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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken

dry food · dogs · 80/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken's 80/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionBlue Buffalo Wilderness ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 80/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein34%38%
Protein (dry matter)37.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs28%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+13Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+12Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+11Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 34%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-0.60€
  2. #2ACarniloveSalmon Adult Dog6.50€/kg-0.50€
  3. #3ACarniloveGrain-Free Saumon6.80€/kg-0.20€
  4. #4AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-1.20€
  5. #5AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.50€
  6. #6ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-1.20€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken's 80/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken?

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken scores 80/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.