Wild Boar Shoulder
meat · base score 1
What is it?
Wild Boar Shoulder is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about wild boar shoulder
Is Wild Boar Shoulder good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain wild boar shoulder?
2 UK products list wild boar shoulder as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade wild boar shoulder?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is wild boar shoulder in dog food?
Wild boar shoulder is meat from the shoulder of wild boar and is used as a protein source. It is often considered a novel protein compared to more common farmed meats.
Is wild boar shoulder good for dogs?
Wild boar shoulder provides protein and can be a useful alternative for dogs that do not tolerate chicken, beef or lamb. Some dogs may be sensitive to wild boar, so speak to your vet if you have any concerns.

