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Ingredient file // Named animal protein

Lamb

The clean flesh of sheep, used fresh.

Lamb

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 9 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

11%

345 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 70 brands. 199 dry dog food, 98 wet dog food, 20 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 1. In the top five of 279 foods, so it is usually a main ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

98%

Almost always listed before the salt, so there is more of it than a pinch.

Price per lb

Foods with it $3.20
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 191 priced foods, about level with the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

8%

of the foods that list it are from Blue. 70 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • A fallback protein for dogs that react to chicken or beef, rich in zinc and B12.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Blue 26 / 186
  2. Nulo 22 / 117
  3. Purina 18 / 185
  4. Merrick 17 / 107
  5. Nutro 17 / 71
  6. Stella & Chewy's 16 / 85
  7. Fromm 16 / 67
  8. Wellness 13 / 118
  9. Instinct 11 / 98
  10. Canidae 10 / 35

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 60 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #2 Purina One SmartBlend Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
  2. #39 Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Lamb & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food
  3. #50 Iams Adult Minichunks with Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food
  4. #78 Zignature Original Lamb Formula with Probiotics Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
  5. #79 Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Mixed Tocopherols 38%
  2. Peas 33%
  3. Lamb Meal 30%
  4. Natural Flavor 27%
  5. Brown Rice 21%
  6. Beef 21%
  7. Flaxseed 21%
  8. Carrots 20%
  9. Chicken Fat 20%
  10. Lamb Liver 16%
  11. Sweet Potatoes 16%
  12. Sunflower Oil 16%

On the shelf

Foods that list Lamb

345 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Purina One SmartBlend Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodPurinaPurina One SmartBlend Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelPurina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Lamb & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog FoodPurinaPurina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Lamb & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelIams Adult Minichunks with Lamb & Rice Dry Dog FoodIamsIams Adult Minichunks with Lamb & Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelZignature Original Lamb Formula with Probiotics Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodZignatureZignature Original Lamb Formula with Probiotics Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelNatural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelWellness Bowl Boosters Tender Toppers Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Bowl Boosters Tender Toppers Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelOpen Farm Pasture-raised Lamb Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodOpen FarmOpen Farm Pasture-raised Lamb Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the labelNutriSource PureVita Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Dry Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource PureVita Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelNutriSource PureVita Puppy Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource PureVita Puppy Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelViva Raw Complete Diet Lamb Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Complete Diet Lamb Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelK9 Natural Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodK9 NaturalK9 Natural Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the labelK9 Natural Lamb & King Salmon Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodK9 NaturalK9 Natural Lamb & King Salmon Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the label
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K9 Natural Lamb & Venison Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodK9 NaturalK9 Natural Lamb & Venison Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the labelBixbi Rawbble Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodBIXBIBixbi Rawbble Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the labelWe Feed Raw Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodWe Feed RawWe Feed Raw Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelBones & Co Grass-Fed Lamb Raw - The Bones & Co. Frozen Dog FoodBones & CoBones & Co Grass-Fed Lamb Raw - The Bones & Co. Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelNulo Raw Lamb Recipe with Raspberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNuloNulo Raw Lamb Recipe with Raspberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the labelNulo Gently-Cooked Meals Lamb & Apple Recipe Frozen Dog FoodNuloNulo Gently-Cooked Meals Lamb & Apple Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Premium Origin Freeze-Dried Dog FoodDr. MartyDr. Marty Nature’s Blend Premium Origin Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 1 on the labelRaw Bistro Lamb Grind with Turkey - Gently Cooked Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Lamb Grind with Turkey - Gently Cooked Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelRaw Bistro Lamb Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Lamb Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelNorthwest Naturals Nuggets; Bulk Meal Bars; Chubs Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodNorthwest NaturalsNorthwest Naturals Nuggets; Bulk Meal Bars; Chubs Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelOC Raw Dog Complete Meals Lamb & Produce Frozen Dog FoodOC Raw DogOC Raw Dog Complete Meals Lamb & Produce Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 1 on the labelJinx : Grass-Fed Lamb for Everyday Nutrition Dry Dog FoodJinxJinx : Grass-Fed Lamb for Everyday Nutrition Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelEdgard & Cooper Farm-Raised Lamb Adult Dog Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodEdgard & CooperEdgard & Cooper Farm-Raised Lamb Adult Dog Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelPortland Pet Food Company Meals & Mixers Winnie’s Lamb N’ Rice - For Picky Eaters, Seniors Dog Food TopperPortland Pet Food CompanyPortland Pet Food Company Meals & Mixers Winnie’s Lamb N’ Rice - For Picky Eaters, Seniors Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Stewlicious Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb & Beef For Dogs / 13.2 oz Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Stewlicious Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb & Beef For Dogs / 13.2 oz Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelZIWI Steam & Dried Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe Dog Food TopperZIWIZIWI Steam & Dried Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelZiwi Wet/Canned Lamb Wet Dog FoodZIWIZiwi Wet/Canned Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelKoha Minimal Ingredient Stew Lamb Stew Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Minimal Ingredient Stew Lamb Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelKoha Limited Ingredient Lamb Entrée Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Limited Ingredient Lamb Entrée Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelKoha Limited Ingredient Bland Diet Lamb & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Limited Ingredient Bland Diet Lamb & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelBlue Life Protection Formula Homestyle Recipe Senior Wet Dog FoodBlueBlue Life Protection Formula Homestyle Recipe Senior Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelWellness Core Protein Bowls Lamb, Red Rice & Peas Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Core Protein Bowls Lamb, Red Rice & Peas Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelEvanger’s Heritage Classic Lamb & Rice Dinner Wet Dog FoodEvanger'sEvanger’s Heritage Classic Lamb & Rice Dinner Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelCanidae Pure, Lamb, Turkey & Chicken Grain Free Recipe Wet Dog FoodCanidaeCanidae Pure, Lamb, Turkey & Chicken Grain Free Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Meaty Pouches Lamb, Mackerel & Kelp Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperNuloNulo MedalSeries Meaty Pouches Lamb, Mackerel & Kelp Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelArtemis Osopure Grain Free Lamb Formula Wet Dog FoodArtemisArtemis Osopure Grain Free Lamb Formula Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelCarna4 Easy-Chew Lamb Dry Dog FoodCarna4Carna4 Easy-Chew Lamb Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelAuthority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Adult Dog Dry Food - Lamb & Rice Dry Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Adult Dog Dry Food - Lamb & Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelWholeHearted Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Dry Dog FoodWholeHeartedWholeHearted Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelWholeHearted Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodWholeHeartedWholeHearted Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelWholeHearted Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog FoodWholeHeartedWholeHearted Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelNature’s Recipe Original Mature Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Original Mature Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelNow Fresh Lamb & Pork Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodNow FreshNow Fresh Lamb & Pork Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Whole Grain Dry Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Whole Grain Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelCanidae Pure, Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodCanidaeCanidae Pure, Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelCanidae All Life Stages, Lamb & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodCanidaeCanidae All Life Stages, Lamb & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Single Protein Adult Single Protein Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Fresh Roll Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Single Protein Adult Single Protein Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Fresh Roll Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelDiamond Naturals Lamb Dinner Wet Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Lamb Dinner Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Grain Free Classics K95 Lamb Wet Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Grain Free Classics K95 Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelVictor Classic Lamb and Rice Formula Pâté Wet Dog FoodVictorVictor Classic Lamb and Rice Formula Pâté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelNature’s Logic Original Canine Can: Lamb Wet Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Canine Can: Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelI and Love and You Naked Essentials Lambarama Stew Wet Dog FoodI and Love and YouI and Love and You Naked Essentials Lambarama Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTaste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Recipe with Lamb in Gravy Wet Dog FoodTaste of the WildTaste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Recipe with Lamb in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAbound Wild Beginnings Lamb & Beef Dinner Pate Wet Dog FoodAboundAbound Wild Beginnings Lamb & Beef Dinner Pate Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAbound Lamb & Beef Dinner Wet Dog FoodAboundAbound Lamb & Beef Dinner Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the label

On labels as

Other names for this

Manufacturers do not all use the same wording. These all mean the same thing.

Boneless Lamb Deboned Lamb Fresh Deboned Lamb Fresh Lamb Raw Grass-Fed Lamb
An ingredient on its own tells you very little. What matters is how much of it there is and where it sits in the list. That is why we weigh the top five rather than reacting to any single name further down. Back to the wiki

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