Best Dry Dog Food 2026
Find the best dry dog food and kibble ranked by ingredient quality, nutritional profile, and safety record. We score protein source quality, penalize fillers and byproducts, track recall history, and verify AAFCO compliance to help you choose the healthiest kibble for your dog. Daily prices are calculated for a 50 lb moderately active adult dog. Looking for wet dog food? See our Best Wet Dog Food comparison.
Updated 15-Feb-26
Top 15 Dry Dog Food Ranked
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| Product | Overall | Ingredient Quality | Nutritional Profile | Safety Record | Ingredient Transparency | Value Per Serving | Palatability & Acceptance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1Orijen Original | 8.9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 9.0 | |
2ACANA Wholesome Grains Free-Run Poultry | 8.7 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | |
3Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken | 8.5 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 8.5 | |
4Nature's Logic Canine Chicken Meal Feast | 8.4 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | |
5Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend Red Meat | 8.4 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 5.0 | 9.5 | |
6Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Chicken | 8.2 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | |
7Taste of the Wild High Prairie | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
8Merrick Healthy Grains Chicken & Brown Rice | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | |
9Wellness CORE Original Turkey & Chicken | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 8.0 | |
10Canidae PURE Salmon & Sweet Potato | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | |
11Victor Purpose Nutra Pro | 7.8 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | |
12Blue Buffalo Life Protection Chicken & Brown Rice | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | |
13Diamond Naturals All Life Stages Chicken & Rice | 7.6 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 8.0 | |
14Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice | 7.5 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | |
15Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley | 7.0 | 6.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
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How We Evaluate Dry Dog Food
Our reviews are based on 6 weighted criteria including ingredient quality, nutritional profile, safety record, and more. See our complete methodology for details.
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