Duck & Beef Grain-Free Adult Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Formula Raw Duck & Beef Grain-Free Adult Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is a freeze-dried raw food for adult dogs, primarily featuring duck and beef.
This freeze-dried raw food offers a strong protein profile, with boneless duck as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. It also includes a variety of beef organs like heart, kidney, and liver, which add diverse, highly bioavailable protein.
The main thing to note is the absence of a declared omega-3 source, such as fish oil or algae oil, which means it might not provide sufficient levels of these essential fatty acids.
Good fit for adult dogs whose owners prefer a freeze-dried raw diet with diverse protein sources. Less ideal if you want a declared omega-3 source.
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Good fit for adult Golden Retrievers and similar active sporting breeds navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Boneless duck anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus beef heart at position 4 (a natural taurine precursor). In its 2022 update on diet-associated DCM, the FDA identified Golden Retrievers as the most reported breed, with 121 cases out of 1,382 total canine reports (8.8%) received between January 1, 2014, and November 1, 2022 (FDA, 2022) .
Looking at this for adult Golden Retrievers or Golden Retrievers with diet-associated DCM concerns ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.
Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.
Research informing this analysis
MethodologyThe Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.
- FDA, 2022cardiac · epidemiology · breed predisposition· cited in 5 claims
- FDA, 2019diet composition· cited in 2 claims
- NRC, 2006nutrient bioavailability
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Solid grade. 61/100 (B) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+23.5 points): Strong protein profile with boneless duck as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. What we'd flag for vet discussion: fat quality (-8 points). No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
Strong protein profile with boneless duck as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.
AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.
No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
- Lowest fat quality in grain-free freeze-dried foods (4/16)
- Top 10% for protein quality in grain-free freeze-dried foods (23.3/27)
- Bottom 2% for crude fiber in grain-free freeze-dried foods (2.1% DMB)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.
- 1boneless duck
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2ground duck bone
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3boneless beef
Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 4protein animalbeef heart
Position 4. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.
- 5protein animalbeef kidney
Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.
Position 5. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.
- 6beef green tripe
Position 6. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.
- 7beef pancreas
Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 8beef spleen
Position 8. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.
- 9protein animalbeef liver
Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.
Position 9. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.
- 10carrot
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.
- 11beet
- 12vegetablebroccoli
Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.
Position 12: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 13apple
Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.
- 14vegetablespinach
Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.
Position 14: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 15cranberry/blueberry
- 16supplementparsley
Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.
7 of 16 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.