10 Best Premium Dog Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Premium Dog Foods

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How we created this premium dog food list

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

Key premium dog food considerations

Digestibility

Ingredients

Nutritional Value

Palatability

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Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,245
$44.99Chewy Price
($2.50/oz)
Promo, Save 15% with code PETDAY15

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Heart, Beef Tripe

Special Diet

Raw, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...
2
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12

Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-oz, case of 12

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
964
$52.99Chewy Price
($0.32/oz)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (Boneless, Skinless, White Breast), Water Sufficient for Processing, Potato Starch

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Pea-Free, Non-GMO, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...
3
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,404
$15.99Chewy Price
($2.91/oz)
Promo, Save 20% with code PETDAY20

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Chicken Heart, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free...
4
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag
Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag

Jinx Salmon, Sweet Potato & Carrot ALS Kibble Dog Dry Food, 23.5-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
917
$49.72Chewy Price
($2.12/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Peas

Special Diet

Grain-Free
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ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2,560
$105.99Chewy Price
($4.52/lb)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Whole Herring, Chicken Liver

Special Diet

High-Protein, Gluten Free, Natural, Raw...
6
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
578
$57.00Chewy Price
($2.28/oz)
Promo, Save 25% with code PETDAY25

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Lung, Beef Fat

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Pea-Free...
7
The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box
The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box
The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box

The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
1,885
$78.39Chewy Price
($7.84/lb)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Dehydrated Chicken, Organic Barley, Dehydrated Potatoes, Organic Flaxseed, Organic Oats

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Non-GMO...
8
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag

ACANA Red Meat Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 25-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
1,088
$83.99Chewy Price
($3.36/lb)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

New: Beef, Pork, Beef Meal, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans

Special Diet

Chicken-Free, Natural, High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...
9
JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Human Grade Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz pouch, case of 7
JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Human Grade Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz pouch, case of 7
JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Human Grade Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz pouch, case of 7
JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Human Grade Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz pouch, case of 7
JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Human Grade Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz pouch, case of 7

JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Human Grade Home-Cooked Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz pouch, case of 7

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
559
$48.93Chewy Price
($0.59/oz)
Promo, Save 30% with code PETDAY30

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.6/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, water, oats, chicken liver, brown rice

Special Diet

Human-Grade, Limited Ingredient Diet, Gluten Free
10
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
98
$62.99Chewy Price
($2.52/oz)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, Get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, All Breeds

Lifestage

All Stages

Top Ingredients

Beef Hearts, Beef Livers, Beef Kidneys, Beef Bone, Organic Carrots

Special Diet

Raw, Organic, Natural, Limited Ingredient Diet

Frequently Asked Questions about Premium Dog Foods

Is premium food better for dogs?

Premium food can be better for dogs if it has better ingredients and superior nutrition. However, even so-called premium dog food formulas vary widely, so check the package for nutritional and ingredient information. Consult your vet about choosing the best premium dog food for your pet if you have questions or are still unsure.

What ingredients are used in premium dog food?

The ingredients used in premium dog food should include real meat, whole fruits and veggies, essential vitamins and minerals, and wholesome grains, in grain-inclusive formulas. Many premium dog food formulas also include supplements for things like immune, digestive, joint or breed-specific support. Be sure to read product packaging to ensure the premium dog food you are considering is nutritious and appropriate for your pup's needs.

What makes a dog food "premium"?

What makes a dog food "premium" is often higher quality ingredients, better processing practices and a higher nutritional content. However, there are no set guidelines for which dog foods can be called premium, so it is always a good idea to check the package for ingredients, nutrient content and information about how the food is made. Your vet can also give you good guidance on choosing the best premium dog food for your best friend.