Taste of the Wild Dog Food

Hello Everyone,

Today, I would like to take the time to review Taste of the Wild dog food. I received a generous sample from Ms. Loganbill for trial and review purposes.  Taste of the Wild can be located at: http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/  or on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/tasteofthewildpetfood

Here is an excerpt taken from their website:

"Taste of the Wild produces premium, grain-free pet formulas that are based on your pet’s ancestral diet. All of our formulas rely on ingredients like quality meats and probiotics that maximize the nutritional health benefits for your pets."

"Your pets crave a taste of the wild. Go ahead and give them one."

I received the following samples:

My partner in this review is "Shadow", my female German Shepherd/Border Collie mix. 

The first sample package Shadow tried was the: Pine Forest Canine Formula with Venison & Legumes.

The Venison & Legume formula has the following list of ingredients (in order): Venison, lamb meal, garbanzo beans, peas, lentils, pea protein, pea flower, ....etc.  As you can see, the #1 ingredient is meat! There are also no grains/fillers. Also including in this formula is a large quantity of vitamins, minerals, and other healthy nutrients.  Shadow enjoyed this sample very much, as she ate the sample "as is" right out of the bag. She usually waits to have wet/canned food added in to her dry food. 

• K9 Strain® Probiotics
• Prebiotic Fiber
• Real Venison
• Optimal Amino Acids
• Omega Fatty Acid Blend
• Antioxidants
• Grain-Free

Protein: 28.0% minimum; Fat: 15.0% minimumCalories: 3,600 kcal/kg (337 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolized EnergyAvailable in 5lb, 14lb and 28lb bags

The next sample that Shadow tried was: Wetlands Canine Formula w/Roasted Fowl. 

The ingredients for the Roasted Fowl are as follows (in order): Duck, duck meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, chicken fat, etc... Again, the #1 ingredient is real meat! The Roasted Fowl formula is also full of essential vitamins and minerals.  Shadow enjoyed the Roasted Fowl as much as the Venison & Legume formula. She ate this sample straight from the bag, with no added flavorings or food items. 

• K9 Strain® Probiotics
• Prebiotic Fiber
• Roasted Fowl
• Optimal Amino Acid
• Antioxidants
• Omega Fatty Acid Blend
• Grain-Free

Protein: 32% minimum; Fat: 18% minimum
Calories: 3,750 kcal/kg (375 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy
Available in 5lb, 15lb and 30lb bags

The next formula to be sampled was the; Sierra Mountain Canine Formula w/Roasted Lamb. 

The ingredients for the Roasted Lamb (in order) are as follows: Lamb, lamb meal, sweet potatoes, peas, canola oil, egg product, roasted lamb, tomato pomace, natural flavor, etc...Keeping true to the other two samples, - real meat is again the #1 ingredient! As with the other two samples, Shadow again enjoyed this formula and ate this sample dry, without any food/flavor additives in her bowl. 

• K9 Strain® Probiotics
• Prebiotic Fiber
• Roasted Lamb
• Omega Fatty Acid Blend
• Antioxidants
• Grain-Free

Protein: 25% minimum; Fat: 15% minimum
Calories: 3,611 kcal/kg (338 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy
Available in 5lb, 15lb and 30lb bags

Finally, we finish with the: High Prairie Canine Formula with Bison & Roasted Venison.

The ingredient listing (in order) for this formula is: Bison, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, egg product, beef, roasted venison, natural flavors...etc. Again, we find that meat is the #1 ingredient. This formula is also chock full of essential vitamins and minerals. I was surprised that Shadow did not seem too interested in this formula. She ate a few pieces of kibble, and then left the rest. I would have thought that having bison and venison, this would have been one of her favorite samples. After seeing Shadow's reaction to the dry sample, I added wet food and she did consume more of the product. 

• K9 Strain® Probiotics
• Prebiotic Fiber
• Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison
• Optimal Amino Acids
• Antioxidants
• Omega Fatty Acid Blend
• Grain-Free

Protein: 32% minimum; Fat: 18% minimum
Calories: 3,719 kcal/kg (370 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy
Available in 5lb, 15lb and 30lb bags

In my top photo, there are 5 products in the picture, and I have only done four individual sample reviews. This is because the 5th sample turned out to be a cat food sample. Since I do not own a cat, I will be giving this sample to a friend. :) 

I would like to share some information about Taste of the Wild with you:

• All of Taste of the Wild's formulas include only the highest quality meats, vegetables, legumes, and fruits along with other select ingredients to maximize the nutritional benefits for your pet(s). 
• Taste of the Wild formulas include guaranteed probiotics that aid in digestion, bolster the immune system and support a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Taste of the Wild formulas adhere to strict quality and safety standards. Taste of the Wild has developed a comprehensive food safety system that ensures your pet's food is always safe and nutritious.
• Taste of the Wild knows variety is important to their customers and their pets, which is why they offer 11 dry formulas: 2 puppy, 1 small breed dog, 6 adult dog, and 2 cat. Canned formulas are also available to add variety in your pet's diet, including 5 flavors for dogs and 2 flavors for cats. 

Taste of the Wild is sold at many retailers around the world. To find your local retailer or to order online, visit http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/where-to-buy/ .

If you are looking for dog food that is wholesome, nutritious, grain-free, and has real meats as the #1 ingredient, I would recommend Taste of the Wild! 

Shadow and I would again like to thank Taste of the Wild and Ms. Loganbill for their generosity!

Taste of the Wild did not pay me to write this review. They did send me free products to sample and review.  This review is in no way biased, and all of the statements are 100% my own.

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