Legacy vs Redbarn
Legacy is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., and Redbarn by Redbarn Pet Products, LLC, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Legacy averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Redbarn.
Legacy and Redbarn compared
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| Manufacturer | Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. | Redbarn Pet Products, LLC |
| Parent company | Independent | Independent |
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada | Long Beach, California, USA |
| Products listed | 5 | 106 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Cats & dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 |
ScoreThe 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 . |
8.4 (avg of 5) | 7.6 (avg of 106) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Legacy vs Redbarn: how they compare
Scores
Legacy scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 5 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 106 for Redbarn. 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
Legacy is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 2006. Redbarn is made by Redbarn Pet Products, LLC, an independent maker, based in Long Beach, California, USA, founded in 1996.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 5 Legacy foods and 106 Redbarn foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Legacy or Redbarn?
Legacy scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 5 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Redbarn. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Legacy and Redbarn?
Legacy is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. Redbarn is made by Redbarn Pet Products, LLC.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Redbarn has 106 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 5 for Legacy.
Where is each brand based?
Legacy is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Redbarn is based in Long Beach, California, USA.
Have Legacy or Redbarn been recalled?
Neither Legacy nor Redbarn 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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