Open Farm · Kibble
Pasture-Raised Lamb & Ancient Grains
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Open Farm Pasture-Raised Lamb & Ancient Grains scores 87.5 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 83.5 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for dogs of every age and every size.
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.
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 83.5Medium 87.5Large 83.5
The 87.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (26.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 73.5Medium 77.5Large 73.5
The 77.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 16.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
25 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 75.9Medium 79.9Large 75.9
The 79.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (26.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (15.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
6.9 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 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.
An adult dog, very active, building muscleSmall 79.1Medium 83.1Large 79.1
The 83.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Good protein (26.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleHigh fat (15.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyleProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 32%.
30.6 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
An adult dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 79.1Medium 83.1Large 79.1
The 83.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goalProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points start at 30%.
30.6 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 63.5Medium 67.5Large 63.5
The 67.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Good fat (15.0%) provides energy for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog building muscle, full points start at 30%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 75.9Medium 79.9Large 75.9
The 79.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (26.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
6.9 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 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.
An adult dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 83.5Medium 87.5Large 83.5
The 87.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (26.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (15.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
An adult dog, calm, losing weightSmall 61.6Medium 65.6Large 61.6
The 65.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (26.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 16.7% 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 - Nutritional quality
Optimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogProtein is 28.9% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.11% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 83.5 | 87.5 | 83.5 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 73.5 | 77.5 | 73.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | 75.9 | 79.9 | 75.9 |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 79.1 | 83.1 | 79.1 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 79.1 | 83.1 | 79.1 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 63.5 | 67.5 | 63.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 75.9 | 79.9 | 75.9 |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 83.5 | 87.5 | 83.5 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 61.6 | 65.6 | 61.6 |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 84 | 88 | 84 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | 54.9 | 58.9 | 54.9 |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | 71.5 | 75.5 | 71.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | 65.9 | 69.9 | 65.9 |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | 62.5 | 66.5 | 62.5 |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 84 | 88 | 84 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | 71.5 | 75.5 | 71.5 |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 74 | 78 | 74 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 57.8 | 61.8 | 57.8 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | 54 | 58 | 54 |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 62.1 | 66.1 | 62.1 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 64 | 68 | 64 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | 57.2 | 61.2 | 57.2 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | 55.9 | 59.9 | 55.9 |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 79.6 | 83.6 | 79.6 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 79.6 | 83.6 | 79.6 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | 49.7* | 53.7 | 49.7* |
* Under 50, so the food is not on that dog’s list.
What the label says
- Protein26%
- Fat15%
- Fibre4.5%
- Moisture10%
- Calcium1.2%
- Phosphorus1%
- Omega-61.25%
- Omega-30.4%
- DHA0.11%
- Calories3,770 kcal per kg, 428 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
G.A.P. Step 4 Lamb, Oats, Whitefish Meal, Millet, Brown Rice, Coconut Oil, Herring Meal, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (fish), Quinoa, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, 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: lamb, fish, salmon and grain.
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 $109.99 in Canadian dollars.
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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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