Pedigree food for puppies
Pedigree is one of the most widely available dog food brands in the UK, sold in most supermarkets as well as pet shops, and it sits firmly at the everyday, accessible end of the market rather than the premium end. We stock a selection from the wider Pedigree range as part of the everyday dog food on our shelves.
Where Pedigree sits in the market
Pedigree is built around affordability and wide availability rather than premium ingredients or a niche formulation, which makes it a familiar, easy default for a lot of owners rather than a brand chosen for a specific dietary need. A puppy on Pedigree is on one of the most common starting foods in the country.
That does not make it automatically right or wrong for every puppy — as with any brand, what matters is whether the specific recipe suits your puppy's breed size and growth stage, not the name on the bag.
What to check before choosing a puppy food
A genuine puppy formula should be labelled as complete food for growth, and larger breeds in particular benefit from a large-breed puppy recipe formulated to support slower, steadier bone growth rather than a generic puppy food. Check the label rather than assuming any puppy bag suits any puppy.
If your puppy has been eating a different food, whether from a breeder or previous owner, switch gradually over a week or so rather than swapping straight over, watching their stools and appetite as you go.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Pedigree Tasty Minis Puppy Treats Chewy Cubes with Chicken
Soft chewy puppy training treats with 13% chicken and added calcium, 125g
£2.25
Pedigree Puppy Denta Tubos
3PK Pedigree Puppy Denta Tubos: complementary dog food or treat with composition and analysis made clear
£1.39
Pedigree Complete Junior Puppy Dry Dog Food Poultry and Vegetables
Complete Pedigree puppy dry food with poultry and vegetables in two bag sizes
From£9.99
Pedigree Puppy Wet Dog Food Pouches Mixed Selection in Jelly 12pk
Complete Pedigree puppy jelly pouches with four meat and rice recipes
£6.74
Pedigree Can in Jelly Puppy 6 Pack
Complete Pedigree puppy food in jelly with chicken, lamb and poultry recipes
£10.15
Pedigree Puppy Pouches Mixed Selection in Jelly
Complete wet puppy food pouches in jelly, mixed across four recipes, for ages 2-12 months
£18.34
Pedigree Wet Dog Food Pouches Chicken in Jelly 3 Pack
Complete Pedigree adult chicken pouches in jelly with a daily feeding table
£2.05
Pedigree Dog Pouches Mixed Selection in Gravy 80 Mega Pack
Pedigree complete adult gravy pouches in a large mixed selection
£31.39
Pedigree Adult Wet Dog Food Pouches Mixed in Gravy Mega Pack 40 Pack
A 40-pouch mixed multipack of wet dog food in gravy, across four recipes
£16.89
Pedigree Pouches Adult Dog Mixed Selection in Jelly 80pk
Pedigree complete adult jelly pouches in a large four-recipe selection
£31.39
Pedigree Dog Tins Mixed Selection in Jelly Jumbo
A jumbo mixed selection of Pedigree tins in jelly, across three meat recipes
£1.55
Pedigree Can in Loaf Original — 12 x 400g Tins
Sold as a case: 12 x 400g tins. Complete Pedigree loaf with a quantified beef and pork liver mix
£19.69
Common questions
- Is Pedigree a good food for puppies?
- Pedigree is a widely available, affordable option that meets standard complete-food requirements for puppies, but it is not formulated with the same premium ingredients as some higher-priced brands. Whether it suits your specific puppy comes down to how they get on with it rather than the brand's reputation alone.
- Do large-breed puppies need a different Pedigree food to small breeds?
- Large-breed puppies generally do best on a food specifically formulated for slower, controlled growth, since growing too fast can strain developing joints. Check whether the specific product you are considering is labelled for large-breed growth rather than assuming any puppy food covers every size.
- When should I switch my puppy from puppy food to adult food?
- This depends on breed size — smaller breeds typically move to adult food from around a year old, while larger breeds often stay on puppy food longer because they take longer to reach full size. Check the specific product's guidance, and switch gradually over a week or two either way.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.