8 Best Dog Food for Brittany Spaniels – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

Brittany Spaniels are beautiful dogs that are well-known for their loyalty and companionship. While they were originally hunting dogs, they are now mostly designated as companion dogs.

If you want your Brittany Spaniel to stay healthy and strong for years to come, it is essential to feed them the right food. They are prone to a variety of health problems that can be dietary-related, such as hip dysplasia. By feeding your pup a healthy diet, you decrease the odds that these diseases will plague them.

We reviewed many of the top dog food on the market to help you choose the best option for your Brittany Spaniel. You’ll find our reviews below, as well as a complete buyer’s guide to help you make the best decision.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

The 8 Best Dog Foods for Brittany Spaniels

1. Ollie Fresh Dog Food Subscription– Best Overall

Ollie Fresh Beef Dog Food is a fresh food that arrives pre-portioned and frozen at your doorstep. All you have to do is thaw and serve! It includes all the necessary vitamins and minerals your dog needs to thrive, as well as a few extras like omega-3s. All ingredients are sourced from sustainable sources and free from grain, wheat, filler, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

We particularly liked that this high-end food is made with advanced food safety protocols, reducing the chance that something unsightly will show up in your dog’s food. We also loved how high this dog food is in good quality protein. It contains 12% protein and 10% fat.

Keep in mind that this dog food is a little pricey and does require a subscription. But if you can afford it, it’s truly a great way to feed your favorite dogs.

All in all, this is an excellent choice for most Brittany Spaniels. Because it’s fresh food, your dog will enjoy added hydration. Plus, dogs absolutely love the flavors! All in all, this is the best dog food for Brittany Spaniels on the market today.

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2. Iams ProActive Health Adult MiniChunks Dog Food – Budget Buy

If you’re looking for more budget-friendly food, Iams ProActive Health Adult MiniChunks Dry Dog Food is the way to go. It is far cheaper than most of the competition, but it is still a great choice for many dogs. Chicken is used as the first ingredient, which is a reliable protein source for most canines. Two grains are listed after the chicken. However, both of these grains are whole grain, making them decently suitable for our dogs.

This dog food also includes a blend of fibers and prebiotics to support your dog’s gut health, which may help with any gastrointestinal problems. Furthermore, it also includes antioxidants, supporting your dog’s immune system.

This food is not as high in protein and fat as we would have liked. They are only at 25% and 14%, respectively. This is the main reason it did not make it to #1 on our list. However, despite this fact, this is the best budget dog food for Brittany Spaniels. If you have a Brittany Spaniel and are on a budget, this is the best option for you.

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3. Merrick Grain-Free Puppy Dry Dog Food

Puppies need a particular diet to thrive. They need different and more vitamins than most adult dogs, simply because they are still growing and developing. Because of this, it is essential to feed them a dog food designed for puppies. Out of all the puppy dog foods we reviewed, Merrick Grain-Free Puppy Dry Dog Food came out on top.

This dog food is grain-free and is made with 60% protein and fat, with deboned chicken as the first ingredient. The guaranteed analysis is 30% protein and 16% fat. This does not add up to 60%. However, the guaranteed analysis includes moisture in the food. If you take the moisture out, this food does include 60% protein and fat.

This food also includes high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly helpful for puppies. Added glucosamine and chondroitin are also included to support your puppy’s developing joints. We also liked that this kibble is smaller than most, which is helpful for puppies. This food is suitable for puppies for larger breeds, which can’t necessarily be said for all puppy foods out there.

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4. VICTOR Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food

The VICTOR Hi-Pro Plus Formula Dry Dog Food isn’t bad by any means. However, it wasn’t our favorite. It is very high in protein and fat. Protein is at 30%, with fat at 20%. This is higher than most commercial dog foods currently on the market. Protein and fat are essential for our dog’s health.

The first ingredient in this dog food is beef meal. This isn’t the highest-quality option on the market, but it isn’t the worst option either. Meal is just meat that has been boiled to remove most of the moisture. It is often used in dry dog food because dry dog food needs very little moisture. One of our favorite features of this food is that it is suitable for all life stages, including puppies. So, you could start your dog on this food as a puppy and never have to worry about changing it.

Like many other dog foods, this one is fortified with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and plenty of protein. It also has ingredients for immune health and digestive support.

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5. American Journey Active Life Formula Dry Dog Food

Though the American Journey Active Life Formula Dry Dog Food isn’t bad, it isn’t our favorite. It is a bit low in protein at only 25%. There are options higher in protein for cheaper, so we recommend saving your money and getting them instead. Fat is only at 15%, which is also decently low. Deboned chicken is included as the first ingredient, which is a good choice. Chicken meal is also included as the second ingredient.

This food does include nutrients and antioxidants, which is always an added plus. Some veggies like sweet potatoes and carrots are also added for their nutrient content. There is also nice plenty of omega fatty acids, which can help support your dog’s skin and coat.

There is no wheat, corn, or soy in this dog food. However, there is quite a bit of rice in it. This rice is brown, so it isn’t necessarily low-quality. Still, if you’re looking for grain-free dog food, this isn’t it.

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6. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

Blue Buffalo is a popular brand. However, they are known for having a high number of recalls, some of which have been very serious. Their Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is an okay option for Brittany Spaniels. It included deboned salmon as the first ingredient, which is a quality option. It also contains a high number of omega-3 and omega-6s. These fatty acids can help support your dog’s skin and coat.

This brand advertises this food as containing “LifeSource Bits,” which are bits of food that contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. However, most foods include these things, so this isn’t an incredibly unique offering.

This food doesn’t contain any corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, or preservatives. We also liked that it is high in protein at 34%. However, it is a bit low in fat at only 15%. Our dogs need fat to thrive, so we were a bit disappointed that this expensive food was low in fat.

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7. Wellness Complete Health Dry Dog Food

The Wellness Complete Health Dry Dog Food contains deboned chicken as the first ingredient. This is a good protein source as long as your dog isn’t allergic to chicken. However, many dogs are allergic to chicken because it is often used in dog food. We discuss more about preventing dog allergies below in our buyer’s guide.

This food does include a few things like taurine, which are essential for our dog’s health but hard to find in commercial dog food. Green tea extract is also included, which helps fight free radicals and cell destruction. It also doesn’t include any wheat, corn, soy, or artificial ingredients. For these reasons, this food isn’t the worse out there.

However, the protein content of this food is very low. It is only at 22%, which is one of the lowest we’ve reviewed. Fat is also deficient at only 10%. Dogs evolved to eat mostly fat, so the fact that this dog food is so low in fat is disappointing. Furthermore, this dog food is costly and isn’t worth it in the least.

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8. Instinct Raw Boost Healthy Weight Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

Though Instinct Raw Boost Healthy Weight Grain-Free Dry Dog Food has a lot going for it, it isn’t our favorite for a variety of reasons. Firstly, it is designed to have fewer calories than most dog food. This might be good for dogs who are overweight. However, most normal-weight dogs do not need to be put on a low-calorie food. Secondly, it is costly. It is one of the most expensive foods we’ve reviewed. However, it doesn’t have many extra features that you can’t find in other dog food that is priced much lower. The value isn’t there.

It also included peas as the third ingredient. As we’ll discuss later, peas may be linked to severe heart disease in dogs. (However, the FDA is still investigating the link.) The fat in this food is also relatively low at 11%, though the protein is quite high at 32%. We appreciate that the protein is high. However, the fat could be far higher.

With all that said, this food is made with cage-free chicken as the first ingredient.

Buyer’s Guide – Choosing the Best Dog Food for Brittany Spaniels

Choosing a dog food for your pup can be unnecessarily complicated. There is a lot that can go into this decision. To help you make the best decision possible, we wrote this in-depth buyer’s guide with everything you need to know about dog food.

Quality Ingredients

Our dogs are what they eat, so it is essential to ensure that they are eating good, quality food. The first ingredient in any dog food should be some high-quality meat. Almost all sources of protein are fine choices for our dogs. As long as your dog doesn’t have any allergies, it doesn’t matter what the meat source is.

Preferably, the food should be made with as much high-quality meat as possible. Whole meat and meat meal are preferable. However, be sure the meat meal has the source named. You don’t want to feed your dog mystery meat. In other words, make sure the ingredient is something like “chicken meal” and not just “meat meal.”

Veggies are included in nearly all dog foods, though they are not required. Any veggies included should be high-quality. Things like pumpkin and carrots are high-quality options. Many dog foods include peas and potatoes, but these may be linked to specific heart issues, as we will discuss later in this guide.

Grain-Free vs. Grain-Inclusive

There is a lot of propaganda out there currently involving grain-free food. However, the bottom line is that grain-free formulas are not necessarily better for our dogs unless your dog has a grain allergy. Our dogs have evolved to eat grain, so there is little reason not to give it to them unless they are allergic.

Grain-inclusive is often a better choice for dogs. Many grain-free foods trade whole-grain wheat for peas and other low-quality veggies. Some of these filler veggies may be linked to health problems, so it is often a better idea to choose the grain instead.

The FDA Investigation

Currently, the FDA is investigating a possible link between certain foods and severe heart conditions in dogs. Their investigation is not complete yet, so we do not have all the information. However, it seems this heart condition is linked to some grain-free dog foods.

However, this does not necessarily mean you should avoid all grain-free dog food, as some websites are suggesting. When you dig into the data a bit more, you also discover that only some grain-free dog foods seem to be contributing to this disease. The large majority of dogs diagnosed seem to be eating foods high in peas and potatoes.

For this reason, you may want to avoid foods high in these ingredients until more information is available. We do not know for sure that the peas and potatoes are causing this disease. However, the information is leaning in that direction currently.

Preventing Allergies (and Managing Them)

Food allergies in dogs are getting more and more common. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there on how dogs develop allergies. Firstly, some dogs are more likely to develop food allergies than others. There is a genetic component. However, any dog can develop a food allergy. Sometimes, it is merely a matter of chance.

With that said, dogs do not develop allergies as people do. Most dogs develop a food allergy after a long period. For example, if your dog has been eating chicken for its whole life, the odds of it developing a chicken allergy become relatively high. Because of this, dogs tend to develop food allergies to common proteins in dog food, such as gluten, chicken, and beef.

Therefore, an easy way to avoid food allergies is to switch your dog’s food often. You may want to cycle between three or four dog foods regularly, which each focusing on a different primary source of protein. This will go a long way to preventing food allergies.

If your dog already has allergies, you should avoid their allergen. Usually, this will be the primary protein source in their current dog food. However, sometimes it can be a different protein in their current dog food, like gluten.

Dogs can only become allergic to proteins in food, so your canine will not become allergic to something like fish oil or added vitamins.

Conclusion

Choosing the best dog food for your Brittany Spaniel can be a bit complicated. There are a lot of factors to consider. For a quick and easy choice, we recommend the Ollie Fresh Beef Dog Food. This high-quality fresh dog food is high in protein and healthy fat, on top of being incredibly convenient.

If you need a budget option, we recommend the Iams ProActive Health Adult MiniChunks Dry Dog Food. This food contains high-quality ingredients while still being way cheaper than the competition.

We hope this article helped you choose the best food for your canine and personal situation.

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