What kind of ingredient this is
bison sits in the animal protein family. Named animal proteins are the foundation of the Protein Quality Index. The named-species multiplier rewards single-species clarity (chicken meal beats poultry meal, by-product clarity is graded separately).
Where bison sits in the Sniff System
The methodology treats bison as a quality input. It contributes positively to the relevant Sniff rubric components and does not trigger any controversial-ingredient penalty.
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Where you'll see bison in the catalog
Sniff has scored 16 dog foods that list bison as a primary protein source. Of those, 2 earned an A, 7 earned a B, 6 earned a C, 1 earned a D, and 0 earned an F.
- Blue BuffaloBlue Buffalo Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Adult High-Protein Wholesome Grains & Bison Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag79
- Blue BuffaloBlue Buffalo Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Large Breed Adult High Protein Natural Bison & Grain Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag79
- MerrickMerrick Grain-Free Wet Dog Food Wilderness Blend, 12.7-oz can, case of 1267
- CanidaePure Farm To Bowl Free-Range Bison & Barley Recipe63
- CANIDAECANIDAE Pure Farm to Bowl Real Bison & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag63
- Simple Food ProjectSimple Food Project Bison Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 6-lb box63
Similar ingredients in the catalog
Sniff's semantic graph clusters these ingredients near bison by formulation profile. Each links to its own ingredient page.