Puppy Prairie Recipe Wild Red Raw Coated High Protein Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Stella & Chewy's Puppy Prairie Recipe is a raw-coated dry food for puppies, featuring chicken and turkey as its main protein sources.
This formula has a strong protein profile, with chicken and turkey as the first two ingredients, providing high biological value. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber and named fat sources like chicken fat and marine oil, which is a good source of EPA and DHA.
Nothing concerning in the deck.
Good fit for puppies of any size. Nothing serious working against it.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Based on 3,363 OFA cardiac screenings, 1.0% of Saint Bernards had abnormal findings. Dilated cardiomyopathy and subaortic stenosis are noted heritable cardiac diseases in the breed (OFA) . Good fit for puppy Saint Bernards navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Chicken anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus chicken liver at position 10 (a natural taurine precursor). What to watch: calorie density (489 kcal/cup) is rich for a lower-activity breed.
Looking at this for puppy Saint Bernards or Saint Bernards 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, 2022epidemiology · breed predisposition· cited in 4 claims
- FDA, 2019cardiac concerns with named research if dcm predisposed · diet composition· cited in 3 claims
- OFAcardiac concerns with named research if dcm predisposed
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At 79/100, this formula sits near the top of our catalog. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 22.5 points to the final number: Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. Secondary contribution comes from carbohydrate quality (+16 points). Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.
- Top 2% for DMB protein in grain-inclusive dry kibbles (40.9%)
- Top 5% for overall Sniff Score in dry kibbles (79/100)
- Top 10% for caloric density in Stella & Chewy's's lineup (489 kcal/cup)
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 animalchicken
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.
- 2protein animalturkey
Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3protein animalchicken meal
Chicken with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh chicken. See why →
Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 4grainbarley
Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.
Position 4: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.
- 5grainoatmeal
Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.
Position 5: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.
- 6othernatural flavor
Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.
- 7fatchicken fat
Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. See why →
Position 7: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 8fatground flaxseed
Cracked flaxseed for better digestibility. Same plant omega-3s as whole flaxseed, just easier for the dog to extract.
Position 8: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 9fibertomato pomace
The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.
Position 9: functional fiber for digestion or satiety.
- 10protein animalchicken liver
Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.
Position 10. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.
- 11quail
Position 11: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 12guineafowl
- 13goose
- 14protein animalduck
Real meat. Often used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities to chicken or beef.
Position 14: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 15protein animalturkey meal
Turkey with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh turkey. See why →
Position 15: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 16chicken gizzards
- 17vegetablepumpkin
Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.
- 18ground pumpkin seeds
- 19chia seed
Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.
- 20fruitcranberries
Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.
- 21vegetablespinach
Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.
- 22vegetablebroccoli
Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.
- 23beets
Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.
- 24vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
- 25squash
Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.
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