Brit Premium Junior M, 15 kg is a complete dry food with chicken for puppies and young dogs aged 1–12 months of medium breeds (adult weight 10–25 kg). Chicken makes up 50% (30% dehydrated and 20% deboned), followed by oats, wheat, chicken fat, maize, dried apples, salmon oil 2%, hydrolysed chicken liver, brewer's yeast, collagen, crustacean shells (glucosamine 260 mg/kg), cartilage (chondroitin 180 mg/kg), herbs with turmeric, prebiotics, yucca, chamomile, green-lipped mussel and blueberries. Analysis: protein 31%, fat 18%, ash 6.8%, fibre 2%, calcium 1.4%, phosphorus 1.0%, omega-3 0.25%, omega-6 2.2%. Energy: 3980 kcal/kg.
What the manufacturer claims
Brit promises healthy skeletal development thanks to collagen, crustaceans and green-lipped mussel and balanced calcium and phosphorus, optimal muscle development thanks to a high dried chicken content, and immune support from herbs, fruit, turmeric and prebiotics.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | puppies 1–12 months, medium breeds 10–25 kg |
| Main protein | chicken 50% |
| Protein | 31% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.4% / 1.0% |
| Glucosamine / chondroitin | 260 / 180 mg/kg |
| Energy | 3980 kcal/kg |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Pros
- Chicken 50%. With the split between dried and fresh.
- Protein 31%. Enough for muscle growth.
- Calcium and phosphorus in range. A 1.4 : 1 ratio for a growing skeleton.
- Joint support. Collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, mussel.
- Salmon oil. Omega-3 for the brain, skin and coat.
- Chelated trace minerals and natural antioxidants.
Cons and what to watch
- Wheat and maize. Not for puppies with grain intolerance.
- No feeding table. The listing refers to one, but it is missing.
- Chicken is the only animal protein. Not suitable with a chicken allergy.
- Big bag. A small puppy will take a long time to finish 15 kg — watch freshness.
How to feed by age
The manufacturer recommends splitting the daily amount into 2–3 meals. Young puppies of 2–4 months do better with 3–4 meals, by six months 3, and closer to a year 2. Check the feeding table on the bag by current and expected adult weight, and adjust by body shape: a puppy should be lean, not round. More in what to feed a puppy: diet by age.
Why calcium balance matters
In growing dogs, too much calcium is as harmful as too little: it disrupts bone and joint development. So when feeding a complete puppy food, do not add calcium supplements unless a vet prescribes them. Brit Premium Junior M already contains 1.4% calcium and 1.0% phosphorus.
When to switch to adult food
The food is designed for puppies up to 12 months. Medium breeds usually stop growing by 10–12 months; then they move to adult food such as Brit Premium Adult M. Switch gradually over 7–10 days.
Switching foods
If your puppy ate another food at the breeder's, move it to Brit gradually by mixing the foods and increasing the new one. The first days in a new home are stressful, so a sudden food change at that time is especially undesirable. The food can be soaked in warm water, especially for young puppies. A list of puppy essentials is in a puppy at home: shopping list.
Storing a big bag
A medium breed puppy of 2–3 months eats little, so 15 kg lasts a long time. Transfer the food to an airtight container or close the bag tightly, and store it in a cool, dry place so the fats do not oxidise.
Other puppy foods
For large breed puppies Brit offers Junior L with more moderate calories, and for giant breeds Junior XL. Small breeds suit Brit Care Mini Puppy.
Who it suits
The food suits healthy medium breed puppies aged 1 to 12 months with no allergy to chicken or grains, as the main diet during growth. More options are in dry puppy food.
Verdict
Brit Premium Junior M is a medium breed puppy food with 50% chicken, 31% protein, balanced calcium and phosphorus, salmon oil and joint actives. The downsides are wheat and maize, a single animal protein source and no feeding table in the listing.
FAQ
From what age?
From 1 month to 12 months.
Which breeds?
Medium breeds with an adult weight of 10–25 kg.
How many meals a day?
2–3, more often for young puppies.
Is extra calcium needed?
No, unless a vet prescribes it.
Can it be soaked?
Yes, in warm water.
When should I switch to adult food?
At about 10–12 months.
Does it contain grains?
Yes, oats, wheat and maize.
