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Grain Free Woodlands Select Dry Dog Food
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Grain Free Woodlands Select Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Dog · Dry All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free dry dog food for all life stages that uses wild boar, turkey, and fish meal as its main animal protein sources. Lentils, chickpeas, and tapioca provide carbohydrates and fiber, while added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, taurine, and L‑carnitine support overall nutrition. It also includes multiple probiotic and prebiotic ingredients aimed at supporting digestive health.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.2 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a well-formulated, higher-protein grain-free kibble suitable for puppies and adults, including large-breed puppies, when portioned correctly. It offers multiple animal protein sources, added omega fatty acids, and an extensive mix of prebiotics and probiotics for gut health. Because legumes are prominent in the recipe, I would be cautious using it as the only long-term diet in dogs from breeds with known heart concerns until we know more from ongoing research.

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.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

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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Probiotic Support Digestive Health Antioxidant Support Brain Health Heart Care Skin Coat Health Joint Care Immune Support
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Wild boar, turkey, turkey meal, and fish meal provide a variety of animal proteins and essential amino acids.
  • Guaranteed 26% protein and 16% fat are appropriate for most healthy dogs, including many active dogs.
  • Added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, taurine, and L-carnitine help round out the nutrient profile.
  • Includes multiple probiotic strains, prebiotics, and selenium yeast to support a healthy gut microbiome.

Considerations

  • Green lentils, red lentils, and garbanzo beans are high in the ingredient list, so this is a legume-heavy grain-free diet.
  • Some dogs with chicken or poultry sensitivities may also react to turkey, so it may not suit those pets.
  • Dogs with certain heart risks may be better on a non–legume-heavy formula until we know more about the grain-free and DCM connection.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

wild boar, turkey, turkey meal, menhaden fishmeal, green lentils, red lentils, garbanzo beans, tapioca starch, sunflower oil, sunflower meal, dried plain beet pulp, dried tomato pomace, chia seeds, natural flavor, potassium chloride, dried yeast, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), salt, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), brewers dried yeast, DL methionine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, citric acid (a preservative), L-carnitine, taurine, 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.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Wild Boar
Wild boar is a game meat used as a novel animal-protein source in dog and cat diets, providing high-quality protein, essential amino acids and often higher levels of iron and B vitamins that support muscle maintenance and overall health. It can be helpful for pets with sensitivities to common proteins but may have variable fat content and a strong flavor, and should be sourced and processed to commercial pet-food standards to minimize risks from pathogens, parasites and inconsistent nutrient profiles.
02
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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03
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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04
Menhaden Fish
Menhaden fish is used in pet foods primarily as a high-quality animal protein and as a concentrated source of fish oil rich in omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), which support healthy skin and coat, joint mobility, and anti‑inflammatory benefits for dogs and cats. It enhances palatability and provides essential micronutrients like iodine and selenium, but owners should be aware of possible fish allergies, caloric density and oil oxidation, and prefer products from reputable, sustainably sourced suppliers to reduce contamination risks.
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05
Green Lentil
Green lentils are a cooked, plant‑based ingredient commonly used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, and plant protein while contributing iron, folate, B vitamins and other minerals with low fat. They can add beneficial fiber and micronutrients for dogs but are an incomplete protein for obligate‑carnivore cats and should be included only in balanced formulations; cooking and processing reduce anti‑nutritional factors, but lentils can cause gas, mildly impair mineral absorption, and—when used heavily in some grain‑free recipes—have been scrutinized in linkage discussions to canine DCM (causality not established), so diets should ensure adequate bioavailable amino acids and taurine where relevant.

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)
26.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
16.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
7.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3825
kcal / Kg
448
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation Formulation
NutriSource Woodlands Select Recipe Grain Free Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).

Brand

A family-made line of dry and wet dog and cat food produced in Perham, Minnesota, spanning the NutriSource, PureVita, Element Series, and Choice ranges. Built around its Good 4 Life supplement system and vertically integrated manufacturing.

Price tier $$$

Manufacturer

Company name Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc.
Parent company KLN Family Brands
Founded 1964
Headquarters Perham, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Minnesota
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

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 NutriSource Grain Free Woodlands Select Dry Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 1, 2026

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