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PureBites vs Taiga

PureBites is made by Pure Treats Inc., and Taiga by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. On KibbleLab, PureBites averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Taiga. PureBites makes food for cats and dogs, while Taiga covers dogs.

PureBites and Taiga compared

PureBites Taiga
Manufacturer Pure Treats Inc. Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2005 2006
Headquarters Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada
Products listed 73 2
Serves Cats & dogs 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 .
8.6 (avg of 73) 8.0 (avg of 2)
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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PureBites vs Taiga: how they compare

Scores

PureBites scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 73 scored foods, compared with 8.0 across 2 for Taiga. 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

PureBites is made by Pure Treats Inc., an independent maker, based in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada, founded in 2005. Taiga is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 73 PureBites foods and 2 Taiga foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, PureBites or Taiga?

PureBites scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 73 scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Taiga. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes PureBites and Taiga?

PureBites is made by Pure Treats Inc. Taiga is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

PureBites has 73 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Taiga.

Where is each brand based?

PureBites is based in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada. Taiga is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Have PureBites or Taiga been recalled?

Neither PureBites nor Taiga 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: PureBites and Taiga .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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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