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The 10 Best High-Protein Dry Dog Foods

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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

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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
7,196
$58.99Chewy 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 Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,484
$37.98Chewy Price
($2.93/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Protein Content

4.5/5
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

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Split Peas, Brewers Rice

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Molasses-Free, High Fiber...
3
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4,681
$59.99Chewy Price
($2.50/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.3/5
Great

Protein Content

4.3/5
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, Peas, Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free
4
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
1,650
$73.98Chewy Price
($3.09/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.3/5
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, 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
5
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag

Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,131
$79.98Chewy Price
($3.08/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredient Quality

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.7/5
Excellent

Protein Content

4.7/5
Excellent

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
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
457
$49.98Chewy Price
($4.17/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
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

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Meal

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, High-Protein, With Grain
7
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Solid Gold Weight Control Gut Health Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
301
$72.99Chewy 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...
8
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

4.5/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.5/5
Great

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

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

High-Protein, Chicken-Free, With Grain, Pea-Free
9
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

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

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
781
$74.98Chewy Price
($2.50/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredient Quality

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.6/5
Excellent

Protein Content

4.6/5
Excellent

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

Breed Size

Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Brewers Rice, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Barley

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Molasses-Free, High Fiber...
10
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

American Journey Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
1,456
$62.99Chewy Price
($2.63/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredient Quality

4.4/5
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

Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

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