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Pupford Good Dog Food Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford

Good Dog Food Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Evidence Fair
freeze dried $32.04/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Pupford Good Dog Food Chicken Recipe is a freeze-dried food featuring chicken, chicken liver, and chicken heart as its main protein sources.

This food offers good protein quality from chicken, chicken liver, and chicken heart, providing solid amino acid coverage. It also includes quality fat sources like fish oil, which brings beneficial EPA and DHA, and good carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

The main thing to note is the absence of an AAFCO statement, which means its nutritional completeness is unverified. This factor capped its overall score.

Good fit for dogs whose owners prioritize a freeze-dried diet with quality protein and fats. Less ideal if you require AAFCO verification.

Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.

Who this is for

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. Strong fit for active large sporting breeds, including the Labrador Retriever, navigating weight management. At 190 kcal/cup this formula runs on the lean side, with crude fiber at 5% (above the catalog median, supports satiety). According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention's 2023 survey, 59% of dogs in the United States were classified as overweight or obese by their veterinary healthcare professional, representing an estimated 55 million dogs  (APOP, 2023) .

Looking at this for adult Labrador Retrievers or Labrador Retrievers with weight management ? 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

Methodology

The Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.

Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.

Why this score

At 57/100, this formula lands mid-pack. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 14.5 points to the final number: Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage. The ceiling on this score is 59, set because the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement isn't disclosed on the retailer page (so our methodology can't verify the formula meets adult, growth, or all-life-stages standards). The fix path: the brand publishing the AAFCO statement. That would lift the cap and put this formula above the B-band line at 60.

What lifted the score

Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI
What pulled it down

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
What sets this apart
  • Bottom 2% for caloric density in grain-free freeze-dried foods (190 kcal/cup)
  • Bottom quartile for DMB fat in grain-free freeze-dried foods (17.4%)
  • Bottom quartile for protein quality in grain-free freeze-dried foods (14.6/27)

Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 46% ⓘ
Protein
42%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

21 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

    Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.

  2. 2
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

    Position 2. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.

  3. 3
    chicken heart

    Organ meat. Dense in taurine, B vitamins, and CoQ10. One of the best ingredients dogs can eat.

    Position 3. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.

  4. 4
    apple

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  5. 5
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

    Position 5: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  6. 6
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

    Position 6: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  7. 7
    squash

    Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.

  8. 8
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  9. 9
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

    Position 9. Moderate marine-oil inclusion. Supplements EPA/DHA without being the primary fat.

  10. 10
    mixed 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.

  11. 11
    carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  12. 12
    tomato
  13. 13
    shiitake mushroom
  14. 14
    orange
  15. 15
    cranberry

    Same as cranberries. Real ingredient, dose in kibble is small.

  16. 16
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  17. 17
    beet
  18. 18
    tart cherry
  19. 19
    strawberry
  20. 20
    blueberry
  21. 21
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

14 of 21 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.