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Best dog food for puppy Border Collies with controlled large-breed growth

12 formulas from our catalog of 3524 scored puppy Border Collies navigating controlled large-breed growth. Ranked by combined fit score across breed profile, life-stage nutrition, and condition-specific signals.

Cited research for this cohort

AAFCO mandates a minimum of 0.05% DHA on a dry matter basis in all canine growth diets, including those for large-breed puppies, to support healthy brain and retinal development  (AAFCO, 2024) .

The 12 best fits

Ranked by Sniff fit score
  1. Rank
    1
    Nulo

    Challenger Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

    calorie density (410 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • AAFCO growth profile

    dry $4.42/lb
    84
  2. Rank
    2
    ACANA

    Wholesome Grains Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag

    calorie density (401 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $3.33/lb
    80
  3. Rank
    3
    ACANA

    Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe

    AAFCO growth profile • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $41.99 / 22.5-lb bag
    74
  4. Rank
    4
    American Journey

    Protein & Grains Large Breed Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

    AAFCO growth profile • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $1.89/lb
    70
  5. Rank
    5
    Blue Buffalo

    Wilderness Large Breed Puppy High Protein Natural Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

    calorie density (417 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $3.07/lb
    81
  6. Rank
    6
    Diamond Naturals

    Large Breed Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

    calorie density (414 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $1.37/lb
    74
  7. Rank
    7
    Now Fresh

    Grain-Free Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag

    calorie density (403 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $4.27/lb
    67
  8. Rank
    8
    Nulo

    Challenger Puppy & Adult Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

    calorie density (438 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • AAFCO growth profile

    dry $4.42/lb
    84
  9. Rank
    9
    Solid Gold

    NutrientBoost Medium & Large Breed Puppy, Chicken, Potato & Apple Puppy Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

    calorie density (400 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $3.32/lb
    67
  10. Rank
    10
    Stella & Chewy's

    SuperBlends Raw Blend Wholesome Grains Puppy Cage-Free Chicken & Wild Caught Salmon Recipe with Superfoods Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag

    calorie density (450 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • AAFCO growth profile

    raw $3.81/lb
    84
  11. Rank
    11
    Wellness

    CORE Large Breed Puppy Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Chicken Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

    calorie density (417 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • explicitly formulated for puppies

    dry $3.25/lb
    72
  12. Rank
    12
    ACANA

    Wholesome Grains Puppy Real Chicken Eggs & Turkey Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag

    calorie density (425 kcal/cup) suits a high-energy working breed • AAFCO growth profile

    dry $3.33/lb
    78