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Open Farm

Senior Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Evidence Good
dry adult maintenance $7.50/lb Data verified from brand site

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Open Farm Senior Grain-Free Dog Kibble is a dry food for adult maintenance, primarily featuring turkey, chicken, and whitefish.

This kibble offers a strong protein profile, with turkey as the main ingredient, providing high biological value. It also includes quality fat sources like marine oil, which is a good source of EPA and DHA. Plus, the formula incorporates named fish for diverse, highly bioavailable protein.

The formula contains high legume stacking, with peas, garbanzo beans, and lentils all in the top 10 ingredients. This is a pattern the FDA has investigated, though the formula is mitigated by the presence of named fish.

Good fit for adult dogs, especially those whose owners prioritize diverse protein sources. Less ideal if you prefer foods with minimal legume content.

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

Who this is for

Strong fit for senior French Bulldogs and similar lower-energy companion breeds navigating a sensitive stomach. Working in its favor: protein at 34% DMB supports lean mass in aging dogs. Turkey leads at position 1, but 4 stacked proteins make isolating triggers harder. Frenchies have notoriously sensitive GI tracts plus a tendency toward obesity given their low activity needs. Limited-ingredient formulas with moderate calorie density tend to fit them well.

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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.

Why this score

Solid grade. 73/100 (B) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+21.5 points): Strong protein profile with turkey as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. What we'd flag for vet discussion: controversial-ingredient penalty (-2 points). Contains high legume stacking. Multiple pulse-family ingredients in top 15. Mitigated by taurine supplementation or organ meat (natural taurine precursor) in top 10. A-tier is 2.0 points away. Trimming controversial-ingredient penalty is the most direct route.

What lifted the score

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

PQI

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

FQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK
What pulled it down

Contains high legume stacking. Multiple pulse-family ingredients in top 15. Mitigated by taurine supplementation or organ meat (natural taurine precursor) in top 10..

CIP
What sets this apart
  • Lowest crude fiber in Open Farm's lineup (5.0% DMB)
  • Top quartile for protein quality in grain-free dry kibbles (21.4/27)
  • Bottom 2% for carb quality in Open Farm's lineup (11/16)

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

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Better match
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Best value
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Open Farm

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$5.71/lb vs your seed's $7.50/lb (24% less) at a comparable score.

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 34% ⓘ
Protein
31%
min (as fed)
Fat
12.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

46 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    turkey

    Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

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

  2. 2
    chicken

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

    Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.

  3. 3
    sweet potato

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

    Position 3: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  4. 4
    whitefish meal

    Whitefish cooked into a dry concentrate. Strong protein source, common in premium formulas.

    Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  5. 5
    peas

    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 5. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.

  6. 6
    garbanzo beans

    Same as chickpeas. Part of the legume stack the FDA investigated. See why →

    Position 6. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.

  7. 7
    herring meal

    Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.

    Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  8. 8
    lentils

    Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →

    Position 8. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.

  9. 9
    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

    Position 9: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  10. 10
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

    Position 10: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  11. 11
    pumpkin

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

    Position 11: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.

  12. 12
    natural flavor

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

  13. 13
    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

    Position 13. Trace marine oil. Contributes some omega-3 but well below the level that drives EPA/DHA totals.

  14. 14
    red lentils

    Same concern as other lentils. Affordable plant protein, part of the legume stack the FDA examined. See why →

    Position 14. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

  15. 15
    carrots

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

    Position 15: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.

  16. 16
    apples

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

  17. 17
    dandelion greens
  18. 18
    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

  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
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  21. 21
    raspberries
  22. 22
    dried chicory root

    Natural prebiotic. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria. The same compound (inulin) used in human gut-health products.

  23. 23
    sun cured alfalfa
  24. 24
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  25. 25
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

Showing first 25 of 46. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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

AAFCO statement

Nutrition & Benefits Guaranteed Analysis Calorie Content: 3600 kcal me/kg, 401 kcal me/cup Nutrient Percentage of Recipe Crude Protein (min) 31% Crude Fat (min) 12.5% Crude Fibre (max) 4.5% Moisture (max) 10% DHA (min) 0.1% Calcium (min) 1.2% Phosphorus (min) 1.0% Vitamin A (min) 5000 IU/kg Vitamin E (min) 50 IU/kg Omega-6* (min) 2% Omega-3* (min) 0.4% Glucosamine* (min) 1300 mg/kg Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) 1550 mg/kg Open Farm Senior Turkey & Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. View Complete Nutritional Profile