A luxurious, grain-free meal for puppies weighing over 15kg as adults. The recipe is packed with free-range British chicken, British duck, Scottish salmon, fresh trout and whole eggs – all in human-grade quality.
A nutritious meal that supports your puppy's growth through all stages of development and is completely free of grains and fillers.
The meal is prepared in "Our Finest" kitchen in England at a maximum of 82 °C to preserve the natural taste, aroma and quality of the ingredients.
• Grain-free and human-grade
• Filled with fresh chicken, duck, salmon, trout and egg
• For puppies weighing over 15 kg as adults
• Gently prepared for maximum nutrition and flavor
Serve The Beginning until the puppy is 13–18 months old.
Puppies that weigh less than 15 kg as adults should instead start on Beginning Small Breed.
THE RECIPE
Fresh free-range chicken & British country duck, dried chicken & duck, sweet potato, peas, freshly prepared Scottish salmon & trout, whole eggs, flaxseed, chicken fat, potato, liver stock, alfalfa, vitamins & minerals, MOS (mannan oligosaccarides), FOS (fructooligosaccharides), glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), cranberry, acai, European blueberries, mulberries, apple, tomato, orange, pear, carrot, spinach, cauliflower, seaweed, marigold, ginseng, decaffeinated green tea, ginger.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Prepared with fresh & dried chicken & duck, salmon, trout & egg
Of which fresh: 48%
Protein: 28%
Fat: 14%
Omega-3: 1.6%
Omega-6: 2.5%
Minerals / Crude ash: 8%
Fiber: 3.5%
Humidity: 8.5%
Calcium: 1.4%
Phosphorus: 1.3%
Glucosamine: 0.09%
Chondroitin: 0.07%
Calories: 3620 kcal/kg
ADDITIVES PER KG
Vitamins: Vitamin A 15,000IU, Vitamin D3 2,000IU, Vitamin E 240IU. Pro-vitamins: Taurine 1,500mg. Trace minerals: Zinc (zinc chelate of amino acids in hydrated form) 50mg/kg, Iron (iron (ii) chelate of amino acids in hydrated form) 50mg/kg, Manganese (manganese chelate of amino acids in hydrated form) 35mg/kg, Copper (copper chelate of amino acids in hydrated form) 15mg/kg, Iodine (anhydrous calcium iodate) 0.96mg/kg, Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.3mg/kg. Naturally preserved with rosemary extract. Regulation (EC) No 2017/2279.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cooking temperature: 82 degrees Celsius.
Shelf life: Date, time & unique manufacturing number can be seen on the top of the bag.
Recommended storage: Store cool (5–18 degrees), dry, out of direct sunlight & in an airtight container - then the last meal in the bag will taste just as good as the first.
A few words & advice for particularly picky puppies
For most puppies, the taste of ESSENTIALS is irresistible. You may find that they do not finish eating – this is not picky eating, but because ESSENTIALS gives a different feeling of satiety. If the puppy is particularly picky, a little warmed water can be added, or 1–2 tablespoons of ESSENTIAL the OMEGA 3 OIL or BEGINNING Pâté can be stirred into the meal.
To whom?
ESSENTIAL the BEGINNING LARGE BREED is our special complete food meal for puppies that weigh more than 15 kg as adults. The quality of the ingredients is, as you can & should expect from us, sky-high. The meal is grain-free & follows the BOF principle.
At the kennel
Can be served to puppies from approx. 3 weeks of age. The meals are softened in boiled, slightly cooled water to a porridge and introduced gradually. Also served to the bitch until the puppies are 6–8 weeks old.
BOF – Behavioral Optimizing Foods
The BOF principle is about keeping blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. ESSENTIAL FOODS' meals are prepared to ensure this stability through a high content of fresh protein sources and low cooking temperatures. This provides exceptional nutritional value and can positively affect the dog's mental balance.
First bag of ESSENTIALS?
With the first bag of ESSENTIALS, a dietary lifestyle change is initiated. The change can be made over 4–7 days or from the first day.
Adjust the portion size in the first few weeks – overfeeding can cause soft stools. When the stool is firm and the puppy seems full and satisfied, the amount is correct.
TIP: Start by giving 10% less than before, and adjust from there.
