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Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 37.00%
Fat 18.00% 15.00%
Fiber 3.50% 4.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.10%
Omega-3 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-6 4.00% 4.25%
Taurine 0.25% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 3786 kcal/kg 3692 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Oats, Barley, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Quinoa, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Choline Chloride, Inulin, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product. Show full list
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Turkey Liver, Turkey Hearts, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care, Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Probiotic support, Joint care, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
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 Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation 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 Chewy
Amazon PetSmart

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE+ Small Breed Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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