Hill's Science Diet
Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe has a Puglib score of 4.7 out of 10 (Fair, 1 of 4 bones) for puppy dogs. It is made for puppy. Made for large breeds. Its main proteins are lamb. It has less usable protein per calorie than most foods we score.
Score
The Puglib score combines protein (quality on amino acids, and usable protein per calorie against a dog's need) with fat (the AAFCO minimums, plus credit for omega-3s). The protein requirement depends on life stage, so the score can differ by stage:
| Life stage | Puglib score | Rating | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 4.7 / 10 | Fair | 3.9 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.26 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 27.9% | 27.9% |
| Crude fat (min) | 17.8% | 17.8% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.15% | 1.1% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 3.77% | 3.8% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.68% | 0.7% |
| Calories (ME) | 3742 kcal/kg | 3742 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 829 mg/kg | – |
This brand publishes a typical analysis on a dry matter basis; it is shown as published. Largest bag: 30 lb (13.6 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Lamb Meal
- Brown Rice
- Cracked Pearled Barley
- Whole Grain Oats
- Chicken Fat
- Pea Protein
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Brewers Rice
- Wheat Gluten
- Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor
- Soybean Meal
- Egg Product
- Ground Pecan Shells
- Lactic Acid
- Pork Liver Flavor
- Soybean Oil
- Flaxseed
- Dried Beet Pulp
- Dried Citrus Pulp
- Fish Oil
- Potassium Chloride
- Iodized Salt
- L-Lysine
- Choline Chloride
- Pressed Cranberries
- L-Threonine
- vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement)
- Taurine
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate
- DL-Methionine
- L-Tryptophan
- minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite)
- Mixed Tocopherols for freshness
- Natural Flavors
- L-Carnitine
- Beta-Carotene
Allergens on the label
Every protein and common allergen the label mentions anywhere, oils and flavors included. If you avoid one, Puglib won't show this food for your dog.
Feeding guide
Daily amounts by body weight, as the brand publishes them. From the brand's feeding guide, retrieved 2026-10-02. Puglib matches your dog's weight and activity to this chart in your results.
| Dog's weight | Amount per Day |
|---|---|
| 2 lb (0.9 kg) | 50 g (0.5 cups) |
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 100 g (1 cup) |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 155 g (1.5 cups) |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 180 g (1.75 cups) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 280 g (2.75 cups) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 485 g (4.75 cups) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 665 g (6.5 cups) |
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