Archetype Burgers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog & Cat Food, 15-oz canister
Graded by The Sniff System
Wysong Archetype Burgers is a freeze-dried raw food for all life stages, primarily featuring beef and chicken.
Beef is the first ingredient, providing a strong, high-quality protein source with high biological value. The formula also uses premium micronutrient forms, like chelated minerals, which are easily absorbed. With 50% crude protein and 28% crude fat, it's a nutrient-dense option.
The main thing to note is the absence of a declared omega-3 source. Ingredients like fish oil, salmon oil, or algae oil are not present in the formula.
Good fit for dogs of all life stages who thrive on a high-protein, freeze-dried raw diet. Less ideal if you want a specific omega-3 source.
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Good fit for adult Golden Retrievers navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Beef anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15. 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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.
Solid grade. 62/100 (B) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+21 points): Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. What we'd flag for vet discussion: fat quality (-8 points). No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
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 declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
- Lowest fat quality in Wysong's lineup (4/16)
- Top 10% for DMB protein in grain-free freeze-dried foods (51.5%)
- Lowest carb quality in Wysong's lineup (9/16)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 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.
- 2beef organs
Position 2. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.
- 3protein animalchicken
Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.
Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 4beef bone
Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 5beef fat
Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.
Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 6beef blood
Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 7othernatural flavor
Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.
- 8vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
Position 8: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 9vegetablecelery
Real vegetable. Mostly water and a little fiber. Decorative more than nutritional in the amounts used.
Position 9: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 10beets
Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.
- 11supplementparsley
Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.
- 12lettuce
- 13watercress
- 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.
- 15broccoli sprouts
- 16flaxseeds
Plural form, same as flaxseed. Plant source of omega-3, helpful for skin and coat.
- 17barley grass
- 18wheat grass
- 19algae
- 20apple
Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.
- 21blueberry
- 22cranberry
Same as cranberries. Real ingredient, dose in kibble is small.
- 23plums
- 24lecithin
Natural emulsifier, usually from soy or sunflower. Helps blend fats and water. Safe at typical inclusion.
- 25seaweed-derived calcium
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Archetype Burgers are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, but for optimal nutrition should be used in combination with, or as an alternative to, meals of the various Wysong canned and dry diets, Wysong supplements, and fresh foods. Variety is key to health.