Horizon Complete Senior Ingredient Analysis

1. Whole grain barley
2. Chicken meal
3. Whole grain oats
4. Chicken
5. Whole grain rye

Whole grain barley is a medium grade grain.

Chicken meal is a decent meat for a dog.

Whole grain Oats help to keep blood cholesterol levels in check.

Chicken,  after processing this ingredient is going to move down the ingredient list.

Whole grain rye is a member of the wheat tribe and is a low grade of grain.

Horizon Complete Senior Ingredient List

Whole grain barley, Chicken meal, whole grain oats, chicken, whole grain rye, pea fibre, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E,) flaxseed, egg product, carrots, apples, alfalfa meal, Salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E), dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, blueberries, l-lysine, choline choride, salt, dl-methionine, , fructooligosaccharides, , Yucca schidigera extract, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin  sulfate, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, pineapple, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Rhizopus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride thiamine mononitrate,d-calcium pantothenate, riotin, l-ascorhvl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), ferrous sulphate, Iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulphate, copper proteinate, Calcium iodate. Sodium selenite, magnesium oxide.

Horizon Complete Senior Guaranteed Analysis

Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

Crude Protein (min) 24.0%
Crude Fat (min) 10.0%
Crude Fibre (max) 4.0%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Calsium (min) 1.1 %
Phosphorus (min) .85%
Omega 3 (min)** 0.44%
Omega 6 (min)** 3.62%
Glucosamine* (min) 600 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulphate* (min) 400 mg/kg

* chelated minerals
** Not recognized as an essential untrient by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles.

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Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Ingredient Analysis

1. Chicken meal
2. Whole grain barley
3. Whole grain oats
4. Chicken
5. Whole grain rye

Chicken meal is a decent meat for a dog.

Whole grain barley is a medium grade grain.

Whole grain Oats help to keep blood cholesterol levels in check.

Chicken,  after processing this ingredient will move down the ingredient list.

Whole grain rye is a member of the wheat tribe and is a very low grade of grain.

Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Ingredient List

Chicken meal, whole grain barley, whole grain oats, chicken, whole grain rye, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E,) pea fibre, flaxseed, egg product, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E), carrots, apples, alfalfa meal, calcium carbonate, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, blueberries, l-lysine, choline, salt, dicalcium phosphate, fructooligosaccharides, dl-methionine, dried saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation extract, Yucca schidigera extract, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, pineapple, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Rhizopus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate, zinc sulphate, zinc proteinate, manganous oxide, maganese proteinate, copper sulphate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, magnesium oxide

Horizon Complete Large Breed Puppy Guaranteed Analysis

Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

Crude Protein (min) 28.0 %
Crude Fat (min) 14.0 %
Ash (max) 7.3 %
Crude Fibre (max) 3.0 %
Moisture (max) 10.0 %
Calcium (min) 1.1%
Phosphorus (min) 0.95%
Omega 3 (min)** 0.47 %
Omega 6 (min)** 4.73 %

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Horizon Complete Large Breed Adult Ingredient Analysis

1. Chicken meal
2. Whole grain barley
3. Whole grain oats
4. Chicken
5. Whole grain rye

Chicken meal is a decent meat for a dog.

Whole grain barley is a medium grade grain.

Whole grain Oats appear to help keep blood cholesterol levels in check.

Chicken,  after processing this ingredient is going to move down the ingredient list.

Whole grain rye is a member of the wheat tribe and is a very low grade of grain.

Horizon Complete Large Breed Adult Ingredient List

Chicken meal, whole grain barley, whole grain oats, chicken, whole grain rye, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E,) pea fibre, flaxseed, egg product, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E), carrots, apples, alfalfa meal, calcium carbonate, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, blueberries, l-lysine, choline, salt, dicalcium phosphate, fructooligosaccharides, dl-methionine, dried saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation extract, Yucca schidigera extract, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, pineapple, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Rhizopus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate, zinc sulphate, zinc proteinate, manganous oxide, maganese proteinate, copper sulphate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, magnesium oxide

Horizon Complete Large Breed Adult Guaranteed Analysis

Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein (min) 28.0 % Crude Fat (min) 12.0 % Ash (max) 7.4 % Crude Fibre (max) 3.0 % Moisture (max) 10.0 % Calcium (min) 1.1% Phosphorus (min) 0.9% Omega 3 (min)** 0.47 % Omega 6 (min)** 3.73 % Glucosamine* (min) 600 mg/kg Chondroitin Sulphate* (min) 400 mg/kg * Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

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Horizon dog food formulas is manufactured and marketed by Horizon Pet Nutrition, a family-owned company based in Saskatchewan. The makers of Horizon Complete and Legacy dog food claim the use of only the best available local ingredients using their own state-of-the-art manufacturing facility which enables them to have control of their inputs or ingredients and products.

Horizon Pet Nutrition has come up with three lines of premium dog food formulas—Amicus, Complete, and Legacy.

Amicus is the newest dog food formula line from Horizon. It is marketed as a superior grain-free kibble diet tailored for small breeds of dogs.

Horizon Complete is an optimum-balanced formula which combines human grade ingredients, essential supplements and antioxidants. There are five Legacy Complete lines available in the market. Four meet AAFCO adult nutrient profiles and one for growth.

Horizon Legacy is a grain-free pet food formula based on a raw diet philosophy. It is a super premium blend of fresh, human grade meats combined with vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables, and supplements designed to meet a dog’s nutritional needs. The two Horizon Legacy product lines meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages.

Unlike other grain-free dog food formulas, Horizon dog food products claim to have no fillers and potatoes as a carbohydrate source.

The main ingredients of Amicus dog food formulas include fresh human-grade turkey, chicken, salmon, and farm fresh eggs.

Horizon Complete Formulas contain chicken meal, whole grain barley, whole grain oats, and chicken. It also contains alfalfa meal, omega fatty acids, yucca schidegera, probiotics, prebiotics, and chelated minerals.

Horizon Legacy’s major ingredients include chicken, salmon, turkey, eggs, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables like pineapple, blueberries and cranberries. .

It can be seen that the first few ingredients of each Horizon dog food line include protein-rich ingredients. Fresh sources of meat, that Horizon claims to be of human grade, are wholesome sources of good quality meat-based protein. The disadvantage of using fresh meat sources is the amount of water it contains. During processing, water evaporates leaving only a small portion of the meat in the formulation. On the other hand, chicken meal, turkey meal, and salmon meal are better sources of protein because these are considered meat concentrates containing almost 300% more protein than fresh meat sources. One important disadvantage with meat meals is that they are usually sourced from meat products which have been deemed unfit for human food. Thus a meat meal may contain non-wholesome ingredients including bones, tendons, entrails, and other parts of an animal’s carcass which cannot be used for human food.

Horizon dog food formulas also incorporate plant-based sources of essential nutrients including peas and flaxseed. These plant-based ingredients are also good sources of fiber that can enhance the digestion and elimination process. Flaxseed is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Pea starch is used as a natural binder for kibble. Pea fiber is a rich source of both soluble and non-soluble digestible fiber which is extracted from pea hulls. Aside from the beneficial effects of the fibers, Pea Fiber is added to increase the bulk.  Pea, whether incorporated as starch or fiber, can also add to the total protein content of the feed.

Flaxseed is considered as one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber. One thing to bear in mind with flaxseeds is that they should be ground first before incorporating in the feed to ensure digestibility.

Chicken fat is a product of rendering. It is high in linoleic acid which is an essential omega-6 fatty acid.

Like any other premium dog food formulas, Horizon coats their kibbles with probiotics which are applied after processing. This practice ensures the presence of beneficial bacteria which can boost digestive and immune system functions.

Chelated minerals have also been added to enhance absorption and utilization in the body.

There are many positive feedbacks from dog owners who have given Horizon dog food formulas to their dogs. They single out the absence of fillers and the use of high quality ingredients with grain-free formulas. Dog owners also remark on Horizon’s palatability compared to high-quality dog food formulas. The only downside with Horizon dog food formulas, as stated by many dog owners, is the price which is more expensive compared to popular dog food brands in the market.

Overall, we believe that Horizon is one of the best dog food brands available and give this dog food our highest endorsement.

Please visit the links listed below for Horizon dog food reviews by formula.

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Horizon Dog Food Review

Horizon Legacy Dog Food Recipes:

1. Horizon Legacy Puppy Dog Food – Updated Formula and Review (10/29/10)
2. Horizon Legacy Adult Dog Food

Horizon Complete Dog Food Recipes:

1. Horizon Complete Puppy Dog Food
2. Horizon Complete Adult Dog Food
3. Horizon Complete Senior Dog Food
4. Horizon Complete Large Breed Adult Dog Food

Horizon Dog Food Consumer Rating

Horizon Dog Food is made and manufactured by, Horizon Pet Nutrition. Horizon Dog Food comes in 5 different recipes. The Horizon Legacy Adult Dog Food formula is an excellent dog food, consistent with Horizon Legacy company’s quality.

Horizon Legacy Adult Dog Food Review

As with all dog food recipes the first thing we are going to look at are the first five ingredients. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of the dog food. When looking at the first five ingredients you want to make sure there is plenty of meat and grains are minimal.

Horizon Legacy Adult Dog Food First Five Ingredients:

1. Fresh Chicken Meat
2. Chicken Meal
3. Salmon Meal
4. Turkey Meal
5. Pea Starch

Fresh chicken meat is the first ingredient in this recipe. This ingredient is inclusive of its water content. Meaning that once the water is removed and this ingredients becomes a dried ingredient it will weigh significantly less, thus making it fall further in the ingredients list.

The second, third and fourth ingredients are all named meat ingredients. This is going to provide the majority of the protein in this dog food.

The main source of carbohydrates is going to come from peas. Peas are a decent source of vegetable protein.

Horizon Legacy Adult Dog Food First Full Ingredients:

Fresh chicken meat, chicken meal, salmon meal, turkey meal, pea starch concentrate, green split peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary, citric acid), whole eggs, flaxseed, salmon oil, dried alfalfa, carrots, apples, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, cranberries, Saskatoon berries, dried kelp, dried pumpkin meal, colostrum, sea buckthorn, fenugreek protein meal, dried pomegranate, dried astragalus root, dried milk thistle, glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulphate, garlic, enzymes (dried aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried aspergillus niger extract, pineapple, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation product, rhizopus oryzae), probiotics (dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, and dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product), yucca schidigera extract, mannan oligosaccharide (MOS), burdock root extract (FOS), vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, vitamin C (ascorbyl phosphate), ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate*, zinc sulphate, zinc proteinate*, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate*, copper sulphate, copper proteinate*, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, seleno methionine, magnesium oxide.

Horizon Legacy Adult Dog Food Guaranteed Analysis:

Protein (min.): 40%
Fat (min.): 16%
Fibre (max.): 3%
Moisture (max.): 9%
Omega 3:1%**
Omega 6:3%**
Magnesium 0.20%

Horizon Legacy Dog Food is made and manufactured by, Horizon Pet Nutrition. This is an outstanding puppy food.

Horizon Legacy Puppy Dog Food Review

Please note (10/29/10): The formula has been updated and is now reflected in this review.

As with all dog food recipes the first thing we are going to look at are the first five ingredients. The first five ingredients are a good indication of the quality of the dog food. When looking at the first five ingredients you want to make sure there is plenty of meat and grains are minimal.

Horizon Legacy Puppy Dog Food First Five Ingredients:

1. Fresh Chicken Meat
2. Chicken Meal
3. Turkey Meal
4. Peas
5. Pea Starch

Fresh chicken meat is the first ingredient in this recipe. This ingredient is inclusive of its water content. Meaning that once the water is removed and this ingredients becomes a dried ingredient it will weigh significantly less, thus making it fall further in the ingredients list.

The second and third ingredients are all named meat ingredients. This is going to provide the majority of the protein in this dog food.

The main source of carbohydrates is going to come from peas. Peas are a decent source of vegetable protein.

Horizon Legacy Puppy Dog Food First Full Ingredients:

Chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, peas, pea starch, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E), salmon meal, pea fibre, flaxseed, egg product, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E), carrots, apples, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, blueberries, salt, fructooligosaccharides, dried saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation extract, yucca schidigera extract, dried aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, pineapple, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried rhizopus oryzae  fermentation extract, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, , dried lactobacillus casei  fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin 12 supplement, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, 1-ascorbyl, 2-polyphosphate(source of vitamin C), ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate*, zinc sulphate, zinc proteinate*, magnesium oxide.

Horizon Legacy Puppy Dog Food Guaranteed Analysis:

Protein (min)40%
Fat (min) 19%
Fibre (max) 3%
Moisture (max)9%
Omega 3 1%**
Omega 6 3%**
Calcium 1.94%
Phosphorus 1.33%
Magnesium 0.20%