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Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult

dry food · dogs · 80/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult? 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 Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult'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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Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult vs its best alternative

CriterionCarnilove Duck & Pheasant AdultOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 80/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33.3%43.2%
Estimated carbs33%18%
First ingredientDuckFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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 30%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+12Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+11Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  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-0.40€
  2. #2ACarniloveSalmon Adult Dog6.50€/kg-0.30€
  3. #3AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-1.00€
  4. #4AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.30€
  5. #5ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-1.00€
  6. #6BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-1.60€

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 Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult's 80/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult?

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 Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult?

Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult 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.