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Pure Farm To Bowl Free-Range Bison, Lentil & Carrot Grain Free Recipe Dry Dog Food
Canidae

Pure Farm To Bowl Free-Range Bison, Lentil & Carrot Grain Free Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 17, 2026

Dog · Dry Adult Small Medium All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free dry food for adult dogs featuring free-range bison as the primary animal protein, supported by lamb and turkey meals. Sweet potatoes, lentils, peas, and chickpeas provide most of the carbohydrates and fiber, while added taurine, joint-support ingredients, omega fatty acids, and probiotics round out the formula. It’s designed as a complete and balanced maintenance diet for adult dogs who do well on a legume-based, grain-free kibble.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.2 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a solid adult maintenance kibble with respectable protein and fat levels and some nice extras like joint-support nutrients, taurine, and probiotics. It will generally suit healthy adult dogs who do well on grain-free formulas and do not have sensitivities to multiple protein sources. Because legumes make up a substantial portion of the recipe, it is a product I’d use thoughtfully, especially in breeds where heart disease is a concern.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 8.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Joint Care Probiotic Support
Suitable For
Adult Small Medium All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Bison and lamb meal provide good-quality animal protein, with a 28.5% protein level suitable for most adult dogs.
  • Added glucosamine and chondroitin can help support joint health in active or larger dogs.
  • Includes a probiotic (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) which may support digestive health.
  • Meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it is complete and balanced for adult dogs.

Considerations

  • Peas, lentils, and chickpeas are prominent; legume-heavy, grain-free diets have been linked to heart issues in some dogs.
  • Contains multiple animal proteins (bison, lamb, turkey), so it is not ideal as a simple limited-ingredient option for dogs with food allergies.
  • Protein is verified by formulation rather than feeding trials, so real-world digestibility has not been directly tested.
  • If your dog already has heart disease or is a high-risk breed, discuss any legume-rich grain-free diet with your veterinarian.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Bison, Lamb Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Lentils, Dried Yeast, Garbanzo Beans, Turkey Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Canola Oil, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Fermentation Product, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Extract.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

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Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Bison
Bison is used as a high-quality animal protein in dog and cat foods, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for pets with food sensitivities. It supplies essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins and is typically leaner than beef—making it a lower-fat option that may require added fat or formulation adjustments for energy needs; as with all meats it should be part of a complete, balanced diet (especially for cats who need adequate taurine), be sourced and processed safely, and may still cause allergic reactions in some individual pets.
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02
Lamb
Lamb is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a high-quality animal protein that supplies essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins and is often chosen for its palatability or as a “novel” protein in elimination diets. It can be higher in fat and calories than some other meats and may still cause allergic reactions in sensitive animals, so owners of overweight pets or those with food sensitivities should consult a veterinarian and use proper handling/cooking practices if feeding raw or homemade lamb.
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03
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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04
Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
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05
Lentil
Lentils are a plant-based source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients (notably folate and iron) commonly used in pet foods to add bulk, promote satiety and help moderate post-meal blood sugar. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs when properly processed and balanced with animal-derived amino acids, but lentil protein is less digestible and incomplete for obligate carnivores like cats; high legume inclusion can also increase gas or digestive upset and has been discussed in the context of diet-associated heart concerns in dogs, so lentils should be used in nutritionally complete, vetted formulations.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
28.50%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
13.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
5.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3456
kcal / Kg
1568
kcal / Lb
498
kcal / Cup
3
kcal / G
Moderate
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size Small
Breed size Medium
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
Processing method Gently Cooked
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
CANIDAE4 PURE FARM TO BOWL Free-Range Bison, Lentil & Carrot Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Brand

Canidae is a premium pet food brand offering natural, nutritionally balanced dog and cat foods made with responsibly sourced proteins and ingredients. The brand features lines like PURE, All Life Stages, and Goodness, targeting pet owners seeking holistic, sustainable, and high-quality nutrition.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Canidae Pet Food Holdings, LLC
Parent company Ethos Pet Brands (L Catterton / Nexus Capital)
Founded 1996
Headquarters Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Texas
Manufacturing oversight

Canidae operates its own manufacturing facility in Brownwood, Texas, known as the Canidae Pet Nutrition plant, where it maintains quality control and production oversight. The company adheres to industry food safety programs and follows FDA and AAFCO standards for pet food production.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Free-Range Bison, Lentil & Carrot Grain Free Recipe Dry Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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