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Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
SHOGUN
Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Is SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains dry dog food good?
SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains is a dry dog food rated 3.5 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. This recipe is free from Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
23%
Fat
12%
Est. Carbs
56%
Fiber
1.4%
Ash
7.1%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Low (23% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.
References
Fat is Medium (12% 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
17 of 17 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Japanese Venison
2
Brown Rice
3
Dried Bonito Flakes
4
Barley
5
Barley Bran
6
Brewer´s Yeast
7
Rice Oil
8
Egg Yolk Powder
9
Black Rice
10
Red Rice
11
Fermented Seasoning
12
Job's Tears
13
Foxtail Millet
14
Millet
15
Green Perilla
16
L-threonine
17
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Japanese Venison, Dried Bonito Flakes are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Brown Rice, Barley, Brewer´s Yeast.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley, Barley Bran have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Barley 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 SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains'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
Japanese Venison
Dried Bonito Flakes
Egg Yolk Powder
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
98%
Auxiliary
2%
Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Japanese Venison
Dried Bonito Flakes
Egg Yolk Powder
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains dry dog food Review
SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
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
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 23% protein, 12% fat, 56% estimated carbohydrates.
98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
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