Grain-Free Land Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Redbarn Grain-Free Land Recipe Dry Dog Food is a dry food featuring beef, lamb, and pork as its main protein sources.
This formula has a strong protein profile, with beef as the primary ingredient, which means good biological value for your dog. It also includes premium micronutrient forms like chelated minerals, which are easier for dogs to absorb.
The main thing to watch out for is the lack of an AAFCO statement, which means its nutritional completeness is unverified. There's also high legume stacking, with multiple pulse-family ingredients in the top 15.
Good fit for adult dogs who do well on a beef, lamb, and pork diet. Less ideal if you prioritize AAFCO nutritional completeness.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Good fit for active small hounds like Beagles, Dachshunds, and Boston Terriers navigating weight management. At 434 kcal/cup this formula runs on the rich side, with crude fiber at 7% (above the catalog median, supports satiety). Beagles will eat anything and gain weight on it. Portion control matters more than formula choice for most owners; mid-density adult-maintenance formulas with measurable feeding guidelines work well. 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) .
Looking at this for adult Beagles or Beagles 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
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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.
Sniff scored this formula 59/100, landing in C-tier (acceptable-with-notes). The biggest contributor was protein quality (+23 points): Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. A hard cap of 59 also applied 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). If the brand publishing the AAFCO statement were on the label, the cap would lift and this formula could clear the B-band threshold (60).
Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Premium micronutrient forms such as chelated minerals or natural vitamin E.
No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.
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 Redbarn's lineup (6/16)
- Top 10% for protein quality in dry kibbles (22.9/27)
- Lowest carb quality in Redbarn's lineup (11/16)
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.
- 1protein animalbeef
Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2protein animallamb
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.
- 3protein animallamb meal
Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb. See why →
Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 4protein animalbeef meal
Beef cooked down to a dry concentrate. More protein per pound than fresh beef. See why →
Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 5protein animalpork meal
Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.
Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 6legumelentils
Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →
Position 6. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.
- 7vegetablepotato
Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.
Position 7: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 8legumegarbanzo beans
Same as chickpeas. Part of the legume stack the FDA investigated. See why →
Position 8. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.
- 9legumepeas
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 9. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.
- 10fatsunflower oil
Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.
Position 10: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 11fatflaxseed
Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.
Position 11: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 12vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
Position 12: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 13ground miscanthus grass
Same as miscanthus grass. A plant fiber source, mostly there for stool quality.
- 14vegetablepumpkin
Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.
Position 14: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 15othernatural flavor
Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.
- 16sunflower meal
- 17tapioca
Starch from cassava root. Highly digestible energy source, but pure starch with minimal nutrition beyond that.
- 18mineralpotassium chloride
Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.
- 19mineralsalt
Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.
- 20supplementdl-methionine
Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.
- 21supplementcholine chloride
Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.
- 22mineralzinc proteinate
Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.
- 23mineraliron proteinate
Iron bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.
- 24mineralcalcium iodate
Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.
- 25mineralsodium selenite Flagged
Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →
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24 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.