Brit Premium Junior XL, 15 kg is a complete dry food with chicken for puppies and young dogs of giant breeds weighing 45–90 kg, aged 1 to 30 months. It's part of the Brit Premium range from the Czech maker Brit. Chicken makes up 50% of the recipe, while collagen, crustacean shells and green-lipped mussels provide natural joint and cartilage support. The food contains balanced calcium and phosphorus for developing bones and teeth.
Feeding giant-breed puppies
Mastiffs, Great Danes, Newfoundlands, St Bernards and other giants grow very fast, and their skeleton keeps developing until 2–2.5 years. Too many calories and excess calcium speed up growth but overload the joints, so these puppies need a dedicated food with controlled energy and minerals. Avoiding overfeeding matters too: excess weight on a growing giant endangers ligaments and hips. More in what to feed a puppy by age and food for large-breed dogs: how to choose.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | giant-breed puppies and young dogs, 45–90 kg |
| Age | 1–30 months |
| Main protein | chicken 50% |
| Protein / fat | 31% / 16% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.6% / 1.1% |
| Energy | 3860 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine / chondroitin | 260 / 180 mg/kg |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Ingredients
The first ingredient is chicken at 50%: 30% dehydrated chicken and 20% deboned chicken. Then come oats, wheat, chicken fat, maize, dried apples, salmon oil (2%), hydrolysed chicken liver and brewer's yeast. For joints there's collagen, crustacean shells (a glucosamine source, 260 mg/kg), cartilage (a chondroitin source, 180 mg/kg) and green-lipped mussels. For digestion there are mannan- and fructo-oligosaccharide prebiotics and yucca schidigera, plus herbs and fruit: clove, citrus, rosemary, turmeric, chamomile and blueberry. For reading labels, see how to read pet food ingredients.
Pros
- 50% chicken. Animal protein comes first.
- Made for giants. Designed for dogs growing to 45–90 kg.
- Joint support. Glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen and green-lipped mussels.
- Balanced minerals. 1.6% calcium, 1.1% phosphorus.
- Prebiotics. Support gut flora.
- A big bag. 15 kg is better value for a large puppy.
Cons
- Contains wheat and maize. Not for dogs with grain intolerance.
- Chicken only. Dogs allergic to chicken need another protein.
- No feeding table on the product page. Check the bag for amounts.
- A big bag. You'll need an airtight container to store it.
How to feed it
Serve the food dry or moistened with warm water. For puppies, split the daily amount from the feeding table on the bag into 2–3 equal meals. If you're new to Brit Premium, start with smaller portions mixed with the previous food and gradually increase the share of the new one — see how to switch your pet to a new food. Don't add calcium or vitamins without a vet's advice, as excess calcium harms growing joints. Always keep fresh water nearby.
Monitoring growth and weight
Weigh your puppy every 2–3 weeks and compare with the breed standard. The ribs should be easy to feel and the waist visible from above. If your puppy gains too fast, cut the portion rather than changing food. Limit vigorous play and jumping from heights until the growth plates close. Review the diet after 30 months, when your dog moves to adult food such as Brit Premium Adult XL.
Junior XL or Junior L
If your adult dog will weigh 25–45 kg — a Labrador, shepherd or retriever — a large-breed food such as Brit Premium Junior L is the right choice. Junior XL is specifically for giants over 45 kg, whose growth lasts longer. If you're unsure which group your puppy falls into, go by the parents' adult weight and talk to your vet.
Storage
A large puppy gets through 15 kg in a few weeks, so storing it properly matters: in a tightly closed container, somewhere cool and dry, out of the sun. Don't pour a new bag on top of the old food — use up the old food first. More in how to store dry pet food.
Who it suits
Owners of Mastiff, Great Dane, Newfoundland, St Bernard, Leonberger and other giant-breed puppies who want a premium chicken food with joint support. More foods are in the dry puppy food section.
Verdict
Brit Premium Junior XL is a specialised food for giant-breed puppies with 50% chicken, joint support and balanced calcium and phosphorus. It's designed for a large skeleton's long growth period up to 30 months. The downsides are wheat and maize in the recipe and chicken as the only animal protein.
FAQ
What age is it for?
Puppies and young dogs from 1 to 30 months.
Which breeds?
Giant breeds with an adult weight of 45–90 kg.
How much chicken does it contain?
50%: 30% dehydrated chicken and 20% deboned chicken.
How many calories?
3860 kcal/kg.
Does it contain grains?
Yes: oats, wheat and maize.
Can it be moistened?
Yes, with warm water.
How many meals a day?
Split the daily amount into 2–3 meals.
