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Shepherd Boy Farms Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 48-oz bag
Shepherd Boy Farms

Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 48-oz bag

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freeze dried $34.98/lb

Shepherd Boy Farms Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 48-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 47% ⓘ
Protein
45%
min (as fed)
Fat
34%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
5%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

21 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  3. 3
    chicken hearts
  4. 4
    egg

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label, by amino acid score.

  5. 5
    goat milk
  6. 6
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  7. 7
    sweet potato

    Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

  8. 8
    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

  9. 9
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  10. 10
    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  11. 11
    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

  12. 12
    cod liver oil
  13. 13
    pumpkin seeds
  14. 14
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  15. 15
    chicory root

    Prebiotic fiber that supports gut bacteria. A genuine functional ingredient, not marketing.

  16. 16
    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

  17. 17
    ginger

    Real spice. Some anti-nausea evidence in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly for flavor.

  18. 18
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

  19. 19
    lactobacillus acidophilus
  20. 20
    lactobacillus casei
  21. 21
    bifidobacterium bifidum

14 of 21 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.