Blackwood Lamb Meal & Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe With Roasted Lamb Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blackwood Lamb Meal & Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food and Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe With Roasted Lamb Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | 25.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 | 2.20% | 2.80% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.12% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3598 kcal/kg | 3625 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Lamb meal, chicken meal, brown rice, oat, millet, sorghum, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, brewers dried yeast, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), monosodium phosphate, potassium chloride, salt, L-threonine, inulin, choline chloride, 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 |
Lamb, Lamb Meal, Grain Sorghum, Millet, Cracked Pearled Barley, Dried Yeast, Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Grain Brown Rice, Egg Product, Roasted Lamb, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Salmon Oil (a source of DHA), Quinoa, Chia Seed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Joint care, Brain health, Immune support, Skin coat health | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | 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 | 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 | 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.
- Lamb
- Brown Rice
- Millet
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Brown Rice, Millet, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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