Open Farm · Kibble
Salmon Grain-Free Puppy
For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Open Farm 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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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:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (30.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (15.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (30.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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 82.5Medium 86.5Large 82.5
The 86.5 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
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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 83.8Medium 87.8Large 83.8
The 87.8 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (30.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 16.7% 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.
26.3 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (30.0%) 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
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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:
- Activity and goal
High protein (30.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (15.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (30.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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:
- Activity and goal
High protein (30.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (15.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (30.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
24 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
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 | 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 | 92.5 | 96.5 | 92.5 |
| 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 | 92.5 | 96.5 | 92.5 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 82.5 | 86.5 | 82.5 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 83.8 | 87.8 | 83.8 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 70.6 | 74.6 | 70.6 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 92.5 | 96.5 | 92.5 |
| 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 | 92.5 | 96.5 | 92.5 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 92.5 | 96.5 | 92.5 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 92.5 | 96.5 | 92.5 |
| 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
- Protein30%
- Fat15%
- Fibre4.5%
- Moisture10%
- Calcium1.2%
- Phosphorus1%
- Omega-62%
- Omega-31%
- DHA0.2%
- Calories3,750 kcal per kg, 435 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for growth, including large-breed puppies, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Wild-caught Pacific salmon, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Field Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Fava Beans, Coconut Oil, Whitefish Meal, Red Lentils, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, 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, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Taurine, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: 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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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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