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RawMix Open Prairie Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
Open Farm

RawMix Open Prairie Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 23, 2026

Dog · Dry Puppy Adult Senior Small Medium

This is a high-protein, all-life-stages dry dog food that combines chicken, turkey, and fish meals with nutrient-dense ancient grains. It’s coated with chicken bone broth and freeze-dried raw pieces for extra animal protein, and includes ingredients like pumpkin, flaxseed, and fruits and veggies for added fiber and micronutrients. It’s formulated for puppies, adults, and seniors, but not for large-breed puppy growth.

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

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a protein-rich, grain-inclusive kibble with a strong emphasis on poultry and fish as main protein sources. It suits most small to medium-breed dogs across life stages, including many active dogs who do well with higher protein and fat. It is not appropriate as the sole diet for growing large-breed puppies due to AAFCO’s specific exclusion for that group.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

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
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Skin Coat Health Digestive Health Immune Support Joint Care High Energy
Suitable For
Puppy Adult Senior Small Medium
Not Formulated For
What "not formulated for" means Life stages this food isn't certified complete and balanced for, based on its AAFCO statement.
Excludes Large Breed Growth
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Nutritional Perspective

KibbleLab Review

Strengths

  • Chicken, turkey, and fish meals provide multiple high-quality animal protein sources as the foundation of the diet.
  • Includes barley and brown rice as well-established, digestible grain carbohydrate sources instead of relying on legumes.
  • Added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, plus flaxseed and fish meals, help support skin, coat, and overall health needs.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO profiles for all life stages, so it can be used long term for most dogs once an appropriate portion is found.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken, turkey, and fish, so it won’t be a good fit for dogs with known allergies to any of those proteins.
  • The calorie density is fairly high, so portion control is important, especially for less active or senior dogs.
  • Not suitable as the only food for large-breed puppies, as it is not formulated for large-breed growth.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Turkey, Menhaden Fish Meal, Barley, Brown Rice, Herring Meal, Coconut Oil, Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Carrots, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Apples, Cranberries, Salt, Chicken Liver, Chicken Neck, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Potatoes, Tapioca, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Chicken Bone Broth, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Organic Butternut Squash, Organic Blueberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Kale, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, 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
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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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
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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04
Barley
Barley is a cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate and source of dietary fiber (including soluble beta‑glucans), along with modest amounts of B vitamins and minerals. It can support healthy digestion, help moderate post‑meal blood sugar and aid weight management in dogs, but provides limited protein for obligate carnivores like cats, must be cooked/processed for good digestibility, and may be unsuitable for pets with grain sensitivities or calorie‑restricted diets.
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05
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.

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)
31.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
17.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
4.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3850
kcal / Kg
475
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Lifestage Adult
Lifestage Senior
Breed size Small
Breed size Medium
Texture Kibble
Processing method Freeze Dried
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
Exclusions Excludes Large Breed Growth
Substantiation Formulation
Open Farm RawMix Open Prairie & Ancient Grains Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

Brand

Premium "ethically sourced, transparently made" dog and cat food brand offering kibble, freeze-dried raw, gently cooked fresh meals, wet stews, treats and supplements. Differentiators are ingredient-level traceability (trace every lot to source), Certified Humane meat and Ocean Wise/Seafood Watch seafood. Sold in neighborhood pet stores across the US and Canada and DTC online.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Open Farm Inc.
Parent company Independent (minority investors: General Atlantic, Encore Consumer Capital)
Founded 2014
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Minnesota
Manufacturing oversight

Owns no plants; partners with specialized facilities in the US, Canada and Iceland holding GFSI-recognized food safety certifications, audited by Open Farm's team plus independent auditors including Certified Humane. Formulation is led by an in-house team including board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Moran Tal-Gavriel, with third-party test-and-hold lab verification before release.

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. Open Farm 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 Open Farm RawMix Open Prairie Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Open Farm ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Open Farm. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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