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Canagan Free Range Chicken

dry food · dogs · 85/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Canagan Free Range 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 Canagan Free Range Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Canagan Free Range Chicken's 85/100. 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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Canagan Free Range Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionCanagan Free Range ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 85/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyBA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+7Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+4Wins on nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+3Wins on nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+3Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+3Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Canagan Free Range Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Canagan Free Range Chicken's 85/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Canagan Free Range Chicken?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Canagan Free Range Chicken?

Canagan Free Range Chicken scores 85/100 (A) 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.