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Best raw food for dogs (A and B grades)

13 raw food products for dogs graded A to E by PetFoodRate. Here is the top 10 according to our methodology: protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirables, transparency, and adaptability.

13products graded
11A or B grades
78/100average score

In short

PetFoodRate grades 13 raw food for dogs from A to E; 11 earn an A or B grade. The top pick is ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe at 91/100 (grade A), against a category average of 78/100. Independent scoring, no sponsored brands.

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Top 10 raw food for dogs, ranked

Method: the PetFoodRate Score. Ranking updated July 29, 2026.

#ProductGradeScoreProteinPrice/kgOffer
1ZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef RecipeA91/10038%32.00€
2Pure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-DriedA89/10030%14.50€
3ZIWI PeakAir-Dried VenisonB82/10038%35.00€
4Instinct the raw brandraw meals:puppyB79/10025%n/a
5Pure Pet FoodFish Supper DogB77/10030%15.00€
6Pure Pet FoodTurkey Dinner DogB77/10030%15.00€
7Pure Pet FoodLamb Dinner DogB77/10030%15.00€
8ZIWI PeakAir-Dried Mackerel Lamb DogB76/10038%35.00€
9Stella ChewyFreeze Dried Chicken DogB76/10042%25.00€
10ZIWI PeakAir-Dried Chicken DogB76/10038%35.00€

How we grade these products

The PetFoodRate Score gives each product an A to E grade based on five sub-scores: protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirable ingredients, label transparency, and species adaptability. The final grade combines these sub-scores with a weighting calibrated per species and product type. No commercial partnerships, no sponsored brands.

Nutrient thresholds reference the FEDIAF nutritional guidelines for cats and dogs.

Read the full methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the best-rated raw food for dogs in 2026?

The top-rated product by PetFoodRate is ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe, with a score of 91/100 (grade A). It leads a ranking of 13 raw food graded on protein quality, nutrition, undesirables, transparency, and species fit.

How many raw food are graded A or B for dogs?

Out of 13 raw food for dogs in our database, 2 earn an A grade and 9 earn a B grade. Only A and B foods make our recommended list.

How is this ranking decided?

Each food earns an A to E grade computed from five sub-scores: protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirables, label transparency, and species adaptability. The weighting is calibrated per species and product type. See our methodology page for full details.

Is this ranking sponsored or affiliate-influenced?

No. Rankings are derived purely from the ingredient and composition data we collect. We earn affiliate revenue only when a reader buys via a retailer link, which has zero impact on the grade a product receives.