Alternatives to

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Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog? 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 Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog's 77/100. 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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8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +16
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +15
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +14
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +13
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +12
  6. #6 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +11
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Puppy Poulet et Canard Frais 88/100 +11
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +11

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -0.60€
  2. #2 A Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog 6.50€/kg -0.50€
  3. #3 A Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon 6.80€/kg -0.20€
  4. #4 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.20€
  5. #5 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 5.50€/kg -1.50€
  6. #6 A Naturea Naturals Adult Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.20€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Lily\'s Kitchen Slow Cooked Lamb Hotpot 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog?

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 Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog?

Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog scores 77/100 (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.