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Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Kibble Grain-Free Prairie Recipe Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag
Stella & Chewy's

Wild Red Raw Coated Kibble Grain-Free Prairie Recipe Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $3.05/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Kibble Grain-Free Prairie Recipe is a dry dog food featuring chicken and turkey as its main protein sources.

This food has a strong protein profile, with chicken as the first ingredient, which means good biological value for your dog. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources that provide fermentable fiber. Plus, the fat sources are good, using named fats and marine oil for beneficial EPA and DHA.

There are no notable negative drivers or flagged ingredients in this formula, which is a good sign for its overall quality.

Good fit for most adult dogs, especially those whose owners prioritize a strong protein profile and quality ingredients.

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

Who this is for

Strong fit for adult Golden Retrievers navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Chicken anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus chicken liver at position 8 (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

Methodology

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

  • FDA, 2022
    cardiac · epidemiology · breed predisposition· cited in 5 claims
  • FDA, 2019
    diet composition· cited in 2 claims
  • NRC, 2006
    nutrient bioavailability

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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.

Why this score

Sniff scored this formula 81/100, landing in A-tier territory. The biggest contributor was protein quality (+23 points): Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. Also adding to the lift: carbohydrate quality (+15). Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

What lifted the score

Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI
What pulled it down

No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.

What sets this apart
  • Top 4% for carb quality in grain-free dry kibbles (15/16)
  • Bottom quartile for caloric density in Stella & Chewy's's lineup (393 kcal/cup)
  • Top 1% for overall Sniff Score in grain-free dry kibbles (81/100)

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

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 40% ⓘ
Protein
35%
min (as fed)
Fat
15%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

53 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
    turkey

    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.

  3. 3
    chicken 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.

  4. 4
    sweet potato

    Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

    Position 4: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  5. 5
    tapioca

    Starch from cassava root. Highly digestible energy source, but pure starch with minimal nutrition beyond that.

  6. 6
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  7. 7
    chicken 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.

  8. 8
    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 8. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.

  9. 9
    tomato 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.

  10. 10
    turkey meal

    Turkey with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh turkey. See why →

    Position 10: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  11. 11
    quail

    Position 11: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  12. 12
    guineafowl
  13. 13
    goose
  14. 14
    duck

    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.

  15. 15
    chicken gizzards

    Position 15: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  16. 16
    pumpkin

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

  17. 17
    ground pumpkin seeds
  18. 18
    chia seed

    Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.

  19. 19
    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

  20. 20
    spinach

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

  21. 21
    broccoli

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

  22. 22
    beets

    Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.

  23. 23
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  24. 24
    squash

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

  25. 25
    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

Showing first 25 of 53. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

20 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.