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Darford vs Tartar Shield

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., and Tartar Shield by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc. On KibbleLab, Darford averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Tartar Shield. Darford makes food for dogs, while Tartar Shield covers cats and dogs.

Darford and Tartar Shield compared

Darford Tartar Shield
Manufacturer Darford International Inc. Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 1987 2002
Headquarters Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Products listed 18 8
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) 7.6 (avg of 8)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Darford vs Tartar Shield: how they compare

Scores

Darford scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 8 for Tartar Shield. 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. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc., an independent maker, based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA, founded in 2002.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 18 Darford foods and 8 Tartar Shield foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Darford or Tartar Shield?

Darford scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Tartar Shield. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Darford and Tartar Shield?

Darford is made by Darford International Inc. Tartar Shield is made by Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Darford has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 8 for Tartar Shield.

Where is each brand based?

Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Tartar Shield is based in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.

Have Darford or Tartar Shield been recalled?

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

See the full profiles: Darford and Tartar Shield .

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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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