Meal

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

Whitefish Meal

Our U.S.A.-sourced whitefish contains wild-caught Alaskan cod, flounder and halibut. It is very high in protein and low in ash making it one of the best me

Healthy Whole Grains

Healthy, whole grains including brown rice, millet and barley.

Vegetables

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

Coldwater Recipe FAQs

What makes Coldwater Recipe a good choice for dogs with chicken sensitivities?

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Best Breed Coldwater Recipe contains no chicken meal or chicken fat and uses salmon and whitefish meals as its primary animal protein sources. These highly digestible fish proteins provide an alternative to commonly used proteins such as chicken, making Coldwater a strong option for dogs with chicken sensitivities.

What are the benefits of salmon dog food for sensitive stomachs?

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Salmon dog food for sensitive stomachs can be a good option for dogs that need an alternative to common proteins such as chicken. Best Breed Coldwater Recipe uses salmon and whitefish meals as its primary animal protein sources. These concentrated fish proteins are highly digestible and naturally rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory and help support healthy skin and coat.

What is fish meal, and why is it used in dog food?

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Fish meals are concentrated sources of animal protein made by cooking fish and removing most of the water. This creates a nutrient-dense ingredient that delivers consistent levels of protein and naturally occurring nutrients. Best Breed uses high-quality, low-ash fish meals – meaning they contain less bone and a higher proportion of fish tissue. They provide highly digestible animal protein along with beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids that help support healthy skin and coat.

Can I rotate between different dog food recipes?

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Yes. Best Breed's Everyday Recipes – Coldwater, Freshwater, Field & Stream, and Countryside – are formulated with nearly identical Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acid ratios, making it easier to rotate between proteins like chicken, fish, lamb, and duck while maintaining nutritional consistency. This consistency can make transitions between recipes smoother for most dogs. Rotating proteins may also help limit prolonged exposure to any single protein source over time.

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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Anonymous
We have been serving our pet Dr

We have been serving our pet Dr. Gary’s for years and find that it provides all the promised results.

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Robert F.
Buccaneer loves this recipe! His coat is looking great and everything good with his poops

My 11 month old dog loves this recipe! His coat is looking great and everything good with his poops.

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Jen
The natural formula and its fish

They all love this brand. They all have healthy skin and coats and clear bright eyes. Plenty of energy.

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Rachelle
Winner Winner Salmon Dinner

I�ve been feeding Dr Gary�s Best Breed kibble for a couple of years now and both my 7 y.o. Rottweiler and my 14 y.o. Blue Heeler/Rat Terrier love it. The Rottie gets a heaping rounded 1 c scoop for breakfast, and about 1-1/2 to 2 c at dinner mixed with about 5 oz of high quality wet food that I rotate every couple of days. The Blue Heeler gets about 1/2 c kibble plus 1 oz wet food for dinner (he�s only 22 lbs, blind and is sedentary so he doesn�t need a lot as he�ll gain weight really easily). My Rottweiler knows I put his breakfast out while he�s supposed to be going for his first morning potty, and sometimes he just stands on the deck a few seconds then runs right back inside to eat, instead of taking care of his business first.

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Sandy
They like it.

They both like it and eat it everyday.

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Sandy
Food my Boys love

This is the first dogfood that my boys absolutely love! No chicken -good ingredients! They eat it up and want more!

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June

This is the first time with this brand, my dog loves this one more than the other brand. At his first bowl, he licked the bowl to get every bit of flavor. I have never seen him do that with the other dog food.

Stools regular and solid, the shipment was very quick. My dog is happy.

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Flpackergal
My dogs love this

I switched from grain-free food because of all the controversy about grain-free diets. They were okay with Dr. Gary's grain-free salmon but love this food. I mixed it in until the grain-free food was gone. I like the salmon flavor because of their sensitive tummies. I have two Shih Tzus and a Belgian Shepherd, and they all like it.

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Michelle
My dogs ALL love this recipe!

For years I have looked for a brand that all four dogs can eat. I found it with Dr Gary�s Coldwater recipe! Three xl breeds and one small dog all enjoy this same bag of food!

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Lynne
Great dog food

Not only is it good for our dogs but our dogs like it.

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Hannah M.
Bernese Mountain Dog Approved

Dr Gary's is the highest quality kibble on the market. If you can't afford a raw diet this is an excellent alternative. Dr Gary's salmon formula cleared up my Berner's allergies completely! They're a great company. I'm glad to know they've never had a recall and my dog is getting human grade ingredients

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Diane
Zipped &Good to Go

This product comes in a great bag that zips to close. My aging dogs digest it well when other brands were not. Small sized kibble can accommodate any size mouth.

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Kristen T.
Good dog food

It's a great product my 12 year old dog seems to like it a lot. I just hope it's as good for them as u say I'd like. To keep him found a few more years!

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James D.
BEST FOOD FOR MY BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

I have a 3-year-old male Bernese Mountain Dog with allergy issues who has always done better on salmon-based kibble. We were on another salmon and veggie formula, but it was grain free and the largest bag didn't last a month. Dr. Gary's has wonderful customer service and is quick to respond to questions. Being on a fixed income, this was actually less expensive for me than what I had been feeding him. My one issue is that the kibble is very small for a giant breed. I add a little canned green tripe and warm water to his meals, which he LOVES. We will stick with Dr. Gary's! Great ingredients, quality food, and still affordable.

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James T.
Great so far

We are switching my Golden to this because she is now on a hypoallergenic diet excluding animal fats of and beef, chicken,lamb protein due to protein allergies. She loves it and is still in a75% switch but so do we no paw licking,scratching to excess or very dirty ears. Food also actually smells good and has no meals or legume,potatoes in it. It also has some glucosamine sources in it and probiotics for a large breed dog, but we also supplement those. Kibble size is as small as Zukes but not a problem. I would endorse this food for dogs with allergies and large breed dogs

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Mary W.
Great for my Berner with Allergies!

I have 2 Bernese Mountain Dogs and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. One of my Berners has environmental allergies that make his skin go crazy - scaling, bumps and hives, secretions. He was prone to ear infections and general was a miserable boy. This food, in combination with great veterinary care, has made a world of difference. They all love it, it has wonderful nutritional support, and it focuses on joint support (big dogs of all breeds need this) along with skin health in the form of all of the Omega fat acids. A wonderful product!

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Jen
Love

Love this dogfood! I know my dogs are getting healthy ingredients

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Sugar S.
Resealable bag for freshness

Our dog loves this food. She finds it tasty and kibble a good size. I like the quality and value. Even better, the bag is resealable (kind of like velcro). The smell is not overpowering.

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Jill
My Dog says 5 stars if she could

So my German Shepard loves this, but offends herself when she breaks wind. She passed gas, smelled herself, and ran out of the room. Also if your dog is prone to constipation this might help, on the flip side if you don't have that issue the stool will be pasty. Sometimes I have to help her get stool off her fluff tail, you've been warned.

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Gregory
My dogs love it

Most dog foods my dog didn�t like. Loves this one

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Robert B.
Smells good!

I bought this Best Breed salmon and veg dry food to rotate proteins. I opened the bag and noticed right away how good it smells! The dogs like it. Haven't used it long enough to know longer term results but short term is all positive.

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John
Doctor Gary's

I recently attended a PetExpo and Doctor Gary"s was represented. We have a 13 year old Boxer/Shepherd mix, and 7 year old Husky/Shepherd mix who is over weight. This food is awesome due to the Boxer mix gas stinks are no more, their skin and coats are amazing, and it has helped with the weight issue.

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Linda
Dr Gary�s Best Breed

My dogs love this food. Their coats are so soft and nourished.

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Kristen C.
Great Product

This salmon recipe is a great product. Our Airedale Terrier loves it. The breeder we bought her from recommended it and we have been extremely satisfied.

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Emily P.
5 month update

My 140+ lb, 3.5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog STILL goes bananas when his food arrives. During the pandemic we ran out and tried another brand, and within a couple of days his allergies were acting up again. His coat began to look awful and he was shedding much more than normal. On Dr. Gary's he actually eats less and poops less, usually once a day like clockwork. I noticed with other brands he was pooping 3�4 times as much. Since starting Dr. Gary's we've not had a single visit to the vet for his allergies. We used to go monthly.

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Fran
Phoebe loves it!

My name is Phoebe. This food is delicious and makes my skin and coat healthy.

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Candyce
Dr. Gary's Best Breed Salmon

I switched from a grain-free product of another company. This did take a little getting used to because the ingredients are different. My dogs love anything fish, so the flavor was not a problem. I did the research and found this food to be very good, and while not cheap, at least affordable for me. The only thing I would change is the kibble size � it is pretty tiny. Overall, this one is a standout.

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Lauren P.
Great food for sensitive tummies

My dog has food allergies. This food is wonderful. She has been eating it for about three years. She also eats wet food once a day and has a very sensitive belly. The kibble size is great for a toy breed. Dr. Gary's and another food are what we feed her.

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Linda
Healthy

My dog loves it and has remained healthy on it for years.

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Amber
We switched to this and won't go back!

We have a 13 year old dog with allergies and had been using grain free food for years. We went to a new Vet and they told us that using grain free food was actually bad for dogs hearts. We actually hadn't seen a lot of changes with the grain free and his allergies, so we were willing to try something new. The Vet told us it's usually the beef or chicken, not the grain so we switched to the Salmon based food. Within 2 weeks our dogs are already seeing better results, our senior dog is having less ear build up than he has in years. He isn't shaking and itching all the time and isn't miserable with his allergies. We love Dr. Gary's food and this just made it that much better for our fur babies!

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John
Salmon Based Protein

Was pleased to learn of a protein alternative to chicken for our dog.