Savory Junior Large Breed Turkey & Chicken, 3 kg is a complete holistic dry food for large-breed puppies aged 3 to 18–24 months. It's based on turkey and chicken. The manufacturer has added joint support for joint development and protection, the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122, superfoods, apples, spinach and turmeric. It's low in grain and free from artificial colourants and flavourings. Its aim is steady growth and well-developed muscle without fat build-up.
Why large-breed puppies need special food
Large and giant dogs grow for a long time — up to 18–24 months. If a puppy gets too much energy or calcium, the bones grow faster than the joints and ligaments strengthen, raising the risk of dysplasia and other musculoskeletal problems. So food for these puppies should provide moderate energy and balanced calcium and phosphorus. More in food for large-breed dogs: how to choose.
Ingredients and additives
Protein comes from turkey and chicken. Carbohydrates and fibre come from white rice, quinoa, courgette and apples. Salmon oil supplies omega-3 for immunity and coat, and chia seeds add calcium and antioxidants. Tomatoes, spinach and turmeric are natural antioxidants, coconut milk supports the gut, and yucca schidigera reduces stool odour. Per kilogram it adds vitamins A (18,000 IU), D3 (1,600 IU) and E (500 mg), choline, biotin, zinc, iron, manganese, iodine, copper and selenium.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 to 18–24 months |
| Breeds | large and giant |
| Protein / fat | 27% / 15% |
| Fibre / ash | 2.5% / 6.2% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.4% / 1.1% |
| Energy | 3800 kcal/kg |
| Pack | 3 kg |
Pros
- For joints. Joint support from the early months.
- Balanced calcium. 1.4%, with a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of about 1.3:1.
- Moderate protein and fat. 27% and 15% for steady growth.
- A probiotic. Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122 for digestion and immunity.
- Omega-3. Salmon oil for skin and coat.
- No artificial colourants or flavourings.
Cons
- Contains chicken. Not suitable for puppies allergic to chicken.
- No ingredient percentages. The meat content isn't stated on the product page.
- A small bag for a big puppy. A large puppy gets through 3 kg quickly — a bigger pack is better value.
- No feeding table on the product page. Check the amount on the bag.
How to feed
Choose the amount from the table on the bag based on age and the expected adult weight. Up to 6 months, feed 3–4 times a day, then 2–3 times. Don't add calcium or vitamins without a vet's advice — a complete food already has enough, and excess harms the joints. Watch body condition: a large-breed puppy should be lean rather than chubby. More on diet in what to feed a puppy by age.
Growth, joints and training
Until growth is complete, avoid long runs, jumping and stairs — the joints are still forming. Large puppies chew everything, especially while teething; tips are in puppy chews everything: how to stop it. If the puppy is under 3 months, start with a starter food such as Happy Dog Welpen NaturCroq. For comparison at the junior stage, see Brit Premium Junior L.
Who it suits
Puppies of large and giant breeds — shepherds, Labradors, retrievers, Central Asian Shepherds, Great Danes and others — from 3 months until fully grown, without a chicken allergy. More foods are in the dry puppy food section.
Verdict
Savory Junior Large Breed is a holistic large-breed puppy food with turkey and chicken, joint support, a probiotic and balanced calcium and phosphorus. It covers the main growth needs of a large dog. The downsides are the lack of percentages in the ingredient list, chicken in the recipe and a pack that's small for a big puppy.
FAQ
From what age can it be fed?
From 3 months.
Until what age?
Until 18–24 months, while the dog is growing.
What meat does it contain?
Turkey and chicken.
How much calcium is there?
1.4%, with 1.1% phosphorus.
Does it include joint support?
Yes, for joint development and protection.
Should I add calcium?
No, not without a vet's advice: excess calcium harms the joints.
How many times a day should I feed?
3–4 times a day up to 6 months, then 2–3 times.
How many calories does it have?
3800 kcal per kilogram.
