Dog Food Reviews 2024 – Brands & Ratings
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Best Dog Food By Type
Dog Food Reviews by Size
Dog Food Reviews By Brand (A to Z)
- A Pup Above
- Abound
- 4health Grain Free
- 4health Original Puppy Formula
- Acana
- Acana Pacifica
- Aldi Pure Being
- Alpo
- American Journey
- Annamaet
- Answers
- Authority
- Authority Grain Free
- Bark
- Bench & Field
- Bil-Jac
- Bixbi
- Black Gold Explorer
- Blackwood
- Blue Buffalo Basics
- Blue Buffalo
- Blue Buffalo Life Protection
- Blue Buffalo Puppy
- Blue Buffalo Wilderness
- Bully Max High Performance
- Canidae All Life Stages
- Canidae
- Carna4
- Castor & Pollux
- Cesar
- Chewy Goody Box
- Crave
- Maev
- Members Mark
- Meridian
- Merrick Backcountry
- Merrick
- Merrick Grain Free
- Mossy Oak
- Muenster
- Natural Balance
- Natural Balance Limited Ingredient
- Natural Balance Vegetarian
- Nature’s Logic
- Nature’s Recipe
- Nom Nom Now
- Nulo
- Nutra Complete
- Nutra Nuggets
- Nutrisource
- Nutricanine
- Nutro
- Nutro Farms Harvest
- Nutro Grain Free
- Nutro Max
- Nutro Puppy
- Nutro Wholesome Essentials
- OC Raw
- Ollie Fresh
- Only Natural
- Open Farm
- Orijen
- Orijen Regional Red
- Orijen Senior
- Orijen Six Fish
- Pawtree
- Pedigree
- Performatrin
- Petaluma
- Pet Pride
- Pet Plate
- Primal
- Pure Balance
- Pure Balance Grain Free
- Purina Bella
- Purina Beyond Grain Free
- Purina Bright Mind
- Purina Dentalife
- Purina Moist Meaty
- Purina One
- Purina One Smartblend
- Purina Pro Plan Savor
- Purina Pro Plan Sport
- Purina Puppy Chow
- Rachael Ray Nutrish
- Rachael Ray Nutrish Peak
- Rachael Ray Zero Grain
- Rawz
- Raw Paws 6 Inch Green Beef Tripe Stick
- Retriever
- Roosevelt
- Royal Canin
- Royal Canin German Shepherd
- Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein
- Royal Canin Puppy
- Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Low Fat
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Brand vs Brand Comparisons
- 4Health vs Taste of the Wild
- 4Health vs Blue Buffalo
- 4Health vs Purina Pro Plan
- Abound vs Blue Buffalo
- Acana vs Fromm
- Acana vs Orijen
- American Journey vs Blue Buffalo
- American Journey vs Taste of the Wild
- Authority vs Hills Science Diet
- Blue Buffalo vs Hills Science Diet
- Blue Buffalo vs Purina Pro Plan
- Blue Buffalo vs Taste of the Wild
- Blue Buffalo vs Wellness
- Bully Max vs Bully Max Pro
- Canidae vs Blue Buffalo
- Carna4 vs Orijen
- Dr. Marty’s vs The Farmer’s Dog
- Fromm vs Blue Buffalo
- Fromm vs Orijen
- Iams Proactive vs Hills
- Iams vs Blue Buffalo
- Iams vs Pedigree
- Iams vs Purina
- Kirkland Natures Domain vs Taste of the Wild
- Kirkland vs Blue Buffalo
- Members Mark vs Kirkland
- Members Mark vs Purina Pro
- Merrick vs Acana
- Merrick vs Blue Buffalo
- Merrick vs Wellness
- Natural Balance vs Blue Buffalo
- Nom Nom vs The Farmer’s Dog
- Nutro vs Blue Buffalo
- Open Farm vs Stella & Chewy
- Orijen vs Blue Buffalo
- Pedigree vs Purina
- Primal vs Stella & Chewy’s
- Pro Pac vs Blue Buffalo
- Pure Balance vs Blue Buffalo
- Purina Beneful vs Bil Jac
- Purina Dog Chow vs Kibbles n Bits
- Purina One vs Blue Buffalo
- Purina Pro Plan vs Hills
- Purina Pro Plan vs Iams Proactive
- Purina Pro Plan vs Kirkland
- Purina Pro Plan vs Purina One
- Royal Canin vs Blue Buffalo
- Royal Canin vs Hills Science
- Royal Canin vs Kirkland
- Royal Canin vs Purina Pro
- Sundays vs Spot & Tango
- Taste of the Wild vs Acana
- Taste of the Wild vs Orijen
- The Farmer’s Dog vs JustFoodforDogs
- The Farmer’s Dog vs Spot & Tango
- Victor vs Bully Max
- Victor vs Blue Buffalo
- Victor vs Diamond
- Victor vs Purina Pro Plan
- Victor vs Taste of the Wild
- The Farmer’s Dog vs Ollie Fresh
- Wag vs Blue Buffalo
- Wag vs Taste of the Wild
Dog Food Ratings - Top 12 Brands
Below you’ll find our dog food ratings of the top 12 brands. The ratings are determined by our team who review and test the products on various criteria such as nutrition, price, texture, and favorability toward dogs – so rest assured, you’re getting an authentic opinion of quality!
Food Reviews by Life Stage
Puppy Food by Breed
Best for Australian Shepherd Puppies
Best for Beagle Puppies
Best for Boston Terrier Puppies
Best for Border Collie Puppies
Best for Boxer Puppies
Best for Cane Corso Puppies
Best for Chihuahua Puppies
Best for Corgi Puppies
Best for Dachshund Puppies
Best for French Bulldog Puppies
Best for Goldendoodle Puppies
Best for Golden Retriever Puppies
Best for Great Dane Puppies
Best for Great Pyrenees Puppies
Best for Husky Puppies
Best for Lab Puppies
Best for Labradoodle Puppies
Best for Maltipoo Puppies
Best for Maltese Puppies
Best for Mastiff Puppies
Best for Pitbull Puppies
Best for Pug Puppies
Best for Rottweiler Puppies
Best for Schnauzer Puppies
Best for Shih Tzu Puppies
Best for Yorkie Puppies
Adult/Senior Food by Breed
- Affordable Foods for Labs
- Affordable Foods for Pitbulls
- Best Foods for Active Dogs
- Best Food for Shih Tzus with Allergies
- Best Food for Boxers with Gas
- Best Food for French Bulldogs with Allergies
- Best Food for French Bulldogs with Gas
- Best Food for German Shepherds with Allergies
- Best Food for Great Danes with Sensitive Stomachs
- Best Food for Huskies to Gain Weight
- Best Food for Pitbulls with Skin Allergies
- Best Food for Poodles with Sensitive Stomachs
- Best Food for Schnauzers with Skin Allergies
- Best Food for Senior Chihuahuas
- Best Food for Small Senior Dogs
- Best Food for Yorkies with Allergies
- Best Food for German Shepherds to Gain Weight
- Best Wet Food for Chihuahua
Dog Food Reviews by Breed
Dog Food Reviews by Health Condition
Dog Food Reviews by Type
- Best-Tasting Food for Picky Eaters
- Budget Dog Foods
- Canned
- Cheap Puppy Food
- Dehydrated
- Freeze Dried
- For Active Dogs
- For All Life Stages
- For Hunting Dogs
- For Large Breeds
- For Medium Dogs
- For Puppies
- For Small Dogs
- For Toy Breeds
- For Pregnant Dogs
- Grain Free
- High Fibre
- High Protein
- Holistic Dog Food
- Human Grade Brands
- Lamb Dog Foods
- Large Breed Puppy Food
- Low Carb
- Low Fat
- Low Protein
- Made In The USA
- Non GMO
- Organic
- Organic Puppy
- PH Balance
- Puppy Food for Toy Breeds
- Raw Dog Food
- Salmon Dog Food
- Senior Dog Food
- Soft Dry Dog Food
- Taste of The Wild
- Vegetarian
- Venison Dog Foods
- Vet-Recommended Food
- Walmart Dog Food
- Wet Puppy Food
- With Probiotics
- Without Chicken
- Without Legumes Peas and Lentils
- Without Potatoes
- With Grains
How We Rate Dog Food
Customer Satisfaction
Hepper is heavily focused on serving consumers of pet products, which is why we value customer satisfaction so highly in our dog food review process. We scour online platforms to determine whether dog owners feel satisfied with the product they are investing in for their loved ones. We read a host of reviews on major retail outlets like Amazon and Chewy, and we even offer a section on what users are saying in our reviews for increased transparency. We read forums and articles across the internet in order to gain a fully faceted picture of what is being offered, from packaging to kibble size.
Analysis of the Primary Ingredients
We evaluate the quality of primary ingredients by judging the ratio of essential components that make up a sustained, health-based canine diet. In a top-rated dog food, we expect to see a combination of high-quality, identified meat and fat-based products along with the addition of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. We scrutinize ingredient lists for unhealthy fillers and make sure to openly identify the addition of any controversial ingredients or harmful additives.
Recall History
We research past recalls in order to provide as much information as possible to pet owners investing in a new dog food so that they can feel safe about their decision. Not only do we take into account the recall itself, but we also weigh the severity of the incident as well as how the company responded to the instance. We offer full transparency around brands’ recalls within our reviews, even if they occurred in another pet food category. This allows our readers to be armed with the facts in order to make the most informed purchases.
Price
We know that price plays a crucial role in canine nutrition, that’s why we use it as an important variable when rating dog food. First, we measure the amount of low-cost fillers versus premium ingredients in a recipe to judge whether the price matches the value. Then we conduct a side-by-side comparison of ingredients offered with competing brands at a similar price point.
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