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Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food

Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food and Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food
Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food
Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 28.00%
Fat 15.00% 15.00%
Fiber 5.00% 4.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 1.00%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.50%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3715 kcal/kg 3730 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), barley, whole grain sorghum, chicken fat, dried yeast, oatmeal, turkey meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), flaxseed, tapioca, salmon oil, natural flavor, salt, Threonine, potassium chloride, taurine, choline chloride, freeze-dried chicken, L-Tryptophan, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, zinc proteinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Barley, Turkey Meal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Sorghum, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseeds, Salmon Oil, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Salt, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Montmorillonite Clay, Miscanthus Grass, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Taurine, Yeast Culture, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Skin coat health, Immune support, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Bone health, Brain health, Eye health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Small Large
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
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 Yes
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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Sorghum
  • Chicken Fat
  • Yeast
  • Oatmeal
  • Turkey

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Yeast, Oatmeal, Turkey.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food and Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy 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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