Brit Premium Junior L, 15 kg is a dry food from the Czech brand Brit for large-breed puppies and young dogs (adult weight 25–45 kg) up to 24 months old. It's based on chicken (45%: 25% dehydrated and 20% deboned), plus oats, wheat and corn. Collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin and green-lipped mussel support healthy joint development, while fruit, herbs, turmeric and MOS/FOS prebiotics support immunity. Energy: 385 kcal per 100 g.
What it is and who makes it
Brit Premium is the Czech maker Brit's premium range with foods by dog size and age. Junior L is for future large dogs: Labradors, Shepherds, Retrievers, Huskies, Boxers, Dobermans and similar-sized mixes. These puppies grow for a long time, and the food's job is to provide enough protein for muscle and balanced calcium and phosphorus for bones without pushing growth too fast.
Ingredients and analysis
Chicken 45% (dehydrated 25%, deboned 20%), oats, wheat, chicken fat, corn, dried apples, salmon oil (2%), hydrolysed chicken liver, brewer's yeast, collagen, crustacean shells (a glucosamine source), cartilage (a chondroitin source), herbs and fruit, MOS and FOS, yucca, chamomile, green-lipped mussel and blueberry.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.5% / 1.1% |
| Glucosamine / chondroitin | 260 / 180 mg per kg |
| Energy | 385 kcal per 100 g |
Pros
- For large breeds. Designed for puppies that will weigh 25–45 kg.
- Joints from the start. Collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin and green-lipped mussel.
- Chicken comes first. 45% of the recipe.
- Digestion. MOS and FOS prebiotics.
- 15 kg bag. Good value for a fast-growing puppy.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Contains grains. Wheat and corn — not for puppies that react to them.
- Chicken only. Not suitable for a chicken allergy.
- Low omega-3. 0.2%.
- Big bag. Store it properly so it doesn't go stale.
How to feed a large-breed puppy
Feed dry or softened with warm water. Split the daily amount from the table on the pack (by age and expected adult weight) into 2–3 equal meals; in the first months, young puppies find softened kibble easier. When switching from another food, start with smaller portions mixed with the old food. Fresh water always. A large-breed puppy should grow steadily and stay lean, with ribs easy to feel. More in what to feed a puppy by age.
Why not to overfeed or add calcium
Growing too fast and carrying extra weight overload a large-breed puppy's developing joints and raise the risk of bone problems. The food already balances calcium (1.5% with 1.1% phosphorus), so a puppy on complete food shouldn't get separate calcium supplements without a vet's advice, as excess calcium harms large-breed puppies. Limit jumping, stair running and long runs until growth is complete. Choosing food for a big dog is covered in food for large-breed dogs.
Storing a big bag
A puppy will finish a 15 kg bag in a few weeks. Keep the food in a tightly closed bag or container somewhere cool and dry, and don't pour it loose into a plastic bin, as the fat oxidises and the food loses flavour. More in how to store dry food.
Who it suits
Large-breed puppies and young dogs (future weight 25–45 kg) up to 24 months, without chicken or grain allergies. Once grown, they move on to an adult large-breed food. Other foods are in dry puppy food.
Verdict
Brit Premium Junior L is a chicken food with chondroprotectors and balanced calcium for large-breed puppies up to two years old. Good value per kilogram, as long as you don't overfeed the puppy or add calcium on top of the food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Until what age should I feed Brit Premium Junior L?
It's designed for puppies and young dogs up to 24 months.
Which breeds is it for?
Large breeds with an adult weight of 25–45 kg.
How many meals a day?
Split the daily amount into 2–3 equal meals.
Should I give extra calcium?
No, not without a vet's advice — the food already balances calcium.
Does it contain chondroprotectors?
Yes, 260 mg glucosamine and 180 mg chondroitin per kg, collagen and green-lipped mussel.
Does it contain grains?
Yes, oats, wheat and corn.
