Pure Farm To Bowl Free-Range Bison, Lentil & Carrot Grain Free Recipe
Graded by The Sniff System
Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Free-Range Bison, Lentil & Carrot Grain Free Recipe is a dry food featuring bison and lamb as its main protein sources.
The protein quality is reasonable, with bison providing solid amino acid coverage. The brand also offers good evidence, showing extensive transparency and verification for this recipe.
This recipe contains high legume stacking, with multiple pulse-family ingredients appearing in the top 15. This is partially mitigated by the presence of organ meat or taurine supplementation.
Good fit for owners looking for a transparent brand with solid protein sources. Less ideal if you prefer foods without significant legume content.
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Neutral fit for large sporting breeds, including the German Shorthaired Pointer, at the adult life stage. Bison leads the deck at position 1, 31% DMB protein, 445 kcal/cup.
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Sniff scored this formula 54/100, landing in C-tier (acceptable-with-notes). The biggest contributor was protein quality (+14 points): Reasonable protein quality. bison delivers solid amino acid coverage. The biggest detractor was controversial-ingredient penalty (-2 points): Contains high legume stacking. Multiple pulse-family ingredients in top 15. Mitigated by taurine supplementation or organ meat (natural taurine precursor) in top 10. To reach B-tier, this formula would need to gain about 6 points, most likely through controversial-ingredient penalty.
Reasonable protein quality. bison delivers solid amino acid coverage.
Good evidence with extensive transparency and verification.
Contains high legume stacking. Multiple pulse-family ingredients in top 15. Mitigated by taurine supplementation or organ meat (natural taurine precursor) in top 10..
- Lowest fat quality in Canidae's lineup (6/16)
- Bottom 4% for carb quality in dry kibbles (8/16)
- Bottom quartile for caloric density in Canidae's lineup (445 kcal/cup)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1protein animalbison
Real meat, leaner than beef. Used as a novel protein, mostly in premium formulas.
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2protein animallamb meal
Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb. See why →
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
Position 3: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 4legumepeas
Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →
Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.
- 5legumelentils
Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →
Position 5. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.
- 6protein animalturkey meal
Turkey with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh turkey. See why →
Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 7legumegarbanzo beans
Same as chickpeas. Part of the legume stack the FDA investigated. See why →
Position 7. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.
- 8fatcanola oil
Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.
Position 8: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 9suncured alfalfa meal
Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.
- 10vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
Position 10: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 11othernatural flavor
Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.
- 12supplementcholine chloride
Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.
- 13supplementtaurine
Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.
- 14mineralsalt
Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.
- 15preservative naturalmixed tocopherols
Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative. See why →
Natural preservative. Methodologically preferred over synthetic alternatives.
- 16mineralzinc sulfate
Inorganic zinc. Effective at AAFCO doses but less well-absorbed than chelated forms like zinc proteinate.
- 17mineralpotassium chloride
Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.
- 18vitaminvitamin e supplement
Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.
- 19mineralferrous sulfate
Inorganic iron. Standard mineral source. Iron proteinate is the gentler, better-absorbed premium form.
- 20vitaminniacin supplement
B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.
- 21l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
A stable form of vitamin C used in pet food. Provides antioxidant support and survives processing better than plain ascorbic acid.
- 22vitamincalcium pantothenate
Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.
- 23mineralmanganese sulfate
Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.
- 24mineralcopper sulfate
Inorganic copper. Standard, effective at small doses. Premium formulas tend to use copper proteinate instead.
- 25vitaminvitamin a supplement
Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.
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25 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.
CANIDAE PURE Dry Dog Food: Grain Free Bison, Lentil and Carrot Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.