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Darford vs Sprankles for Pets

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., and Sprankles for Pets by Sprankles Pet Products LLC. On KibbleLab, Sprankles for Pets averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Darford makes food for dogs, while Sprankles for Pets covers cats and dogs.

Darford and Sprankles for Pets compared

Darford Sprankles for Pets
Manufacturer Darford International Inc. Sprankles Pet Products LLC
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 1987 2022
Headquarters Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Brooklyn, New York, USA
Products listed 18 9
Serves Dogs Cats & dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
7.7 (avg of 18) 8.6 (avg of 9)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Darford vs Sprankles for Pets: how they compare

Scores

Sprankles for Pets scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 9 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 18 for Darford. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., an independent maker, based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1987. Sprankles for Pets is made by Sprankles Pet Products LLC, an independent maker, based in Brooklyn, New York, USA, founded in 2022.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 18 Darford foods and 9 Sprankles for Pets foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Darford or Sprankles for Pets?

Sprankles for Pets scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 9 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Darford and Sprankles for Pets?

Darford is made by Darford International Inc. Sprankles for Pets is made by Sprankles Pet Products LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Darford has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 9 for Sprankles for Pets.

Where is each brand based?

Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Sprankles for Pets is based in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Have Darford or Sprankles for Pets been recalled?

Neither Darford nor Sprankles for Pets has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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