Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans (Adult, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Venison, Lamb Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Lentils, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Egg Product, Duck Meal, Pea Flour, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, 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.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 32.0%, Crude Fat (min) 18.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Zinc 150 mg/kg minimum, Selenium 0.35 mg/kg minimum, Vitamin E 150 IU/kg minimum, Taurine 0.12% minimum, Omega-6 Fatty Acids 2.8% minimum, Omega-3 Fatty Acids 0.3% minimum, Total Microorganisms not less than 80,000,000 CFU/lb. Energy 3,719 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup) calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Venison is the first ingredient.
This is a dry kibble recipe Taste of the Wild formulates under its Grain-Free line for adult maintenance. Ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, and the first five here are Venison, Lamb Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Lentils, so the fresh named protein that leads the list loses water weight during cooking while any meal further down the list contributes concentrated protein after processing. It comes in 5 lb, 14 lb, 28 lb bags. The manufacturer publishes a feeding chart: Standard cups/day by current weight (3-40 lbs); consult veterinarian regarding ideal body condition. The label also guarantees a live microorganism count from a blend of probiotic fermentation products. Dried chicory root appears in the ingredient list as a source of prebiotic fiber. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.
Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.
Questions about Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans
What are the first ingredients in Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans?
As listed on Taste of the Wild's product page, the first ingredients are Venison, Lamb Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Lentils. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans have?
Taste of the Wild publishes crude protein 32.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 18.0% (as-fed min), with 3,719 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Taste of the Wild publish an AAFCO statement for Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans?
Taste of the Wild states: Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer).
What kind of food is Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans?
Taste of the Wild lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Taste of the Wild's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Taste of the Wild product page (tasteofthewildpetfood.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
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