A new puppy needs food made for growth. Puppies need the right balance of protein, energy, calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones without growing too fast. Josera, the German pet food maker, sells a range of junior dry foods through its official online shop, and each one is designed for a different type of puppy.
This guide compares Josera’s main puppy foods by breed size, recipe and price so you can pick the right bag before your puppy comes home. As always, check with your vet if your puppy has a health condition.
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In this guide
- Josera Puppy Foods at a Glance
- Kids: For Medium and Large Breeds
- YoungStar: Grain-Free for All Breeds
- Mini Junior Duck & Salmon: For Small Breeds
- SensiJunior: For Sensitive Tummies
- Junior Duck & Potato: A Single Animal Protein
- Junior High Protein Sea Fish: For Very Active Puppies
- For Breeders: Mother & Puppy and Puppy Milk
- The Josera Puppy Box
- Ordering From the Josera Shop
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions
Josera Puppy Foods at a Glance
Prices are taken from josera.de at the time of writing. All the junior foods below are suitable from six weeks of age.
| Food | Best for | Recipe | 3 kg price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids | Medium and large breeds | Chicken and rice, gluten-free | 17.49 euros |
| YoungStar | All breeds | Chicken and potato, grain-free | 19.99 euros |
| Mini Junior Duck & Salmon | Small breeds | Duck and salmon, small kibble | 19.99 euros |
| SensiJunior | Sensitive tummies, medium and large breeds | Salmon, duck and rice, gluten-free | 17.49 euros |
| Junior Duck & Potato | All breeds, single land-animal protein | 100% duck, grain-free | 20.99 euros |
| Junior High Protein Sea Fish | Very active puppies, all breeds | Salmon protein and sweet potato, grain-free | 21.99 euros |
Most of these foods also come in 900 g, 4.5 kg, 12.5 kg and larger bags, which work out cheaper per kilo. Compare puppy food sizes at Josera.
Kids: For Medium and Large Breeds
Kids is Josera’s puppy food for medium and large breeds. It is a gluten-free recipe with chicken and rice, and 79% of its protein comes from animal sources. Josera says the protein and fat levels support moderate growth, while a balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio, green-lipped mussel and omega-3 from salmon oil support bones and joints. The kibble is larger, at around 18.5 x 11.5 mm. Puppies can stay on Kids until adulthood without changing food. A 12.5 kg bag costs 48.99 euros.
YoungStar: Grain-Free for All Breeds
YoungStar is a grain-free option with chicken and potato, made for puppies of all breeds. Josera states that 86% of its protein is from animal sources, and the improved recipe has more poultry protein than before. It has moderate protein and energy levels and kibble of around 14.5 mm. As with Kids, it can be fed until adulthood.
Mini Junior Duck & Salmon: For Small Breeds
Small breeds need small kibble, and Mini Junior Duck & Salmon has small, crunchy pieces of around 10.5 x 4 mm. It was previously called MiniJunior; the recipe is the same in new packaging. Duck and salmon provide the animal protein, with herbs and fruit for variety. Josera says the food binds calcium in saliva, which can help reduce the risk of tartar. It also comes in a 10 kg bag for 49.99 euros.
SensiJunior: For Sensitive Tummies
If your puppy has a sensitive digestion, SensiJunior is designed to be easy to digest. The gluten-free recipe uses salmon, duck and rice, with psyllium husk to support gut flora and a fibre blend to regulate digestion. It now includes Josera’s IMMUNE PLUS complex with yeast cell walls and antioxidants. It suits medium and large breeds, and the next step as an adult is SensiAdult.
Junior Duck & Potato: A Single Animal Protein
Junior Duck & Potato is the puppy version of Josera’s popular adult Duck & Potato. It is grain-free and uses duck as the only land-animal protein source, which Josera describes as monoprotein. That makes it a good option for owners who want a simple recipe. It suits all breeds, contains IMMUNE PLUS, and can be fed until adulthood before an easy switch to the adult version.
Junior High Protein Sea Fish: For Very Active Puppies
For lively puppies that never seem to stop, Junior High Protein Sea Fish has a protein to fat ratio of 30/16. It combines salmon protein with sweet potato for energy, in a grain-free recipe for all breeds. It also has the salmon fatty acids, L-carnitine and taurine found across the junior range.
For Breeders: Mother & Puppy and Puppy Milk
Mother & Puppy Salmon & Rice, previously called FamilyPlus, is a gluten-free food for pregnant and nursing dogs and their puppies up to eight weeks old. The small kibble can be soaked in water or Josera puppy milk to help puppies move on to solid food. Josera Welpenstarter puppy milk costs 27.99 euros for 2.5 kg and is a complementary food only, not a replacement for the mother’s milk.
The Josera Puppy Box
If you are still deciding, the Josera Puppy Box costs 9.99 euros. The Kids version includes a 900 g bag of Kids, a 5 euro voucher, a brochure, a digital puppy guide, a squeaky toy and a measuring cup. Puppy Boxes are also available for YoungStar, Mini Junior, SensiJunior, Junior Duck & Potato and High Protein Sea Fish. See the Josera Puppy Box.
Ordering From the Josera Shop
- Free delivery on orders over 39 euros.
- Delivery in 1 to 3 working days when you order by 2pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturday delivery available.
- New customers can get 10% off with the code NEUKUNDE.
- A subscription option is available at a slightly lower price and can be cancelled at any time.
Conclusion
For most medium and large puppies, Kids is the classic choice. YoungStar and Junior Duck & Potato are good grain-free options, Mini Junior is designed for small breeds, SensiJunior for sensitive tummies, and High Protein Sea Fish for very active puppies. Whichever you choose, change food gradually over several days. Find the right puppy food at Josera.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can puppies eat Josera junior food?
The junior foods in this guide are suitable from six weeks of age.
Do I need to change food when my puppy grows up?
Kids, YoungStar, Mini Junior and Junior Duck & Potato can all be fed until adulthood without a change.
Which Josera puppy food is grain-free?
YoungStar, Junior Duck & Potato and Junior High Protein Sea Fish are grain-free.
Does Josera offer free delivery?
Yes, on orders over 39 euros from the Josera online shop.
