Bil-Jac Puppy Select Formula Dry Dog Food Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food
Bil-Jac Puppy Select Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Bil-Jac Puppy Select Formula Dry Dog Food and Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.25% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 3.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4022 kcal/kg | 3833 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken By-Products (organs only, source of arginine), Corn Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Oatmeal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Sodium Propionate (a preservative), L-Lysine, Monocalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Vitamin A Acetate, Copper Sulfate, Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Manganous Oxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols and BHA (preservatives), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken meal, corn, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brewers dried yeast, dried beet pulp, oat, whitefish meal, natural flavor, flaxseed, dried egg product, potassium chloride, salt, monosodium phosphate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-methionine, L-lysine, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), yucca schidigera extract, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, niacin supplement, dried kelp, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, folic acid, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Immune support, Probiotic support, Skin coat health | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Joint care, Brain health, Skin coat health, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Slow Cooked |
| Life stage | Puppy | 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | All Life Stages |
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 | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Corn
- Beet Pulp
- Brewer's Yeast
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Bil-Jac Puppy Select Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Corn, Beet Pulp, Brewer's Yeast.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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