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Raw Blend Ranchers' Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
Victor

Raw Blend Ranchers' Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 10, 2026

Dog · Dry All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a high-protein dry dog food that combines beef-based kibble with freeze-dried beef pieces for extra palatability and animal protein. It uses beef and beef meal as primary protein sources, with grains like sorghum, millet, and brown rice plus peas for carbohydrates. The formula is complete and balanced for most life stages, with added taurine, omega fatty acids, and joint-supporting nutrients like glucosamine and chondroitin.

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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

This beef-based dry food with added freeze-dried beef suits many healthy dogs who do well on a mixed animal-protein and grain formula. It offers a relatively high protein and fat content, making it a good fit for active dogs that can handle a richer diet. It is formulated for all life stages except growth of large-breed puppies, so it’s better for adults, small- to medium-breed puppies, and non–large-breed adolescents.

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

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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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Skin Coat Health Immune Support Digestive Health Heart Care Brain Health Eye Health
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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

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Strengths

  • Beef and beef meal are the main protein sources, giving good-quality animal protein to support muscle maintenance.
  • The 34% protein and 18% fat make this a relatively energy-dense option for active or working dogs.
  • Includes added taurine, omega-3 and omega-6 fats, which support heart, skin, and coat health.
  • Meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, except large-breed puppy growth, so it can serve as a complete diet.

Considerations

  • Contains peas in the top ingredients; in grain-free, legume-heavy diets this has been linked to heart issues, so discuss with your vet if you have a predisposed breed.
  • This recipe is not appropriate for large-breed puppies expected to reach 70 lb or more as adults.
  • Main protein is beef, so it won’t be suitable for dogs with known beef allergies or sensitivities.
  • At 380 kcal per cup and 18% fat, it is quite calorie-dense, so portion control is important for dogs prone to weight gain.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Beef Meal (A Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin), Grain Sorghum, Peas, Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Menhaden Fish Meal, Blood Meal Conventionally Dried, Whole Grain Millet, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Freeze-Dried Beef, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Yeast Culture, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Organic Dried Seaweed Meal, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Stearate, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Silicon Dioxide, L-Carnitine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract, Inulin, Lecithin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid)

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
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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02
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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03
Grain Sorghum
Grain sorghum is a gluten-free cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate and fiber source that also contributes modest plant protein, B vitamins, and minerals, often serving as an alternative to corn or wheat. It supplies energy and dietary fiber for dogs and cats but is relatively low in certain essential amino acids (like lysine), and some tannin-containing varieties can reduce palatability and nutrient digestibility—processing and balanced formulation mitigate these issues, and sourcing should guard against mycotoxin contamination.
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
Pork Fat
Pork fat is a concentrated animal fat commonly added to pet food to boost calorie density, palatability, and texture, serving as a primary energy source and flavor enhancer. It provides mainly saturated and monounsaturated fats and some omega‑6 fatty acids that can support energy needs and skin/coat condition, but because it is calorie‑dense and relatively low in omega‑3s, excessive inclusion can contribute to obesity or pancreatitis risk, and it should be properly rendered and preserved to avoid rancidity; some pets may also have pork sensitivities.

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)
34.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
18.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.70%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3713
kcal / Kg
380
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
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
VICTOR RAW BLEND RANCHER'S BEEF RECIPE for Dogs 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 (70lb or more as an adult).

Brand

Victor Super Premium Pet Food is known for its high-protein, nutrient-dense dry dog foods formulated for active dogs and those with specialized dietary needs. The brand emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and utilizes a 'Nutrient-dense formula' designed for performance, with manufacturing taking place in the U.S. at Mid America Pet Food’s facility.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Mid America Pet Food
Parent company TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners
Founded 2007
Headquarters Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA
Website mapf.com
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Texas
Manufacturing oversight

Mid America Pet Food maintains in-house control of its production processes, with its facility in Mt. Pleasant, Texas meeting stringent quality and safety standards such as HACCP procedures and FDA compliance for pet food manufacturing.

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Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Mid America Pet Food 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 Victor Raw Blend Ranchers' Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Oct 15, 2026

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We have no recalls on record for Victor. 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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