An all-natural grain-free ancestral canine diet packed with protein that dogs crave. Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Dry Dog Food Recipes deliver a perfect combination of protein-rich, grain-free kibble plus real whole pieces of raw, freeze-dried meat. Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Red Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.