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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Oven-Baked Tradition
Puppy Small Breed
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed dry dog food good?
Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small 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 Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
29%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
42%
Fiber
3.9%
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 (29% 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 High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
45 of 45 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
9
Notice
2
1
Fresh Deboned Chicken
2
Dehulled Barley Flour
3
Chicken Meal
4
Brown Rice Flour
5
Canola Oil
6
Herring Meal
7
Dried Beet Pulp
8
Whole Flaxseed
9
Egg Product
10
Pumpkin
11
Dehydrated Fish
12
Alfalfa
13
Natural Flavor
14
Dicalcium Phosphate
15
Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate
16
Fresh Chicken Liver
17
Inulin
18
Sea Salt
19
Potassium Chloride
20
Dried Bacillus Fermentation Product
21
Yeast
22
Vitamin E Supplement
23
Zinc Proteinate
24
Iron Proteinate
25
Yucca Extract
26
Spinach
27
Green Tea Extract
28
Apple
29
Banana
30
Blueberry
31
Broccoli
32
Cranberry
33
Dried Chicory
34
Copper Proteinate
35
Manganese Proteinate
36
Niacin Supplement
37
Vitamin A Supplement
38
D-calcium Pantothenate
39
Riboflavin Supplement
40
Sodium Selenite
41
Vitamin D3 Supplement
42
Vitamin B12 Supplement
43
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
44
Calcium Iodate
45
Folic Acid
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dehydrated Fish, Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dehydrated Fish, Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Dehulled Barley Flour, Canola Oil, 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
93%
Unnamed
7%
Strong clarity: 93% of Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 7% 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
Fresh Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Herring Meal
Egg Product
Fresh Chicken Liver
Unnamed
Dehydrated Fish
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
97%
Plant
2%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 97% of the weighted protein in Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (2% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Herring Meal
Egg Product
Dehydrated Fish
Fresh Chicken Liver
Plant
Alfalfa
Auxiliary
Yeast
Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed dry dog food Review
Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 93% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 29% protein, 18% fat, 42% estimated carbohydrates.
97% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed contain Dairy?
Does Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed contain Egg?
Does Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed contain Legumes?
Does Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed contain Nuts?
Is Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Oven-Baked Tradition Puppy Small Breed?
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