10 Best High-Protein Dry Dog Foods 2026: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best High-Protein Dry Dog Foods

How we created this high-protein dry dog food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best high-protein dry dog 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 high-protein dry dog foods.

Key high-protein dry dog food considerations

Digestibility

Ingredient Quality

Nutritional Balance

Protein Content

Our Top Picks

1
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

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

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
9,293
$58.99 Chewy Price
($2.11/lb)

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Water Buffalo, Lamb Meal, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas

Special Diet

Gluten Free, High-Protein, Grain-Free
2
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,022
$80.98 Chewy Price
($2.70/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.5/5
Great

Protein Content

4.5/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Extra Small Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Molasses-Free, High Fiber, Non-GMO...
3
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Salmon Recipe Adult High-Protein Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
2,061
$73.98 Chewy Price
($3.09/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Chicken Meal, Peas, Pea Protein, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural, Grain-Free
4
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag
Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag

Chewy Made Complete Nutrition High Protein Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 24-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
5,339
$59.99 Chewy Price
($2.50/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.6/5
Excellent

Protein Content

4.5/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Salmon, Chicken Meal (A source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal, Dried Peas, Dried Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free
5
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag

Wellness CORE Adult Grain-Free High-Protein Natural Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,293
$79.98 Chewy Price
($3.08/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.5/5
Great

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Ground Potatoes, Lentils

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Natural...
6
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

American Journey Protein & Grains Healthy Weight Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
648
$49.99 Chewy Price
($1.79/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Salmon, Whitefish Meal (a source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Peas, Barley

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Weight Control, With Grain
7
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Grain-Free Great Plains Red Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 20-lb bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
880
$84.98 Chewy Price
($4.25/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.2/5
Great

Protein Content

4.2/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Beef, Pork and Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Gluten Free, Raw...
8
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag

Solid Gold NutrientBoost Chicken & Sweet Potato Weight Control Gut Health Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Medium & Large Dogs, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
395
$72.99 Chewy Price
($3.32/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.5/5
Great

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural, Gluten Free, Weight Control...
9
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Smoke-Flavored Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Protein Content

4.4/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Salmon Meal, Fish Meal, Grain Sorghum, Millet

Special Diet

High-Protein, Chicken-Free, With Grain
10
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

CANIDAE Pure Farm To Bowl Small Breed Wild-Caught Salmon & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
226
$39.99 Chewy Price
($4.00/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.3/5
Great

Protein Content

4.2/5
Great

Is this high-protein dry dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Salmon Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas, Lentils, Tapioca

Special Diet

Limited Ingredient Diet, High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw...