Named qualified nutritionist
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Brand profile · PetScored desk
Taste of the Wild
Taste of the Wild is a defensible pick with a real tradeoff - usually brand trust.
The verdict
Should you feed Taste of the Wild?
Taste of the Wild runs 7 scored products on PetScored, averaging a 7.2 composite. The top-scoring recipe is Sierra Mountain Roasted Lamb at 7.6.
Across the lineup, Sensitivity Risk is the strongest sub-score (8.6); Brand Trust is the weakest (6.1).
1 Brand Trust signal has been verified from primary sources.
FDA matching is partial. Without a complete export we do not credit a clean record.
If your dog avoids common trigger ingredients, the lineup carries these label flags: beef, chicken, fish, lamb. Sub-score weighting handles them on each individual scorecard.
6.2/ 10
brand trust fixture
- Parent company
- Schell & Kampeter / Diamond Pet Foods
- Manufacturer
- Diamond Pet Foods
- Country
- United States
- Transparency
- Medium
- Scoring path
- seed score during review
Transparency at a glance
What we can verify about Taste of the Wild.
Five signals our rubric weights most for Brand Trust. Each is sourced and dated in the evidence record below. Unknown is not treated as false- it’s recorded as “not publicly disclosed.”
0of 5 verified
- Owns its manufacturing
Brand has not publicly disclosed whether it owns its primary plant.
- Named qualified nutritionist
Brand mentions nutrition expertise but does not name a qualified individual.
- AAFCO feeding trials
Feeding-trial protocol status not publicly disclosed.
- Publishes research
Research-publication record not publicly disclosed.
- No FDA recall in 5 years
Recall record not fully verified against the FDA archive.
Brand Trust verification
Signal-by-signal evidence record.
Verified records replace the product-level seed Brand Trust score. Pending and conflicted records stay visible as context; unknown is not treated as false.
partially verifiedseed score during review9 unknown0 conflictLast checked 2026-05-01
Owns or operates primary manufacturing
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Current feeding-trial evidence
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Peer-reviewed research
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Complete nutrient analysis
Official page lists ingredients, guaranteed analysis, calories, and AAFCO maintenance statement; this is not treated as a complete nutrient analysis.
unknown
No FDA recall in past 5 years
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
No FDA Class I recall ever
Historical reporting includes Taste of the Wild in the 2012 Diamond Pet Foods Salmonella recall context.
verified false
Country-of-origin sourcing
Official page lists ingredients, guaranteed analysis, calories, and AAFCO maintenance statement; this is not treated as a complete nutrient analysis.
verified true
Same ownership for 10+ years
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Active FDA warning letter
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Cannot identify qualified nutritionist
No source record captured yet.
unknown
Source needed
Products
Public-beta products in this brand profile.
Independent. PetScored may earn a commission on purchases through tagged links at no extra cost to you. Affiliate revenue does not affect any score on this page. Affiliate disclosure ›
Taste of the Wild
Ancient Prairie with Roasted Bison & Venison
$1.18 / 1,000 kcal · 41% below median
A grain-inclusive recipe with ancient grains (sorghum, millet, barley, quinoa) and multiple named proteins led by water buffalo and pork. Calorie-dense; chicken meal carries much of the protein.
Dry dog foodMixedPartially verified
Regulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonTaste of the Wild
High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison
$1.25 / 1,000 kcal · 38% below median
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.
Dry dog foodMixedPartially verified
Retailer-sourcedRegulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonTaste of the Wild
Pacific Stream Smoked Salmon
$1.29 / 1,000 kcal · 28% below median
Fish leads the formula and avoids poultry, which may suit some dogs, but multiple legumes appear in the top ingredients. The price is relatively reasonable for a boutique-style recipe.
Dry dog foodMixedPartially verified
Regulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonTaste of the Wild
PREY Angus Beef Limited Ingredient
$1.48 / 1,000 kcal · 26% below median
A deliberately short limited-ingredient recipe built around beef and lentils. Fewer components than the main line, aimed at simpler ingredient exposure.
Dry dog foodMixedPartially verified
Regulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonTaste of the Wild
Sierra Mountain Roasted Lamb
$1.31 / 1,000 kcal · 35% below median
A grain-free lamb formula with named meat meals up front, though lentils, garbanzo beans, and peas together contribute meaningful plant protein. Calorie-dense and priced in the boutique tier.
Dry dog foodGoodPartially verified
Regulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonTaste of the Wild
Southwest Canyon with Wild Boar
$1.20 / 1,000 kcal · 40% below median
A grain-free recipe led by beef with wild boar featured lower on the panel, plus lamb meal and fish meal. Peas, garbanzo beans, and pea flour add significant plant protein.
Dry dog foodMixedPartially verified
Regulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonTaste of the Wild
Wetlands Roasted Fowl
$1.26 / 1,000 kcal · 37% below median
A high-protein grain-free fowl blend led by duck and duck meal, with several named poultry sources. Peas and pea flour add plant content, and the calorie density is high.
Dry dog foodMixedPartially verified
Regulatory historyWarning gap
Buy on AmazonAppears in
PetScored best-for lists this brand is on
- Best dog food for sensitive dogs7 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best limited-ingredient dog food2 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best high-protein dog food6 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best-value dog food7 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best all-life-stages dog food4 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best dog food for large-breed dogs4 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best dog food for puppies4 Taste of the Wild picks on this list.
- Best dog food for active and working dogs1 Taste of the Wild pick on this list.
Regulatory context
FDA matching stays visible after launch.
Historical recall context captured. Full FDA archive/current matching remains pending.
Configured warning-letter source record exists for beta, but full FDA warning-letter export coverage remains incomplete. Keep active-warning-letter status unknown.
- Recall status
- export match pending
- Recall rows
- No export processed
- Recall matches
- 1
- Recall source
- FDA Animal & Veterinary Recalls & Withdrawals
- Warning status
- export match pending
- Warning rows
- 1000
- Warning matches
- 0
- Warning source
- FDA Warning Letters
FAQ
About Taste of the Wild
Is Taste of the Wild dog food any good?
Taste of the Wild averages 7.2 out of 10 across 7 scored products. The top-scoring recipe is Sierra Mountain Roasted Lamb at 7.6. Whether that's "good" depends on which sub-score matters most for your dog - see the brand page for the full verdict and the per-product strengths and watch-outs.
Has Taste of the Wild been recalled recently?
Recall matching is still in progress for Taste of the Wild. We do not credit a clean record until a complete export has been reviewed.
Who owns Taste of the Wild?
Taste of the Wild is owned by Schell & Kampeter / Diamond Pet Foods. The bag is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods and the recipe references United States for sourcing. Brand Trust signals for manufacturer control and ownership tenure are visible on the brand profile.
Does Taste of the Wild pay PetScored for its score?
No. PetScored takes zero manufacturer money - no paid placements, no sponsored rankings, no free-product review programs. Affiliate links on retail-purchase actions are disclosed and never affect scores. See /trust for the full posture.