Quick answer
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison scores 69/100 (very good), a dry food for dogs of all ages. Protein is 31.1% on a dry matter basis, with water buffalo as the main protein. We found no FDA dog food recalls for Taste of the Wild in the last 5 years.
- 415 kcal per cup
- AAFCO: all life stages
- No FDA recalls for this brand in 5 years
- Grain-free
Scores are most meaningful when compared with other dry foods.
- Food type
- Dry
- Life stage
- All Life Stages
- Size
- Large Breed
Label checked October 2026. How we rate
Our verdict
What we like
- Named meat listed first: Water Buffalo
- 3 named animal proteins in the top 5 ingredients
- No artificial colors, preservatives or added sugars
- Complete and balanced (formulated to AAFCO profiles)
- No FDA recalls in the last 5 years
Watch out for
- Higher in carbohydrates: about 36.7%
- Contains unnamed animal sources: Fish Meal
- Grain-free with legumes: see the FDA DCM note below
Scores come from our published formula. No brand can pay for a score.
Nutrients at a glance
Dry matter basis: water removed so wet and dry foods compare fairly.
Protein
Fat
Carbs (est.)
| Method | Protein | Fat | Fiber | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label (as fed) 10% moisture | 28% min | 17% min | 5% max | 33% |
| Dry matter | 31.1% | 18.9% | 5.6% | 36.7% |
| Share of calories (estimated) | 27.4% | 40.4% | – | 32.3% |
Carbs aren't listed on dog food labels, so we estimate them from the other values.
Calories: 415 kcal per cup · 3,656 kcal per kg
Score breakdown
Why it scored this way: every check
- Protein 31.1% (dry matter); full points from 45%.
- Fat 18.9% (dry matter); full points from 14%.
- Estimated carbohydrates 36.7% (dry matter); full points at 10% or less, none at 50% or more.
- First main ingredient is a named animal protein (Water Buffalo).
- 3 named animal protein(s) in the top 5 main ingredients.
- Contains unnamed animal sources: Fish Meal.
- No artificial colors, artificial preservatives, or added sugars.
- No plant protein concentrates in top 10.
- Complete and balanced by formulation (AAFCO nutrient profiles).
- No recalls in the last 5 years.
Good to know
- Grain-free with legumes in the top 10 ingredients. The FDA has investigated a possible link between some such diets and canine DCM; research is ongoing. Ask your vet if unsure.
Ingredients
Listed by weight before cooking. The first five (in bold) usually make up most of the recipe.
- Named meat, fish or egg 6
- Unnamed animal source 1
- Grains and starches 1
- Peas, lentils and beans 3
- Vitamins and minerals 26
- Water Buffalo
- Lamb Meal
- Sweet Potatoes
- Egg Product
- Garbanzo Beans
- Peas
- Pea Flour
- Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
- Dried Yeast
- Roasted Bison
- Roasted Venison
- Beef
- Dried Tomato Pomace
- Natural Flavor
- Flaxseed
- Fish Meal
- Salmon Oil (a source of DHA)
- Salt
- DL-Methionine
- Potassium Chloride
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
- Dried Chicory Root
- Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Tomatoes
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
- Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
- Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
- Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product
- Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Iron Proteinate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Potassium Iodide
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Biotin
- Niacin
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Sodium Selenite
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
AAFCO statement
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
Recipe changes
No recipe changes found since we started tracking this label in September 2026. All recalls and recipe changes.
How much to feed
Taste of the Wild recall history
FDA dog food recalls in our records for this brand.
No FDA dog food recalls found for this brand in our records.
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Label information from the manufacturer’s website (source), collected October 2026. Always check the package label, and ask your veterinarian about your own dog’s needs.
Similar foods compared
Other rated dry foods for dogs of all ages with the closest scores. Protein and carbs on a dry matter basis.
| Food | Score | Protein | Carbs | kcal per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Beef & Bison | 71/100 | 34.1% | 31.8% | 489 |
| Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison (this food) | 69/100 | 31.1% | 36.7% | 415 |
| Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice | 66/100 | 30.7% | 38.6% | 474 |
Questions about this food
Is Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison grain-free?
Yes. Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison is grain-free. It also has legumes high in its ingredient list. The FDA has looked into a possible link between some diets like this and a heart condition called DCM; research is ongoing.
How many calories are in Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison?
The label lists 415 kcal per cup and 3,656 kcal per kg.
Has Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison been recalled?
We found no FDA dog food recalls for Taste of the Wild in the last 5 years. We check FDA dog food recall records going back 5 years.
Is Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison complete and balanced?
Yes. The label says: "Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult)."
What is the first ingredient in Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison?
The first ingredient is Water Buffalo. Ingredients are listed by weight before cooking.
Why does Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison score 69/100?
It earns 28/35 for ingredients, 13/25 for protein, 10/10 for fat, 3/10 for carbs, 6/10 for nutritional adequacy and 10/10 for recall history. Most points are lost on protein, down 12 points: protein 31.1% on a dry matter basis, with full points from 45%.
Ask your vet about your own dog's needs.