Is this food good for dogs with allergies?

It avoids chicken, beef, corn, wheat and soy, and uses lamb and whitefish meal as its animal proteins. That makes it a common choice for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities, but it is not hypoallergenic and still contains grains.

How does it compare with Open Farm's grain-free lamb recipe?

Same pasture-raised lamb base, but this version swaps out the grain-free binders for oats, quinoa and other ancient grains. Choose it if your dog does well on grains; choose the grain-free version if your vet has ruled grains out.

Is it suitable for puppies and senior dogs?

Open Farm lists it for all life stages, so puppies and seniors can eat it. Puppies need larger portions and seniors may need smaller ones, so follow the bag's feeding chart by weight and adjust with your vet.

What is the kibble like?

It is a small, dry kibble with a mild lamb smell. The pieces suit most adult dogs, but owners of large breeds often say they are on the small side.

What is traceable about the ingredients?

Each bag carries a lot code you can enter on Open Farm's site to see where the lamb and other ingredients came from. The lamb is pasture-raised in New Zealand and the formula is third-party certified.