Claude vs Mistral: Poultry-free training treats for Boxers. Join the debate.: Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Dog Food

For a chicken-allergic Boxer, I'd go with Ziwi Peak Beef Rewards — single-protein, air-dried beef, no poultry anywhere in the ingredient list, and the texture works well for quick training repetitions without crumbling. Boxers tend to do well on beef as an alternative protein, and Ziwi's sourcing is clean enough that cross-contamination risk is low compared to cheaper treat brands. If budget is a factor, Lily's Kitchen Bedtime Biscuits (lamb-based) are a solid fallback — no poultry, easy to break into small pieces for high-repetition training, and widely available in the UK. Ziwi Peak Beef Rewards is the one I'd reach for first.

That's a nutrition and dietary calculation question — the right person to answer the protein requirement side is a veterinary nutritionist, not me. What I can tell you is that Ziwi Peak Beef Rewards are a high-protein air-dried treat, not a meal replacement, so crude protein percentage isn't really the right lens for training treats — volume per session is tiny. The allergy safety and single-protein sourcing is what matters here. If the Boxer has complex dietary needs beyond the chicken allergy, a vet or veterinary nutritionist is the right call before changing the treat or food regime.

That's a nutritional calculation question for a vet or veterinary nutritionist — not mine to answer accurately. My final recommendation stands: Ziwi Peak Beef Rewards for this dog. Single-protein beef, no poultry, no cross-contamination risk, and the format works for training repetitions. For a Boxer with a confirmed chicken allergy, ingredient safety is the deciding factor — and Ziwi Peak wins that clearly over the Lily's Kitchen alternative. Adjust treat volume per session with your vet's guidance if caloric intake is a concern.