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Here are the good and the bad.

Good: Much of the protein comes from meat (and meat by-products). The calcium and phosphorus ratios are proper for large breed dogs. It is formulated to meet AAFCO guidelines for Growth of LB dogs. It is a grain-inclusive food, so it avoids possible problems with taurine deficiency and DCM. It has DHA for a strong mind and Omegas for a wonderful coat and immune system.

Dog food advisor loves that Eukanuba Puppy Large Breed Activ Advantage. I personally think DFA applies their ratings inconsistently. This rating alone gets a lot of people to buy it (Mars is the largest dog food seller at around $18B revenue). I wouldn?t stop there, though.

Here are some things for you and the wife to consider. Maybe it matters to you, or maybe you?re OK with it. Only you can decide.

I care about recalls.
Eukanuba has had some recalls including Salmonella. You also remember years ago the melamine contamination from China that killed many dogs? Eukanuba was included.

I care about by-products.
Eukanuba uses meat by-products. They are an inexpensive source of high protein, but I would rather not feed my dog beaks, legs, offal, etc.

I care about Aflatoxin.
Aflatoxin recalls are fairly consistent. There is a fungi that grows on grains, especially corn, that isn?t easily identified. The fungi makes the toxin, and it often passes undetected. I would prefer not to feed a food with corn in it, just to reduce the chances of getting into aflatoxin. Corn is the third ingredient in Eukanuba.

In summary, you could find a lot worse for dog foods out there. This one has a solid formula for your large breed pup. Some of the ingredients are there to meet a price point. The company has had some significant recalls.