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Pet parents like to ask… “What’s the best dry dog food on the market?”
Unfortunately…
Conflicting advice, deceptive marketing and thousands of dry dog food options can make finding the best brands a challenge.
So… we combined the top picks from our own editors… with those of the many pet food designers, nutritionists and veterinarians we’ve interviewed since launching The Dog Food Advisor… back in 2008.
On this page… we’ll share the best dry dog foods on the market. And we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions we get about finding and feeding quality kibbles.
1. Open Farm Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Rating:
Grass Fed Beef is one of 21 dry recipes in our review of the Open Farm product line.
This Open Farm recipe obtains the bulk of its animal protein from beef. Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 36% protein, 18% fat and 38% estimated carbs… producing a fat-to-protein ratio of about 48%.
A perfect source of premium nutrition. Recommended.
| Main Ingredients | Humanely raised beef, ocean whitefish meal, field peas, sweet potato, beef livers |
| Texture | Dry |
| Type | Grain-free |
| Protein Percentage | 36% |
| AAFCO Standards | All Life Stages |
| Best For | All dogs and puppies |
2. Redbarn Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Rating:
Redbarn Grain-Free Sky is one of 3 dry recipes studied in our review of the Redbarn dry product line.
Redbarn Sky derives the bulk of its meat protein from fresh turkey and chicken. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 31% protein, 17% fat and 44% estimated carbs… with a fat-to-protein ratio of about 10%.
A wholesome grain-free product. Recommended with confidence.
Read our review of the full Redbarn Grain Free Dog Food (Dry) range here
| Main Ingredients | Turkey, chicken, chicken meal, duck meal, turkey meal |
| Texture | Dry |
| Type | Grain-free |
| Protein Percentage | 31% |
| AAFCO Standards | All Life Stages |
| Best For | All dogs and puppies |
3. A Pup Above Whole Food Cubies
Rating:
Chicken Pupatouille is one of 4 dehydrated recipes covered in our review of the A Pup Above product line.
This particular recipes derives the bulk of its meat protein from chicken. Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 33% protein, 21% fat and 38% estimated carbs… resulting a fat-to-protein ratio of about 63%.
Read our review of the full A Pup Above Whole Food Cubies Dog Food (Dehydrated) range here
| Main Ingredients | Chicken, chicken heart, sweet potato, barley, oat |
| Type | Grain-inclusive (barley, oat) |
| Protein Percentage | 33% |
| AAFCO Standards | Maintenance |
| Best For | Adult dogs |
4. Wellness Complete Health Dry Dog Food
Rating:
Wellness Complete Health Adult Deboned Chicken and Oatmeal is one of 13 dry recipes included in our review of the Wellness Complete Health product line.
This Wellness Complete Health formula derives the bulk of its meat protein from chicken and chicken meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 27% protein, 13% fat and 52% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50%.
One of the best grain-inclusive kibbles on the market. Highly recommended.
Read our review of the full Wellness Complete Health Dog Food (Dry) range here
| Main Ingredients | Deboned chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal, ground barley, peas |
| Texture | Dry |
| Type | Grain-inclusive |
| Protein Percentage | 27% |
| AAFCO Standards | Maintenance |
| Best For | Adult dogs |
Sample buyer review…
“I have three dogs, all different breeds and sizes. They all love this food; it has caused absolutely no stomach issues… After discussing this with our awesome Veterinarian she recommended Wellness and our Goldendoodle hasn’t had any stomach issues in 5 years. The stomach issues brought us to Wellness, but the quality ingredients kept us loyal.”
5. Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food
Rating:
High Prairie is one of 9 dry recipes included in our review of the Taste of the Wild product line.
This particular recipe derives the majority of its meat protein from fresh buffalo, as well as both chicken and lamb meals. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 36% protein, 20% fat and 36% estimated carbs… producing a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.
Taste of the Wild provides a top-rated, nutrient-balanced formula at an affordable price. Highly recommended.
Read our review of the full Taste of the Wild Dog Food range here
| Main Ingredients | Buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas |
| Texture | Dry |
| Type | Grain-free |
| Protein Percentage | 36% |
| AAFCO Standards | Maintenance |
| Best For | Adult dogs |
Sample buyer review…
“We have had a tough run with our sensitive GSD with diarrhea, itchy butt and ears. After trying multiple types of foods leading to severe enteritis, we gave TOW high prairie a try. Within days, solid poop and no itching! We are so relieved!”