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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Forest
Classic All Stages / All Breed
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed dry dog food good?
Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
48%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (27% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
3
Notice
1
1
New Zealand Chicken Meal
2
New Zealand Fish Meal
3
Potato
4
Tapioca
5
Chicken Fat
6
Pea
7
Blueberries
8
Cranberry
9
Papaya
10
Mango
11
Apple
12
Banana
13
Orange
14
Rosemary
15
Thyme
16
Oregano
17
Peppermint
18
Green Tea
19
Chamomile
20
Chicory Root
21
Yucca Schidigera Extract
22
Vitamin A Supplement
23
Niacin
24
Vitamin B1
25
Calcium D-pantothenate
26
Vitamin B6
27
Vitamin D3 Supplement
28
Vitamin B2 Supplement
29
Vitamin B12 Supplement
30
Folic Acid
31
Vitamin E Supplement
32
Choline Chloride
33
Magnesium Sulfate
34
Zinc Sulfate
35
Iron Sulfate
36
Copper Sulfate
37
Manganese Sulfate
38
Sodium Selenite
39
Potassium Chloride
40
Calcium Carbonate
41
Salt
42
Dicalcium Phosphate
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: New Zealand Chicken Meal, New Zealand Fish Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Pea may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Pea, Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
New Zealand Chicken Meal
New Zealand Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
95%
Plant
5%
Meat-forward: 95% of the weighted protein in Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (5% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
New Zealand Chicken Meal
New Zealand Fish Meal
Plant
Pea
Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed dry dog food Review
Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 13% fat, 48% estimated carbohydrates.
95% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed contain Dairy?
Does Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed contain Egg?
Does Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed contain Legumes?
Does Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed contain Nuts?
Is Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Forest Classic All Stages / All Breed?
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