If you’ve been sniffing around for a premium raw dog food option that doesn’t require a mini-fridge or biohazard gloves, chances are you’ve come across Open Farm. Their freeze-dried raw line looks like it belongs on a gourmet shelf—ethical sourcing, traceable ingredients, packaging that whispers “I recycle”—but the real question is:
Is it just pretty packaging, or does it actually deliver?
Let’s break it down.
What I’ve Tried (Spoiler: It’s All of Them)
Yep, I’ve run the full BorkBites taste test gauntlet:
• Flavours tried: Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Turkey (our regulars), plus Chicken and Surf & Turf
• Formats: Started with the patties, now mostly use the nugget-style morsels
• How I serve it: As a full meal and a topper
• Patties get warm water
• Morsels? Served dry—my pups prefer them that way!
Let’s just say… we’ve put in the work (and the treats).
Real Talk: Flavour Wins & Misses
• Beef, Pork, Lamb, Turkey: Big wins across the board. These are in our regular rotation.
• Surf & Turf: We gave it a shot, but my dogs are not into fish, no matter what form it is in. Hard pass from them.
• Chicken: I’ve tested it, but I generally try to avoid chicken-based foods, so it’s not part of our usual mix.
Ingredients Breakdown:
Open Farm comes in swinging with seriously clean ingredient lists:
• Named muscle meats + organ meats (heart, liver = yes please)
• Ground bone for calcium & phosphorus 🦴
• Organic produce like pumpkin, kale, carrots, blueberries 🫐🎃
• Coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and added probiotics
• No grains, soy, wheat, artificial junk, or by-product mystery meat
Also: every ingredient is traceable. Literally. You can punch in a code and trace the sourcing right down to the farm. Wild. I friggen’ LOVE it.
Guaranteed Analysis Callout:
On average, you’re looking at:
• Protein: (min)~40%
• Fat: (min)~35%
• Fiber: (max)~5%
• Moisture: (max)~5%
This stuff is dense. Small portions pack a punch, so it’s ideal as a topper or for dogs who need high-calorie support.
Feeding Experience
Patties are great if you like rehydrating meals and want a softer texture. But they can get a bit crumbly and are slightly more hands-on. If you have a pup with dental issues/missing teeth, you will want to break it up into pretty small bits.
Morsels are my go-to now. They’re super convenient, travel-friendly, and work well dry—my dogs love the texture and crunch.
Other Open Farm Products We Use:
• We’ve fed the kibble before—and yep, I’m a fan, as are the pups.
• The jerky treats are in heavy rotation at our house. High-value, well-sourced, and always a hit.
The BorkBites Verdict:
Open Farm Freeze-Dried Raw
• Pros: Impeccable ingredients, ethical sourcing, dogs love it, and I trust every single bite.
• Cons: Yeah, it’s premium-priced—but for what you get? Worth. Every. Cent.
Bork Score: 5/5 Borks
No hesitation. If I could give it bonus Borks for transparency and sourcing standards, I would.
Listen—I friggen love Open Farm. To me, they’re the Alpha-tier brand in the pet food game. We’ve fed their kibble in the past (also a fan), and we regularly hand out their jerky treats like they’re high-value currency at our house. If my pups weren’t full-on fanatics about their Farmina kibble, they’d be eating Open Farm’s kibble instead—no question.
Honestly? I think every dog should be eating Open Farm in some format—whether it’s their freeze-dried raw, kibble, RaxMix, toppers, or treats. It’s one of the few brands that makes me feel genuinely good about what’s going into my dogs’ bowls. And in a world full of sketchy labels and marketing fluff, that’s no small thing.
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