Horizon Taiga
The Horizon Taiga Line, Reviewed
Horizon Taiga Kibble 5 recipes
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL - | 28% | 12% | 42% | 390 | PORK MEAL, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN RYE |
| Grain-Free Pork Formula | 26% | 13% | 40% | 360 | Pork Meal, Red Lentils, Peas |
| Grain-Free Chicken Formula | 25% | 12% | 42.5% | 360 | Chicken Meal, Red Lentils, Peas |
| Whole Grain Pork Formula | 24% | 12% | 43.6% | 372 | Pork Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Grain Rye |
| Whole Grain Chicken Formula | 24% | 12% | 43% | 367 | Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Grain Oats |
| Line average | 25.4% | 12.2% | 42.2% | 370 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
Grain-Free Pork Formula
26% protein · 13% fat · 40% starch · 360 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Full review of Grain-Free Pork Formula
Grain-Free Chicken Formula
25% protein · 12% fat · 42.5% starch · 360 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Full review of Grain-Free Chicken Formula
Whole Grain Pork Formula
24% protein · 12% fat · 43.6% starch · 372 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Full review of Whole Grain Pork Formula
Whole Grain Chicken Formula
24% protein · 12% fat · 43% starch · 367 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Full review of Whole Grain Chicken Formula
Horizon Taiga XL - Dry Dog Food
Inside The Horizon Taiga Range
Protein is close to the average kibble we review (28.2% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 42% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
40% of recipes are grain-free.
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
What Goes In The Bowl
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
Ingredients Some Owners Avoid
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
- All Life Stages4
- All Breeds5
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)2
No Recalls In Our Record Since 2012
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Horizon has never had one. See the recall log
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