THE BEGINNING SMALL BREED, 2,5KG
ESSENTIAL THE BEGINNING (SMALL BREED) is specifically formulated for puppies and juniors with an expected ADULT weight below 15kg. Our ingredients are of the highest quality; a quality you’ll learn to expect from ESSENTIALS. The meal follows our BOF principle and is even grain-free.
TIP
We recommend serving THE BEGINNING up to the age of 10-12 months and you should then switch to one of our adult meals from our range.
Why Grain-Free?
A grain-free diet helps sensitive digestion
Although most dogs can digest grains without any problems, there are still some that struggle and are prone to digestive problems such as constipation. All our products are of highest quality and specially formulated using the right balance of key nutrients – just without the grains.
We say no to grain allergies
Pets can suffer from food allergies. Although it’s relatively rare for dogs to become intolerant or allergic to grains, when this does happen it can be a difficult time for both pets and owners – that’s why we eliminate the chances all together.
Behavioral Optimizing Foods (BOF)
What is Behavioral Optimizing Foods (BOF)?
A significant part of the idea behind the ESSENTIALS meals, is to keep your dog's blood sugar stable. In the same way that it applies to people, it applies to dogs (even more so) that when the blood sugar is running low or high, significant fluctuations both mentally and physically takes place.
All of our meals are composed in order to avoid these fluctuations; creating a new standard of foods -for your dog. The principle we have developed is BOF (Behavioural Optimizing Foods) and has been extremely well received.
BOF – A sensation within pet foods
Behavioral Optimizing Foods (BOF) is the principle honoring the many advantages, of keeping the blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. At ESSENTIAL FOODS we have achieved just that with our life-changing and award winning foods. BOF ensures the stability of your dog’s sugar levels.
Our high fresh meat content and the low preparation temperature means your dog gets exceptional nutritional values vs. mass-branded pet foods. The results with BOF are breathtaking. Serving ESSENTIALS positively will affect the mental balance of your dog. Some report seeing a dramatic transformation in the behavior, others note a smaller change, however improvement is always recorded.
Illustration shows blood sugar development with BOF based meals vs. other brands' premium pet food. Download or read the scientific article 'White Paper on the BOF Principle' by Dr. Med. Vet. Timurhan Tastutar here.
Not Happy? Not a problem
Very simple - It's a total satisfaction guarantee
Should there be anything that you're not happy with, simply get in touch and we'll arrange for a FULL refund.
Our guarantee covers all meal products bought online with us, up to 3 months from date of purchases. Just our very own confident way of saying: Give ESSENTIALS a go, you won't regret it!
THE RECIPE
NUTRIONAL VALUES
- Made with fresh and dried chicken, duck, salmon, trout, egg 90.0 %
- Of which fresh 42.0 %
- Protein 35.0 %
- Fat 21.0 %
- Of which Omega-3 1.7 %
- Of which Omega-6 3.6 %
- Minerals/Crude ash 8.0 %
- Fiber 3.5 %
- Water 8.5 %
- Calcium 1.6 %
- Phosphorus 1.3 %
- Glucosamine 0.09 %
- Chondroitin 0.07 %
- Kcal/kg 3920
ADDITIVES PER KG
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Meet the ESSENTIALS-pack
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Duck
All of our duck is responsibly sourced, and all ducks are free-run. Duck meat is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, along with healthy essential fats, like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Chicken
Five Freedoms Chicken. Farm reared responsibly in the UK. All chickens are cage-free (free-run). Chicken is a lean protein source rich in essential amino acids. It is also a good source of vitamins & minerals, including B vitamins and iron.
Salmon
Responsibly Scottish Atlantic farmed salmon. A unique source of Omega-3 (DHA & EPA). Naturally rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties. All three sources of Omega-3 are included in ESSENTIALS: ALA, DHA & EPA
Trout
Primarily sourced from witin in the UK, trout is natural source of omega 3 essential fatty acids.
Egg
An important source of protein, essential amino acids and the nutrients, lutein and choline (B-vitamin). Freshly prepared eggs from cage free chickens.
PreBiotics
Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and alfalfa are wholesome ingredients which can have a beneficial effect on the bacterial flora of the gastrointestinal tract. We believe that a healthy gut is just as important for dogs (cats - the jaguar) as it is for humans!
Why we love The Beginning Small Breed
For puppies & juniors
A bag of small, delicate kibbles. Perfect for puppies and juniors that will weigh up to 15 kg as adult dogs.
BOF Approved!
The BEGINNING is grain-free and helps keep the blood sugar stable. This is particularly beneficial during the vital learning period.
Breeders favourite
We love the meal ourselves because it’s a firm favourite among breeders, and their enthusiasm for it says it all!
How much should your dog eat?
How much does your dog weight as an adult?
THE BEGINNING
Delicate meals for puppies & juniors
Delicious, grain-free & nutritious for the younger stages of life. The meals are developed to perfectly support the specific sensitive growth stage that bigger and smaller dogs go through.
