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Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor

dry food · dogs · 62/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor? 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 Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor's 62/100. 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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Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor vs its best alternative

CriterionPurina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke FlavorOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 62/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesCA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredientBarleyplant fillerFresh chicken

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

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+31Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+30Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+29Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 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 Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor's 62/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor?

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 Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor?

Purina Beggin' Thick Cut Hickory Smoke Flavor scores 62/100 (C) 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.