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Taste of the Wild · Dry dog food · Captured May 1, 2026
High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison
Manufacturer source supports ingredients, GA, calories, and adult maintenance AAFCO language. Watch-outs are multiple animal protein families, pea-family ingredients high on the label, high dry-matter protein just above the adult-maintenance rubric range, partial Brand Trust, and historical Diamond/Taste recall context.
AdultKibblePartially verified
Strengths
- Low sensitivity risk 8.5 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
- Value 8.0 / 10Cost per 1,000 kcal is at or below the category median.
- Crude protein 32%High-protein bag on the guaranteed analysis panel.
Watch-outs
- Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids chicken, lamb, egg. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
- Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.
- Nutrition Fit 6.0 / 10Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
Data status
Partially verified
Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.
- Captured
- May 1, 2026
Why partial?
Source caveats on this scorecard.
These notes explain what the current sources can and cannot support. Missing or unresolved evidence is not scored as a product defect.
Brand-level recall or enforcement history is shown as context after source matching and manual disposition. It is not treated as a defect in this product unless the source match is product- or SKU-relevant.
The current warning-letter table may have been checked, but full export or archive coverage is still incomplete. Unknown status stays unknown, not false.
Launch readiness
Ready for public beta.
Public copy QA passed for beta. This is still partial-source data, so unresolved Brand Trust and warning-letter gates remain visible.
Promote to public beta with historical Diamond/Taste recall context, partial Brand Trust, FDA recall archive gap, warning-letter full-export gap, and price freshness gap visible; do not mark verified.
- Lane
- Public beta
- Packet
- ready for public beta
- Product source
- partially verified
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOcapturedBrand TrustpartialRecallmanual reviewWarningpartialScorecaptured
Brand Trust scoring
Brand Trust source capture is in progress.
Captured Brand Trust signals are shown for auditability, but they do not affect the product score until the record is verified.
- Record status
- partially verified
- Score path
- Seed score still in use
- Unknown signals
- 9
- Conflicts
- 0
- Brand sources
- 2
What we know
Captured from source records.
- Manufacturer source supports ingredients, guaranteed analysis, calories, adult maintenance AAFCO statement, and available sizes.
- Retailer source supports 28 lb price, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, calories, and availability.
- Historical third-party reporting identifies Taste of the Wild in the 2012 Diamond Pet Foods Salmonella recall context.
Still unresolved
Not product defects.
- Full FDA recall archive matching has not been completed for Taste of the Wild / Diamond Pet Foods; five-year recall status remains unknown.
- Historical recall context remains disclosed and is not treated as a defect in the current High Prairie SKU without source matching.
- Brand Trust signal record is partially verified, not complete.
- FDA warning-letter full-export coverage remains blocked by FDA export limitations.
- Retail price can change and should be refreshed before public launch.
Buyer read
What should you take away?
Usable shortlist option, with tradeoffs.
For High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison, the main watch-outs are: this source record has not captured a verified AAFCO adequacy statement yet; brand-level evidence needs more source support. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
6.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
6.2
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
7.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
8.5
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
8.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
Score math
How PetScored got there.
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Nutrition Fit6.030% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.+3.0AFeeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.0.0AProtein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.
35.6%0.0AFat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.
20.0%+2.0ACalcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0BCalorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
422 kcal/cup+1.0ALarge-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0ABrand Trust6.225% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)14 context item(s)seed in use
Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
Brand Trust signal record pending verificationBrand Trust requires source-backed evidence for nutrition staff, manufacturing, recalls, research, and transparency. The seed score remains visible until those signals are verified.
partially_verified; 2 source(s) capturedcontextSeedNamed qualified nutritionistA publicly named qualified nutritionist earns Brand Trust credit when the source record verifies it. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAOwns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACurrent feeding-trial evidenceCurrent AAFCO feeding-trial evidence earns Brand Trust credit when it is tied to the product or line. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAPublishes peer-reviewed researchPeer-reviewed product or nutrition research earns credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAComplete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextANo FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextANo FDA Class I recall everClass I recall history must be source-matched before credit is awarded.
verified_falsecontextACountry-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified.
verified_truecontextBSame ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextCActive FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACannot identify qualified nutritionistIf research cannot identify a qualified nutritionist anywhere, Brand Trust is reduced. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAUnknown Brand Trust signalsUnknown Brand Trust signals are shown as research debt. They do not change the score until source verification is complete.
9 unresolved signal(s)contextSeedBrand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
6.2 / 10+6.2SeedSource confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeedIngredient Clarity7.015% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
lamb meal | chicken meal | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | egg product | roasted bison | roasted venison+3.0BFat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)+2.0BGrain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
no grain source detected+1.0BPreservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)+1.0ACountry of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CManufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CCo-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CIngredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
not detected0.0CSensitivity Risk8.515% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0ABeef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
water buffalo | lamb meal | chicken meal | sweet potatoes | peas0.0ADairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
water buffalo | lamb meal | chicken meal | sweet potatoes | peas | pea flour | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | egg product | roasted bison | roasted venison | beef | natural flavor | dried tomato pomace | fish meal | salt | choline chloride | taurine | dried chicory root | tomatoes | blueberries | raspberries | yucca schidigera extract | vitamin e supplement.0.0AChicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
water buffalo | lamb meal | chicken meal | sweet potatoes | peas-1.0AWheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
water buffalo | lamb meal | chicken meal | sweet potatoes | peas0.0ALamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
water buffalo | lamb meal | chicken meal | sweet potatoes | peas-0.5AMultiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
1 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected0.0BHydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0ASingle novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0BValue8.015% of total score
3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)
Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.
Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.
12.70 kgcontextCCost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 1.25contextCCategory relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
62% of Boutique premium dry median+8.0CNutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.
Nutrition Fit 6.00.0CBrand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 6.20.0CIngredients
Parsed label
Water Buffalo, Lamb Meal, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Pea Flour, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Egg Product, Roasted Bison, Roasted Venison, Beef, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Fish Meal, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin E Supplement.
Sensitivity flags
May matter for individual dogs
chickenlambeggbeefpea-family ingredients
Source record
Confidence is visible by design.
Manufacturer nutrition panel, retailer price/package record, and historical Diamond/Taste recall context are captured. This packet is beta-ready with partial Brand Trust and full-regulatory matching gaps visible.
- Captured
- May 1, 2026
- Confidence
- Partially verified
- Sources
- Taste of the Wild High Prairie official product pagemanufacturer · captured 2026-05-01Chewy Taste of the Wild High Prairie 28 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-05-01Food Safety News Diamond Pet Foods recall reportingother · captured 2026-05-01
- Evidence notes
- Taste of the Wild High Prairie official product pageOfficial page lists ingredients, 32% protein, 18% fat, 4% fiber, 10% moisture, 3719 kcal/kg, 422 kcal/cup, and adult maintenance AAFCO language.Chewy Taste of the Wild High Prairie 28 lb product pageChewy showed the 28 lb bag at $58.99, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, 3719 kcal/kg, and 422 kcal/cup. Retail price should be treated as refreshable.Food Safety News Diamond Pet Foods recall reportingFood Safety News reporting includes Taste of the Wild among affected brands in the 2012 Diamond Pet Foods Salmonella recall context.
- Adequacy
- Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Appears in
PetScored best-for lists this food is on
- Best dog food for sensitive dogsRanked by lowest population-level sensitivity risk. We do not diagnose individual dogs; the goal is to reduce the number of common trigger ingredients on the label.
- Best high-protein dog foodRanked by guaranteed-analysis protein percentage. High protein is not free — it usually comes with higher cost per calorie and more sensitivity overlap. We show the tradeoff.
- Best-value dog foodRanked by estimated cost per 1,000 kcal within category. Cheap kibble can score well here; that is the point. Cost per calorie is the only honest value metric.
Compare to similar
Same category, within 1.2 composite
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FAQ
About Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison
What is the PetScored rating for Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison?
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison scores 6.9 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Nutrition Fit. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.
Is Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, lamb, egg, beef. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.
Is Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison AAFCO complete and balanced?
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance." This is an adult-maintenance statement — not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.
What life stage is Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison for?
Per the bag, Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison is intended for Adult (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $58.99 for a 28 lb bag bag, at 3719 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.