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Chicken & Salmon Grain-Free Puppy

For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Grain-Free Puppy scores 96.5 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 92.5 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Grain-Free Puppy pack

Who it is for

Made for puppies of every size.

Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.

Not offered to senior dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.

What it scores, and why

For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.

A puppy, calm, holding its weightSmall 92.5Medium 96.5Large 92.5

The 96.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (32.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (16.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 92.5Medium 96.5Large 92.5

The 96.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (32.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, moderately active, losing weightSmall 72.5Medium 76.5Large 72.5

The 76.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 17.8% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

    15 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, very active, losing weightSmall 75Medium 79Large 75

The 79 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (32.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 17.8% of dry matter and fibre is 4.5% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, calm, losing weightSmall 70.6Medium 74.6Large 70.6

The 74.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (32.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 17.8% of dry matter and fibre is 4.5% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

    13.1 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, moderately active, building muscleSmall 92.5Medium 96.5Large 92.5

The 96.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (32.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (16.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, very active, holding its weightSmall 92.5Medium 96.5Large 92.5

The 96.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (32.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, very active, building muscleSmall 92.5Medium 96.5Large 92.5

The 96.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (32.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (16.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A puppy, calm, building muscleSmall 92.5Medium 96.5Large 92.5

The 96.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Nothing more to say here.

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (32.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.6% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    23 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.2%) supports this dog's brain and eye development

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

Every kind of dog

Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.

DogSmallMediumLarge
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, calm, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, very active, building musclenot offered
An adult dog, very active, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, moderately active, building musclenot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, calm, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, calm, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, calm, holding its weight92.596.592.5
A senior dog, calm, building musclenot offered
A senior dog, very active, building musclenot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weightnot offered
An adult dog, calm, building musclenot offered
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight92.596.592.5
A senior dog, very active, holding its weightnot offered
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight72.576.572.5
A puppy, very active, losing weight757975
A senior dog, calm, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, calm, losing weight70.674.670.6
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle92.596.592.5
An adult dog, very active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, building musclenot offered
A puppy, very active, holding its weight92.596.592.5
A puppy, very active, building muscle92.596.592.5
A puppy, calm, building muscle92.596.592.5
A senior dog, very active, losing weightnot offered

Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.

Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.

What the label says

  • Protein32%
  • Fat16%
  • Fibre4.5%
  • Moisture10%
  • Calcium1.2%
  • Phosphorus1%
  • Omega-62.5%
  • Omega-30.6%
  • DHA0.2%
  • Calories3,850 kcal per kg, 462 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Wild-caught Pacific salmon, Whitefish Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Field Peas, Herring Meal, G.A.P. Step 1 Pork, Coconut Oil, Coconut Meal, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Sunflower Oil, Red Lentils, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (yeast), Raspberries, Carrots, Apples, Salmon Oil, Green Lentils, Cranberries, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sun Cured Alfalfa, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, pork, fish, salmon, legumes and sunflower.

Compared with openfarmpet.com on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre, moisture, calories, calories per cup, calcium, phosphorus, omega-3, omega-6 and DHA.

Price

On March 11, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 9.98 kg bag at $113.99 in Canadian dollars.

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How to read this

These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.

Scores as of October 12, 2026.

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