Open Farm · Kibble
Salmon & Ancient Grains Puppy
For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Open Farm Salmon & Ancient Grains Puppy scores 95 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 91 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 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 91Medium 95Large 91
The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (27.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (14.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 91Medium 95Large 91
The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (27.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (14.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, moderately active, losing weightSmall 81Medium 85Large 81
The 85 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 15.6% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
25 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, very active, losing weightSmall 82.2Medium 86.2Large 82.2
The 86.2 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (27.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 15.6% 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.
26.2 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, calm, losing weightSmall 69.1Medium 73.1Large 69.1
The 73.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (27.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 15.6% 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
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, moderately active, building muscleSmall 91Medium 95Large 91
The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (27.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (14.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, very active, holding its weightSmall 91Medium 95Large 91
The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (27.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (14.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, very active, building muscleSmall 86.6Medium 90.6Large 86.6
The 90.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Good protein (27.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleHigh fat (14.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyleProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 32%.
30.6 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
A puppy, calm, building muscleSmall 91Medium 95Large 91
The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (27.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
22 of 25 - 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 - 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.
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 | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 91 | 95 | 91 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 91 | 95 | 91 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 81 | 85 | 81 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 82.2 | 86.2 | 82.2 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 69.1 | 73.1 | 69.1 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 91 | 95 | 91 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 91 | 95 | 91 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 86.6 | 90.6 | 86.6 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 91 | 95 | 91 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | not 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
- Protein27%
- Fat14%
- Fibre4.5%
- Moisture10%
- Calcium1.2%
- Phosphorus1%
- Omega-61.5%
- Omega-31%
- DHA0.2%
- Calories3,700 kcal per kg, 420 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for growth, including large-breed puppies, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Wild-caught Pacific salmon, Oats, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Barley, Sorghum (Milo), Coconut Oil, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil, Carrots, Natural Flavor (yeast), Apples, Cranberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, L-Threonine, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: fish, salmon, grain 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 $106.99 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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