Best Grain Free Puppy Foods, According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Grain Free Puppy Foods

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How we created this grain free puppy food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best grain free puppy food.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best grain free puppy foods.

Key grain free puppy food considerations

Digestive Health

Nutrient Absorption

Palatability

Allergy and Sensitivity

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Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
2,716
$59.99Chewy Price
($2.15/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.5/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Water Buffalo, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Egg Product, Garbanzo Beans

Special Diet

Grain-Free
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Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12

Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Grain-Free 90% Chicken Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
718
$36.99Chewy Price
($0.24/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutrient Absorption

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.5/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chickpeas, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free, Grain-Free
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ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

ORIJEN Puppy Large Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
926
$105.99Chewy Price
($4.52/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.4/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Large Breeds, Giant Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Whole Herring, Chicken Liver

Special Diet

High-Protein, Gluten Free, Natural, Raw...
4
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12

Purina Pro Plan Development Variety Pack Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Entree & Turkey Entree Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
438
$34.44Chewy Price
($0.23/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.3/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Turkey Entrée Classic: Turkey, Liver, Meat By-Products, Water, Beef

Special Diet

Soy Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free
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Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Stella & Chewy's Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
358
$33.65Chewy Price
($2.41/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.6/5
Excellent

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.5/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Beef, Salmon With Ground Bone, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Tripe

Special Diet

Raw, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...
6
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12
Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12

Merrick Grain-Free Wet Puppy Food Puppy Plate Beef Recipe, 12.7-oz can, case of 12

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
241
$45.36Chewy Price
($0.30/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutrient Absorption

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.4/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Dried Egg Product, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free, Grain-Free
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Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Nulo FreeStyle Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe High-Protein & Grain-Free Puppy & Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
343
$91.99Chewy Price
($3.84/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.4/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Chickpeas, Chickpea Flour, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid)

Special Diet

High-Protein, Limited Ingredient Diet, Low Glycemic, Pea-Free...
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Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

Nature's Recipe Grain-Free Puppy Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
396
$29.98Chewy Price
($2.50/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Pea Starch

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free
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Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12

Chewy Stews Poultry & Beef Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 12.5-oz can, case of 12

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
2,588
$29.99Chewy Price
($0.20/oz)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.2/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.2/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

3.8/5
Good

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, Puppy

Top Ingredients

Beef: Beef, Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver

Special Diet

Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
10
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

Solid Gold Toy & Small Breed Gut Health Real Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
434
$47.99Chewy Price
($4.37/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Nutrient Absorption

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.3/5
Great

Is this grain free puppy food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Extra Small Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural, Gluten Free, Grain-Free