Best Breed Coldwater Recipe Dry Dog Food Finley's Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food
Best Breed Coldwater Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Best Breed Coldwater Recipe Dry Dog Food and Finley's Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 18, 2026 |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
25.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 13.00% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 4.00% | Not listed |
| Calcium | 1.40% | 1.16% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 1.08% |
| Omega-3 | 1.30% | 1.40% |
| Omega-6 | 2.80% | 2.40% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.08% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3532 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Whitefish Meal, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Millet, Natural Flavor, Lecithin, Dried Carrots, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Kelp, New Zealand Green Mussel, Monosodium Phosphate, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated. Show full list Show less |
salmon, salmon meal, whole grain sorghum, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, pea protein, flax seed, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), dried yeast, natural flavor, canola oil (preserved with tocopherols), peas, brewers rice, potato protein, tricalcium phosphate, pea fiber, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, salt, kale, dried carrots, DL methionine, dried tomato pomace, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), threonine, fructooligosaccharide, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, taurine, dried pumpkin, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), calcium carbonate, lactic acid, marine microalgae oil, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), turmeric, yucca schidigera extract, brewers dried yeast, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, L-carnitine, L-tryptophan, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Allergy support, Probiotic support, Joint care, Skin coat health, Immune support | Joint care, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Salmon
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oatmeal
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Best Breed Coldwater Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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