N&D Prime Lamb & Blueberry Medium & Maxi Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Farmina N&D Prime Lamb & Blueberry is a grain-free dry food for adult dogs, with lamb as its primary protein source.
This formula boasts a strong protein profile, with lamb as the first ingredient, providing high biological value. It also includes quality fat sources, like pork fat and marine oil, which is a good source of EPA and DHA. Plus, it has AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.
Nothing concerning in the deck.
Good fit for adult dogs, especially medium and large breeds. Nothing serious working against it.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
The landmark 14-year Purina Lifespan Study on 48 Labrador Retrievers demonstrated that dogs fed 25% fewer calories lived a median of 1.8 years longer and delayed the onset of chronic diseases. Good fit for active large sporting breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and English Setters navigating weight management. Caloric density is not declared. The 2014 AAHA Weight Management Guidelines define overweight as a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 6-7 on a 9-point scale. A score of 8 or 9 indicates obesity, representing 20-30% and >30% above ideal body weight, respectively (Brooks et al., 2014) .
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Research informing this analysis
MethodologyThe Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.
- Brooks et al., 2014diagnostic · protocol · satiety· cited in 5 claims
- APOP, 2023prevalence
- Raffan et al., 2016genetics
Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.
At 75/100, this formula sits near the top of our catalog. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 20.5 points to the final number: Strong protein profile with lamb as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. Secondary contribution comes from fat quality (+12 points). Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
Strong protein profile with lamb as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.
No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.
- Lowest carb quality in Farmina's lineup (11/16)
- Top 5% for overall Sniff Score in grain-free dry kibbles (75/100)
- Bottom 1% for crude fiber in grain-free dry kibbles (2.9% DMB)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1protein animallamb
Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2dehydrated lamb
Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.
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.
- 4pea starch
Refined starch from peas, mostly carbs after the protein is removed. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA examined.
Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.
- 5dehydrated chicken
Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.
Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 6dehydrated pork
Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.
Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 7dried whole eggs
Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 8othernatural flavors
Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.
- 9pork fat
Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.
Position 9: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 10hydrolyzed fish
- 11herring
Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.
Position 11: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 12dehydrated herring
Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.
Position 12: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 13fatchicken fat
Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. See why →
Position 13: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 14herring oil
Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.
Position 14: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 15fiberpea fiber
Insoluble fiber from peas. Doesn't carry the protein-inflation concern of pea protein. Mostly there for stool quality.
Position 15. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.
- 16dried carrot
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.
- 17fiberdried beet pulp
Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble. See why →
- 18suncured alfalfa meal
Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.
- 19fiberinulin
Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.
- 20fructooligosaccharide
Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
- 21mineralpotassium chloride
Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.
- 22dried blueberry
- 23dried apple
Whole apple with the moisture removed. Real fruit, fiber, modest nutrition contribution.
- 24dried pomegranate
Antioxidants, real. Like other fruit additions, the dose in kibble is mostly cosmetic.
- 25dried sweet orange
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