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Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish

dry food · dogs · 87/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish? 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 Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish's 87/100. 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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Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish vs its best alternative

CriterionPooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean FishOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 87/100A 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 ingredientFresh 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+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+4Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+3Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+2Wins on nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+1Wins on nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+1Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+1Wins 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 Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish's 87/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish?

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 Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish?

Pooch & Mutt Chicken & Ocean Fish scores 87/100 (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.