Lamb Grain-Free Adult Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Formula Raw Lamb Grain-Free Adult Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is a freeze-dried raw food for adult dogs, with boneless lamb as its primary protein source.
This food features a strong protein profile, led by boneless lamb as the first ingredient, which provides high biological value. It also includes a variety of organ meats like beef heart, kidney, and liver, adding diverse, highly bioavailable protein sources.
One thing to note is the absence of a declared omega-3 source. Ingredients like fish oil, salmon oil, or algae oil are not listed in the formula.
Good fit for adult dogs whose owners prefer a freeze-dried raw diet. Less ideal if you prioritize a declared omega-3 source.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Good fit for active large sporting breeds, including the Golden Retriever, navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Boneless lamb 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
Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.
Sniff scored this formula 61/100, landing in B-tier territory. The biggest contributor was protein quality (+23.5 points): Strong protein profile with boneless lamb as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. The biggest detractor was fat quality (-8 points): No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
Strong protein profile with boneless lamb 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 DMB fat in grain-free freeze-dried foods (39.4%)
- 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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- 1boneless lamb
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2boneless beef
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3ground beef bone
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.