17 best super premium dog foods

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

No need to experiment with your pet and buy pet food at random. Anyone who really cares about the health of their dog should choose the right diet and take a closer look at the brands recommended by experienced breeders.

How to choose premium dry dog ​​food

When choosing food for your pet, you should rely on the following criteria:

1. Composition. Usually feed contains vegetables, several types of flour. It is good if vitamins and minerals are included. It is important that the product is free of coloring elements, carcinogens and flavoring enhancers.
2. The age of the dog. Some foods are suitable for dogs under 5-6 months old. They have the word 'Puppy' in their name. For mature pets, croquettes are provided, taking into account the health and age of the animal. If the dog is prone to obesity, he needs a special diet.
3. Nutritional value. In a good feed, the list of ingredients is headed by meat products. Cereals should be in second place in terms of quantity. It is important that the label states what kind of meat was used in the production process.
4. Brand. It is worth choosing products from trusted brands and not falling for publicity stunts.
5. Price. Usually, cheap food is less nutritious than premium food. Accordingly, they will have to be bought in large volumes. Therefore, you should not chase a low price, otherwise it threatens the dog with a loss of strength and poor health.

A rating based on feedback from dog owners will help you choose the best dry food for your four-legged friend. It is divided into two categories – for adult animals and for puppies.

Rating of the best super-premium dog and puppy food

Nomination	a place	Name of product	the price is for 3.5 kg.
Best premium dry dog ​​food for adult dogs	1	Acana adult dog	1 346 RUB
	2	Almo Nature Alternative Chicken and Rice M-L	RUB 3,716
	3	GO! NATURAL Holistic SENSITIVITY + SHINE Venison Recipe DF	RUB 1,800
	4	Arden Grange Adult	RUB 1,650
	5	ORIJEN ADULT DOG ORIGINAL	289 r
	6	DUKE'S FARM	RUB 2,080
	7	Piccolo Small Dogs Salmon with Venison	RUB 3,190
	8	FARMINA N&D Grain Free	RUB 3,120
	9	Applaws Dry Dog Chicken Small & Medium Breed Adult	RUB 1,760
	10	AATU For Dogs Free Run Chicken	RUB 1,309
	11	1st Choice Chicken Formula MEDIUM and LARGE BREEDS for SENIORS	RUB 1,415
The best premium dry dog ​​food for puppies	1	Belcando puppy	RUB 2,176
	2	Orijen Puppy Large breed	RUB 1,990
	3	Barking heads pappy days for puppies with chicken, salmon and rice	RUB 1,530
	4	GO! NATURAL Holistic SENSITIVITY + SHINE Venison Recipe DF for puppies	RUB 1,925
	5	NOW Natural holistic Fresh Puppy Recipe Grain Free for Puppies with Turkey, Duck & Vegetables	RUB 1,870
	6	Applaws Dry Dog Chicken Large Breed Puppy	RUB 1,750

Best premium dry dog ​​food for adult dogs

Premium pellets cleanse your dog's teeth from plaque and calculus. They contain all the necessary substances, so you do not need to purchase other dietary supplements. It is enough to put croquettes in a bowl to feed the pet.

Acana adult dog

Rating: 4.9

The premium food Acana Adult Dog opens the rating with chicken, which is a source of amino acids and highly digestible animal protein. The product contains purebred poultry meat, which is optimal for a pet's diet. It is low in fat and many useful substances. The food also includes turkey, whole eggs, Pacific flounder, herring. In the manufacture of raw materials, not only meat was used, but also cartilage with internal organs. Fresh greens, fruits and vegetables act as a source of vitamins and fiber. The calorie content of the feed is 3510 kcal per kilogram.

Pet owners note that their dogs are happy to eat 'Akana' food. Their coat becomes more shiny, a lot of energy appears. The premium food is suitable for all breeds of dogs. For 17 kg, you will have to pay about 6500 rubles.

Advantages

• improving the appearance of the dog;
• high quality;
• likes dogs;
• nutritional composition;
• lack of allergies;
• increased energy;
• the convenience of use.

disadvantages

• rare cases of indigestion;
• not easy to find on sale.

Almo Nature Alternative Chicken and Rice M-L

Rating: 4.8

The next member of the ranking is premium chicken and rice food for dogs of large, medium and giant breeds, especially if they have a sensitive stomach. The composition does not contain meat flour, GMOs, sticky protein, dyes, chemical preservatives and flavor enhancers. All ingredients are human grade and are of the same quality as the best human food. The food is suitable for dietetic nutrition.

Buyers note that the product is easy to find on sale, especially in online stores, where there are many discount offers. However, some breeders find the composition rather poor and prefer the Almo Nature Alternative more attractive options in terms of price-performance ratio. З, 75 kg cost 3680 rubles.

Advantages

• lack of harmful substances;
• availability in stores;
• suitable for dogs with digestive problems;
• nice smell.

disadvantages

• poor composition.

GO! NATURAL Holistic SENSITIVITY + SHINE Venison Recipe DF

Rating: 4.8

The main ingredient of the next ranked participant is venison. The food is suitable for a variety of dogs, both miniature and giant. This is an exclusive product that will be the perfect addition to the SENSITIVITY + SHINE ™ range. The pellets are suitable for pets with dieting and frequent digestive problems.

The prebiotics included in the recipe have a positive effect on the work of internal organs and speed up the digestion process. The health of the coat is given by omega fatty acids. Fruits and vegetables support the immune system. The feed contains no GMOs, offal, soy and corn. Granules do not crumble or fall apart in a pack. For 230 grams, you need to pay about 240 rubles.

Advantages

• balanced composition;
• natural ingredients;
• normalization of digestion;
• convenient packaging with a clasp.

disadvantages

• not all dogs like the taste.

Arden Grange Adult

Rating: 4.7

The Arden Grange brand has been producing premium dog food for over 30 years. The product contains lamb, rice, corn, chicken fat, beet cake. Among the minuses, veterinarians note the presence in the recipe of a low-quality by-product – chicken digest and a low fiber content. However, when switching from cheaper feeds, dogs have an improvement in appearance, an increase in activity. The pet's stool is restored, the coat begins to shine.

Allergic breeds are unlikely to be suitable for food due to the presence of beets and corn. 12 kg of the product will cost 3687 rubles.

Advantages

• improving the mood and appearance of the pet;
• different packaging;
• nutritional value;
• high content of vitamins.

disadvantages

• little fiber;
• risk of allergies.

ORIJEN ADULT DOG ORIGINAL

Rating: 4.7

The next member of the rating is a complete and balanced premium food for adult dogs of all breeds. It contains 38 percent nutritious protein and less than 20 percent carbohydrates. The composition includes fresh chicken meat, fish, which are dried at high temperatures. Turkey is a natural enhancer of taste and smell. This is the best delicacy for the most fastidious dogs. A kilogram of feed contains 3900 kcal.

Pet owners note that dogs eat it with an appetite. Pets look great and feel great. However, the food is not suitable for animals with digestive problems and weak livers. 13 kg of product costs about 7,500 rubles.

Advantages

• likes dogs;
• maximum of natural ingredients;
• balanced.

disadvantages

• allergy risk;
• not always on sale.

DUKE'S FARM

Rating: 4.6

Duke Farm premium feed contains 28 percent chicken, 19 percent is poultry flour, white rice, barley, oats. The product also includes salmon and trout, flaxseed oil, medicinal herbs (plantain, nettle, seaweed). All these ingredients strengthen the immune system, cleanse the body of toxic substances, normalize the digestive tract, and improve metabolism.

Buyers find the price of the product quite reasonable. They note that some substances do not inspire confidence in the manufacturer. Thus, there are both laudatory and negative comments about the feed. The product is sold only in Beethoven stores.

Advantages

• high quality proteins and fats;
• convenient laconic packaging;
• vitamin compounds and minerals in the composition;
• quality-price correspondence.

disadvantages

• questionable ingredients (chicken sauce);
• the presence of corn flour in the composition;
• risk of allergies.

Piccolo Small Dogs Salmon with Venison

Rating: 4.5

The next member of the rating is suitable for small breed dogs. The composition contains fillets of Scottish salmon, fish flour, venison, peas, dry eggs, minerals, vitamins. In addition, the food contains anise seeds, calendula, spinach, cranberries, apples and carrots. There are no synthetic additives and GMOs in the product. Dogs that eat Piccolo food have no digestive problems and no allergic reactions.

Pets are happy to eat the product, and their stool is always normal. The granule size is optimal for the jaws of a small dog. Buyers believe the product is worth the money. The only thing that confuses consumers is the strong smell of granules. Price for 0.75 kg – 850 rubles.

Advantages

• lack of GMOs;
• hypoallergenic;
• an abundance of vitamins and minerals;
• convenient packaging;
• small granules.

disadvantages

• insufficient prevalence of the product;
• strong smell.

FARMINA N&D Grain Free

Rating: 4.5

The Farmina brand has been producing dog food lines for many years that are designed to meet all requirements. Продукт холистик класса относится к серии Natural&Delicious и не содержит зерновых. The food can be easily recognized by the green leaf, which is shown on the pack. The food contains exclusively natural ingredients.

Many dogs liked the combination of pumpkin with pomegranate and chicken. The nutritious product provides the dog with a complete diet and saturates the body with vitamins and minerals. Все питание серии Natural&Delicious схоже по составу с пищей хищников в естественных условиях. For 12 kg of feed, you will have to pay more than 7 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• vitamin and mineral composition;
• economical consumption due to nutritional value;
• lack of cheap cereal ingredients;
• nutritional value;
• fresh breath in the dog;
• easy to find on sale.

disadvantages

• not.

Applaws Dry Dog Chicken Small & Medium Breed Adult

Rating: 4.5

This chicken and vegetable food is perfect for small to medium sized dogs. Granules are made from quality ingredients that will please even the fastidious dog. Contains dehydrated chicken, chicken fillet, peas, potatoes and poultry fat. It contains eggs, fiber, fish oil, seaweed, fennel and other medicinal plants.

Dog owners report that their pets are happy to eat dry pellets and feel great. The main thing is to introduce feed into the diet gradually, increasing the dosage day after day. Otherwise, there is a risk of indigestion. The price of feed is lower than that of other participants in the rating.

Advantages

• the presence of phytocomponents;
• optimal cost;
• high percentage of meat;
• normalization of intestinal microflora;
• like dogs.

disadvantages

• low prevalence.

AATU For Dogs Free Run Chicken

Rating: 4.5

AATU For Dogs contains an original formula of ingredients – eight each spice, herbs, fruits and vegetables. The food is free of grains, gluten and potatoes, which can cause allergies in dogs. Granules do not contain dyes, flavoring enhancers. 80 percent of the feed is chicken. Energy value is 369 kcal per 100 grams.

Dog breeders recommend AATU For Dogs Free Run Chicken because it contains vitamins A, D3, E, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, calcium and sodium. Pets are happy to eat pellets from a Canadian manufacturer. 10 kg of feed costs about 5 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• high content of meat ingredient;
• minimal risk of allergies;
• lack of flavorings and preservatives;
• many vitamins and minerals.

disadvantages

• low prevalence.

1st Choice Chicken Formula MEDIUM and LARGE BREEDS for SENIORS

Rating: 4.4

Premium dry food for dogs of large and medium breeds is produced by a Canadian brand, which is often found on the shelves of Russian stores. The rich composition includes almost fifty components. Among them are chicken liver and fat, poultry meal. All these substances are necessary for the pet for the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

The product contains several types of fiber, vitamins, minerals and chicory extract. Thus, there are no fresh ingredients in the feed, and most of it comes from plant components. However, the feed reviews are mostly positive. In any case, it is better to be vigilant and take into account the amount of highly allergenic components. The price for 7 kg is 2540 rubles.

Advantages

• thoughtful packaging;
• useful composition;
• economical consumption;
• pet's well-being.

disadvantages

• risk of allergies.

The best premium dry dog ​​food for puppies

A balanced diet with a high content of proteins, macro- and microelements, vitamins is important for a growing organism. Puppy food is hypoallergenic, and the granules correspond to the size of the animals.

Belcando puppy

Rating: 4.9

Belcando Puppy premium food for puppies is deservedly ranked among the best. It is suitable for pets under one year old (small breeds). It is used as food for small pregnant and lactating dogs. The composition includes minerals and vitamins, which are necessary to strengthen the ligaments and bones. Improves the immune system with a special patented formula. Belcando Puppy includes poultry, fish, rice and eggs. It is free from soy, milk and gluten-free grains. The ingredients are easy to digest and digest well.

Dry food diluted with water will satisfy even a capricious puppy. The resulting sauce awakens the appetite and helps train the puppy to eat solid food. 5kg cost 2535 rubles.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic composition;
• profitability;
• maintaining immunity;
• helps to strengthen bone tissue;
• suitable for pregnant and lactating dogs;
• delicious and nutritious.

disadvantages

• rarely on sale.

Orijen Puppy Large breed

Rating: 4.8

Owners of large puppies should take a closer look at Orijen Puppy Large breed. It is enriched with protein for muscle growth and weight maintenance. Most of the calories come from fat and protein. The carbohydrates present in the composition reduce the stress on the joints and eliminate the risk of obesity. The food has won many prizes. It provides the puppy with optimal nutrition for development and growth. The complex of fresh meat, cartilage and internal organs eliminates the need to add synthetic additives. In a kilo of the product, 3720 kcal.

The owners note that the food has a positive effect on the well-being of the pets, their coat becomes smooth and shiny. Many strong and healthy puppies have been raised on the Orijen Puppy Large breed.

Advantages

• strengthening joints, teeth and claws;
• ergonomic packaging;
• quality composition;
• the puppies like the taste.

disadvantages

• due to its fat content, it is not suitable for all puppies.

Barking heads pappy days for puppies with chicken, salmon and rice

Rating: 4.8

The next participant in the rating is designed to help puppies grow and develop every day. It contains a unique combination of selected ingredients and is suitable for animals from three weeks to one year old. Ideal for lactating and pregnant dogs. It contains chicken, dark rice, dried potatoes, salmon and trout fish, chicken fat. The food is enriched with vitamins E, A, D3. It contains Omega 6 and Omega 3 acids.

Puppies rejoice and jump when they see a container of crunches. They feel great, their eyes are not watery, and their fur is shiny. The only drawback of the product is its lack of free sale. The convenient packaging is equipped with a Velcro closure to maximize the freshness of the product. 18 kg cost about 7,500 rubles.

Advantages

• excellent composition;
• convenient packaging with a fastener;
• healthy puppy;
• no synthetic dyes.

disadvantages

• not available for sale.

GO! NATURAL Holistic SENSITIVITY + SHINE Venison Recipe DF for puppies

Rating: 4.7

The refined premium reindeer food is perfect for puppies with sensitive stomachs. It also includes lentils, peas, chickpeas, potassium, sodium, vitamins A and E. This is the most advertised SENSITIVITY product and is recommended by many veterinarians. Pellets are available in tight stylish bags, which contain information about the product – feeding rate and composition. True, there are no locks on the pack. You have to pour it into closable containers.

Puppies can easily bite into small pellets with a pleasant smell. No abdominal distention is observed after a meal. Even allergic dogs do not have negative reactions. For 230 grams, you will have to pay 350 rubles.

Advantages

• nice smell;
• useful composition;
• digestion is normal;
• no allergies.

disadvantages

• inconvenient packaging.

NOW Natural holistic Fresh Puppy Recipe Grain Free for Puppies with Turkey, Duck & Vegetables

Rating: 4.7

Many veterinarians recommend premium food from the Canadian brand NOW Natural holistic. It is free of grains and dyes. It includes duck fillets, turkey, salmon, berries, potatoes, fruits. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, prebiotics. The meat used is grown without hormones. The food does not cause allergies and weight gain. It is balanced in protein and fat. Pet digestion works like a clock.

The smell of the pellets is more fishy, ​​dogs like it very much. There are no problems with gnawing. When poured with water, the granules swell one and a half times. 5.45 kg of holistic feed cost 2647 rubles.

Advantages

• good smell;
• economical consumption;
• high quality;
• natural composition;
• strengthening of immunity.

disadvantages

• too fatty food;
• no clasp on the package;
• not everywhere you can buy.

Applaws Dry Dog Chicken Large Breed Puppy

Rating: 4.6

Grain-free premium food from Applaws rounds out the rating. It is made according to a unique recipe developed by experienced nutritionists from Europe. The composition includes not only minerals and vitamins, but also a strict balance of nutrients. Fresh croquettes attract the attention of even fastidious puppies. Zip-lock packages keep the product fresh for a long time. 'Applause Pappy' is suitable for pets of medium and small breeds.

Customers are delighted with the high percentage of meat in the composition, high quality natural ingredients and an affordable price of the product. In general, the reviews about the product are contradictory, some puppies did not fit the food.

Advantages

• many vitamins and minerals;
• unique recipe;
• optimal price;
• natural composition.

disadvantages

• not widespread;
• not suitable for all puppies due to its high protein content.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.