Performatrin Ultra · Kibble
Grain-Free Original Recipe Large Breed Puppy
For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Original Recipe Large Breed Puppy scores 96 out of 100 if the dog is large. It is not offered to a small or medium-sized dog. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for large puppies.
Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.
Not offered to senior dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.
Not offered to small dogs: Kibble too large for small breed.
Not offered to medium dogs: Kibble size not suitable for medium breed.
What it scores, and why
For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.
A puppy, calm, holding its weightSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 96
The 96 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (30.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (14.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weightSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 96
The 96 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (30.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (14.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, losing weightSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 86
The 86 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 15.6% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
25 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, very active, losing weightSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 87.2
The 87.2 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (30.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 15.6% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
26.2 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, calm, losing weightSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 74.1
The 74.1 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (30.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 15.6% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
13.1 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, building muscleSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 96
The 96 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (30.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (14.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, very active, holding its weightSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 96
The 96 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (30.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (14.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, very active, building muscleSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 96
The 96 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (30.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (14.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
A puppy, calm, building muscleSmall not offeredMedium not offeredLarge 96
The 96 out of 100 for a large dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.85%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,768 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.15%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Large kibble — perfect for this dog's large breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | not offered | not offered | 96 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | not offered | 96 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | not offered | 86 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | not offered | not offered | 87.2 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | not offered | not offered | 74.1 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | not offered | 96 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | not offered | not offered | 96 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | not offered | not offered | 96 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | not offered | not offered | 96 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.
Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.
Not offered: Kibble too large for small breed.
Not offered: Kibble size not suitable for medium breed.
What the label says
- Protein30%
- Fat14%
- Fibre5%
- Moisture10%
- Calcium1.1%
- Phosphorus0.9%
- Omega-61.8%
- Omega-30.85%
- DHA0.15%
- EPA0.06%
- Calories3,391 kcal per kg, 381 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for growth, including large-breed puppies, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Turkey, Turkey Meal, Lentils, Peas, Salmon Meal, Dried Potato, Chickpeas, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Duck Meal, Spray Dried Egg Product, Potato Protein, Natural Flavour, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Dried Apple Pomace, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Salmon Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Pumpkin, Carrots, Salt, Kale, Chicken Cartilage, Chicory Root Extract, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Yeast, Taurine, Parsley, New Zealand Green Mussel, Turmeric, Cinnamon, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Fennel, Monocalcium Phosphate, Green Tea Extract, Garlic, Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [source of Vitamin C], Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate).
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, turkey, duck, egg, fish, salmon, shellfish, dairy and legumes.
Price
On March 12, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 10.88 kg bag at $99.99 in Canadian dollars.
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These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.
Scores as of October 12, 2026.
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