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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Merrick Grain Free Chicken Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionMerrick Grain Free Chicken DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 77/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein34%38%
Protein (dry matter)37.4%43.2%
Estimated carbs31%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

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

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 34%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

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 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.