Open Farm · Gently cooked food

Gently Cooked Puppy

For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Open Farm Gently Cooked Puppy scores 66 out of 100. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Open Farm Gently Cooked 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 weight66

The 66 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (10.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 35.4% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight66

The 66 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (10.0%) for this dog's moderate activityFat is 35.4% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 35%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight63.5

The 63.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 35.4% 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 (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, very active, losing weight66

The 66 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (10.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 35.4% of dry matter and fibre is 2.0% 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 (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, calm, losing weight61.6

The 61.6 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (10.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 35.4% of dry matter and fibre is 2.0% 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 (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle83.5

The 83.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (10.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (8.5%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, very active, holding its weight79.1

The 79.1 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (10.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleFat is 35.4% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 32%.

    30.6 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, very active, building muscle83.5

The 83.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (10.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (8.5%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A puppy, calm, building muscle83.5

The 83.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Nothing more to say here.

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.3% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.08% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Fat is 35.4% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA is 0.08% as fed. For a puppy, full points start at 0.1%.

    12.5 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Every kind of dog

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

DogScore
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 weight66
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 weight66
A senior dog, very active, holding its weightnot offered
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight63.5
A puppy, very active, losing weight66
A senior dog, calm, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, calm, losing weight61.6
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle83.5
An adult dog, very active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, building musclenot offered
A puppy, very active, holding its weight79.1
A puppy, very active, building muscle83.5
A puppy, calm, building muscle83.5
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

  • Protein10%
  • Fat8.5%
  • Fibre2%
  • Moisture76%
  • Calcium0.43%
  • Phosphorus0.35%
  • Omega-61.5%
  • Omega-30.3%
  • DHA0.08%
  • Calories1,375 kcal per kg
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Wild-caught Pacific salmon, G.A.P. Step 1 Pork, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Livers, Carrots, Apples, Kale, Butternut Squash, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Bone Broth, Pumpkin, Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Coconut Oil, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Wild-Alaskan Salmon Oil, Chia Seeds, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Turmeric, Cinnamon

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

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

Price

On October 8, 2026 openfarmpet.ca listed the 7.26 kg pack at $99.99 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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