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Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.0 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food and Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food
Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food
Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food

Verified May 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.0 / 10 8.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 26.00%
Fat 18.00% 18.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.50%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.30% 0.50%
Omega-6 3.00% 3.00%
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3759 kcal/kg 3705 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef Meal, Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brown Rice, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Inulin, Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Poultry By-Product Meal, Pearled Barley, Ground Corn, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Brown Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Flaxseeds, Yeast Culture, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Yucca schidigera Extract, Lecithin, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite and Calcium Iodate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus High energy, Joint care, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Endurance support, Probiotic support High energy, Joint care, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance Gestation / Lactation
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 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
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Corn
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Beet Pulp
  • Brown Rice
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.0 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp, Brown Rice, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food and Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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