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 Raw Infused Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).