Grain Free Puppy Food

Grain free puppy food UK — complete dry recipes for all puppies from 8 weeks, including small breed, large breed and all-breed options. Made with freshly prepared meat or fish as ingredient #1, with DHA for brain development and balanced calcium for healthy bones.

What Makes a Good Grain Free Puppy Food?

Puppies have nutritional requirements that are meaningfully different from adult dogs. Their bodies are growing rapidly — bones are mineralising, muscle tissue is developing, and the brain and nervous system are still forming. A puppy food needs to deliver the right nutrients in the right ratios to support all of this at once.

The key things to look for are a named, high-quality protein source listed first on the ingredients panel, a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support healthy skeletal development, and an adequate source of omega-3 fatty acids — particularly DHA — which plays a direct role in brain and eye development during the early months.

Grain free recipes replace wheat, corn and barley with digestible carbohydrate alternatives like sweet potato and potato. For puppies whose digestive systems are still maturing, this can mean a gentler transition onto solid food and a reduced likelihood of loose stools during the settling-in period.

How Our Grain Free Puppy Recipes Are Made

Every recipe in this collection is produced using the Freshtrusion® HDP Process — one of the UK's most advanced pet food manufacturing methods. Freshtrusion® processes ingredients at a lower temperature than conventional extrusion, protecting the nutritional integrity of fresh and freshly prepared proteins.

Our Salmon, Haddock & White Fish recipe is made with 60% fish content — including 21% freshly prepared salmon, 11% haddock and 10% white fish — and cooked gently at 82°C to lock in natural flavour while preserving protein quality.

The result is a kibble that is nutritionally complete, highly palatable and designed to support consistent digestion from the first bowl.

Grain Free Puppy Food
Freshly Prepared Protein as number 1 ingredient in all our dog foods
All our dog food is make in the UK, and ingredients are sourced in the UK where possible.
Our recipes are led by science to make them complete and balanced
All our dog foods are complete and Balanced meeting UK standards
All our dog foods are vet approved

Choosing the Right Grain Free Puppy Food Recipe

We offer three grain free puppy recipes, each designed with a specific set of needs in mind.

The Salmon, Haddock & White Fish with Asparagus recipe is a good first choice for puppies whose breeders fed a fish-based diet, or for owners who want a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids from the first meal. The high fish inclusion supports coat condition and skin health from an early age.

The Turkey with Cranberry — Large Breed Puppy recipe is formulated specifically for breeds expected to reach a larger adult weight. Large breed puppies have a longer growth window and are more sensitive to calcium and energy imbalances that can affect joint development. This recipe supports steady, controlled growth rather than rapid weight gain.

The Chicken, Turkey & Salmon recipe offers a multi-protein approach with broad palatability — a good option for puppies who are fussy eaters or for owners transitioning from a mixed-protein breeder diet.

Not sure which formula suits your puppy? Our sample box lets you try each recipe before committing to a full bag.

When to Switch from Puppy Food to Adult Dog Food

The right time to transition to an adult formula depends primarily on your puppy's breed size, not their age in months alone. Small and toy breeds typically reach physical maturity between 10 and 12 months, while medium breeds are usually ready at around 12 months. Large and giant breeds can continue benefiting from puppy-specific nutrition until 18 to 24 months — which is why a dedicated large breed puppy recipe matters.

Signs that your dog is ready to transition include reaching approximately 80% of their expected adult body weight, a slowing rate of growth and a stable appetite. When you are ready to make the switch, a gradual transition over 7 to 10 days — mixing increasing proportions of the adult formula into their current puppy food — helps avoid digestive upset.

Is Grain Free Puppy Food Safe?

Yes — when properly formulated. Our grain free puppy recipes are nutritionally complete and meet FEDIAF guidelines for growth and reproduction. They are produced without wheat, corn or soy, using sweet potato and potato as digestible carbohydrate sources. Every recipe is regularly tested to ensure it meets the nutritional demands of growing puppies.

View our grain free adult range when you're ready for the next stage.

Frequently Asked Questions: Grain Free Puppy Food

Quick answers to the most common questions.

What is grain free puppy food?
Grain free puppy food is a complete dry food for puppies that replaces grains with digestible alternatives such as sweet potato. It is formulated for the higher demands of growing puppies - elevated protein, balanced calcium and phosphorus for bones, and DHA for brain and eye development.
When can puppies start eating dry food?
Puppies can begin transitioning to dry food from around 4 weeks old, with full weaning typically complete by 8 weeks. Our grain free puppy food is suitable from 8 weeks. Always introduce gradually over 7-10 days to allow the digestive system to adjust.
How much should I feed a puppy per day?
Puppy feeding amounts depend on breed size, age and expected adult weight. Puppies need more calories per kg of body weight than adults due to rapid growth. Follow the feeding guide on the packaging and adjust based on body condition - not too thin, not carrying excess weight.
Is grain free puppy food suitable for all breeds?
Yes. Our grain free puppy range includes all-breed, small breed and large breed formulas to meet the different nutritional needs of different breed sizes. Large breed puppies in particular need carefully controlled calcium and phosphorus ratios to support healthy skeletal development.
Does grain free puppy food contain DHA for brain development?
Yes. Our grain free puppy recipes include DHA - an omega-3 fatty acid essential for brain and eye development in young dogs. DHA is sourced from fish or fish oil and plays a critical role during the early months when neurological development is most active.