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Here are The Dog Food Advisor's best dry dog foods for March 2023.
The Best Dry Dog Food Brands
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.
The Best Dry Dog Foods
March 2023
Here are The Dog Food Advisor’s best dry dog foods for March 2023.
Wellness Complete Health Dry Dog Food
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.
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal, ground barley, peas
- Type: Grain-inclusive (oatmeal, barley, brown rice)
- Other recipes: Senior, puppy, large breed, small breed, whitefish and sweet potato, lamb and barley, turkey and oatmeal and more
- Price: $$
- See all 13 available recipes
This Wellness Complete Health formula derives the bulk of its meat protein from chicken and chicken meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 27% protein, 13% fat and 52% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50%.
One of the best grain-inclusive kibbles on the market. Highly recommended.
Sample buyer review… “I have three dogs, all different breeds and sizes. They all love this food; it has caused absolutely no stomach issues… After discussing this with our awesome Veterinarian she recommended Wellness and our Goldendoodle hasn’t had any stomach issues in 5 years. The stomach issues brought us to Wellness, but the quality ingredients kept us loyal.”
Instinct Original Grain-Free Dry
Instinct Original with Real Beef is one of 5 dry recipes included in our review of the Instinct Original product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Beef, chicken meal, white fish meal, peas, chicken fat
- Type: Grain-free
- Other recipes: Small breed, chicken, duck, rabbit, salmon and more
- Price: $$
- See all 5 available recipes
This Instinct example derives the majority of its animal protein from beef and chicken meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 40% protein, 23% fat and 29% estimated carbs… which creates a fat-to-protein ratio of about 57%.
With multiple “flavor” options, Instinct makes an ideal choice for feeding picky eaters. Highly recommended.
Sample buyer review… “Our rescued English Bulldog has been eating this product since she arrived. She has no allergy issues and seems to be doing well with this formula. She is eager to eat. She’s digesting the product well and her flatulence is now non-existent. Happy dog, happy home!”
Jinx Dry Dog Food
Salmon and Sweet Potato recipe is one of 4 dry recipes included in our review of the Jinx product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Salmon, pearled barley, ground peas, turkey meal, brown rice
- Type: Grain-inclusive (pearled barley, brown rice)
- Other recipes: Chicken, Salmon, and Grain-Free
- Price: $$$
- See all 4 available recipes
This Jinx recipe derives the bulk of its animal protein from fresh salmon. Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 16% fat and 46% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 52%.
A fully-balanced, grain-inclusive dog food. Highly recommended.
Sample buyer review… “Finally found a new food we are happy with! My dog loves the salmon flavor and we can’t wait to try the chicken sampler! We especially love how much thought goes into the food and it’s ingredients.”
Nature’s Logic Dry Dog Food
Nature’s Logic Canine Chicken Meal Feast is one of 11 dry recipes included in our review of the Nature’s Logic product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Chicken meal, millet, chicken fat, pumpkin seed, yeast culture
- Type: Grain-inclusive (millet)
- Other recipes: Venison, beef, pork, rabbit, sardine, turkey, lamb, duck and more
- Price: $$
- See all 9 available recipes
This Nature’s Logic example recipe derives the bulk of its meat protein from chicken meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the product contains 40% protein, 17% fat and 36% estimated carbs… yielding a fat-to-protein ratio of about 42%.
Nature’s Logic is one of the few dry brands meeting AAFCO nutrient standards by using live feeding trials. Highly recommended.
Sample buyer review… “I have been feeding this for 3 months now and their skin and coats have cleared up nicely. No more greasy smelly fur babies. Plus no more pills on a daily basis. Yes it’s a little more expensive but I’m saving in vet bills. Trying to find a grain and potato free kibble is nearly impossible but I hit a home run here.”
Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food
High Prairie is one of 9 dry recipes included in our review of the Taste of the Wild product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas
- Type: Grain-free
- Other recipes: Puppy, small breed, salmon, venison and more
- Price: $
- See all 9 available recipes
High Prairie 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.
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!”
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Dry
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Chicken and Rice is one of 21 kibble recipes included in our review of the Blue Buffalo Life Protection product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal
- Type: Grain-inclusive (brown rice, barley, oatmeal)
- Other recipes: Puppy, large breed, small breed, senior, lamb, fish and more
- Price: $
- See all 21 available recipes
This Life Protection example derives the majority of its animal protein from chicken and chicken meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 27% protein, 16% fat and 50% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 58%.
A top-rated, grain-inclusive kibble. One of The Advisor’s most popular recommendations.
Sample buyer review… “My dog is a very picky eater with a sensitive stomach (he is a chocolate heeler) and this food has done wonders for him. He’s finally eating as much as he should without stomach issues and it’s made him almost a brand new dog. I tried a few different foods with him but this seemed to give me the best results…”
Purina Pro Plan Focus Dog Food
Pro Plan Large Breed Adult is one of 19 kibbles featured in our review of the Purina Pro Plan Focus product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Chicken, brewers rice, whole grain wheat, corn gluten meal, whole grain corn
- Type: Grain-inclusive (rice, wheat, corn, barley)
- Other recipes: Puppy, small breed, sensitive skin and stomach, senior, weight management and more
- Price: $
- See all 19 available recipes
Focus Large Breed Adult derives the majority of its animal protein from fresh chicken. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 14% fat and 49% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 46%.
Pro Plan is one of the dog food brands most frequently mentioned by breeders and veterinary professionals.
Each recipe has been expertly formulated by a team of board certified veterinary nutritionists.
In addition, the entire Pro Plan product line is designed and manufactured according to rigorous guidelines recommended by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Purina Pro Plan is one of the very best brands you’ll find on this or any list. And it’s easy on the budget, too. Highly recommended.
Actual buyer review… “My black lab loves this food. Her coat is beautiful, her energy is high, and she digests it easily. My vet recommended this food and I couldn’t be happier. I saw a noticeable difference within days of feeding this to her. My dog eats the dry food with a little bit of the PPP wet focus for large breeds. Do not hesitate to feed this to your pups.. it’s a game-changer!”
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