Kicking off today’s list is this grain free dry dog food by Taste of the Wild. As its name suggests, this food provides your pooch with a dining experience unlike anything they’d get with standard supermarket fare. The number one ingredient is real roasted bison meat, which Taste of the Wild believe to have the optimal protein and amino acid profile for hard-working dogs.

With this high protein diet, active mutts can stay happy and healthy, while developing lean, strong muscles. To ensure your pet gets the complete diet they deserve, the food has also been enriched with a blend of vitamins and minerals sourced from natural fruits and veggies. Antioxidants in the bled keep your dog’s immune system functioning at its best, while a fatty acid blend promotes a healthy skin and a soft, shiny coat. Finally, the food is easy to digest, so it won’t slow down your furry friend. Thanks to probiotics, it’ll help keep their digestive system in perfect working order.

Each batch of Taste of the Wild dog food is made in the USA, using sustainably sourced ingredients. Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dog Food is one of 7 dry recipes included in our overview of Taste Of The Wild Dog Food.

This grain and wheat free dog food by Merrick has also earned itself a coveted spot on our list. Every bag is packed with real beef protein as its first ingredient, ensuring your dog gets every amino acid they need for a well-balanced lifestyle and healthy muscle growth.

Because the recipe contains Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, it’s perfectly blended to support your dog’s hair and skin, while glucosamine and chondroitin help their joints stay supple and healthy – this is especially important for larger dogs, who are prone to arthritis later in life. This blend of nutrients is sourced from natural ingredients, including peas, apples, blueberries, and sweet potato. As well as grains, the food is free from anything else that might upset your dog’s tummy: fillers, soy, and preservatives.

Available with or without sweet potatoes, this tasty blend is sure to appeal to even the fussiest canines around. Overall, it’s a great natural alternative to dog foods with grains. If you want to find out more about their company, product lines, and recall history, read our review of Merrick Dog Food.

If your dog prefers something of the poultry persuasion in their food, this blend by Wellness Core could be a perfect choice. Turkey is the number one ingredient, giving your pooch the easy-to-digest protein they need for energy, muscle tone, and more. It also contains chicken meal, real vegetables along and vital vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin E promotes healthy skin and hair, calcium supports strong teeth and bones, and vitamin B12 helps your pooch to maintain their energy levels. A handful of other important vitamins and minerals complete the blend, ensuring your dog has everything they need to stay happy and healthy. This blend is a good option for sensitive stomachs, too. Free from soy, meat by-products, and artificial flavors or preservatives, there’s nothing to upset the delicate balance of your dog’s stomach.

Owners say that dogs love the taste, and confirm that their coats never looked better. Each batch is made with high quality ingredients in the USA. Wellness CORE Grain-Free Original Deboned Turkey is one of 7 dog food recipes included in our Wellness Core Dog Food Review.

Coming in at number four is this tasty chicken-centric blend by Nutro, which has been specially tailored for the small dog in your life. Every Nutro recipe is blended with high-quality meat as the number one ingredient, whether it’s chicken, beef, salmon, lamb, or venison. This rich base ensures your dog has everything they need for an active lifestyle, promoting healthy, lean muscle growth and maintenance.

This recipe contains easy-to-digest chicken meal and lamb meal for protein, which is supplemented by a selection of other all-natural ingredients, including brown rice for slow release energy and fiber, and sweet potatoes for antioxidants. Finally, the recipe is supplemented with vitamins and minerals from calcium to B12, to ensure complete nutrition for your beloved pet. For small dogs with sensitive stomachs – or any small dog – it’s a tasty and natural alternative to dog foods that contain grains. Head over to our review of Nutro Dog Food for more options.

Naked Essentials have also earned a spot on our list with their own range of grain-free foods. Available in chicken and duck, lamb and bison, or salmon and trout flavors, the range is sure to be a treat for your canine companion no matter their personal tastes. Whichever choice you opt for, you can rest assured it’s totally grain-free, so no need to worry about sensitive stomachs or grain allergies.

Each flavor also contains high quality meat as its first ingredient, ensuring your pooch gets the protein they need every day. In fact, the food’s nutritional profile is 30% protein – much higher than other options out there – so it’s suitable for very active dogs. As well as tasty fish or meat protein (in this case, lamb, chicken meal and turkey meal), the recipe also contains a range of other nutrients to ensure your dog’s nutritional needs are totally covered. With pre and probiotics in every bite, the food promotes healthy digestion, by keeping the balance of good bacteria in your dog’s stomach in check.

The recipe is also rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for great skin and hair, as well as vitamin B12 for a strong metabolism, calcium for healthy teeth and bones, and  range of other vital vitamins and minerals. These vitamins are naturally sources, from real chickpeas, lentils, and flaxseed.

Purina are something of a powerhouse in the pet food world, and they’ve turned their attention to grain-free blends with great success. The brand’s True Instinct grain free canned dog food is a great option if you want to go grain-free, without switching to a dry food diet. Because wet foods are less calorie dense and higher in moisture, they’re a great option for dogs who struggle to maintain a healthy weight, too.

Purina’s blend is available in a few different flavors, catering to virtually every canine taste. You can choose from turkey and venison, beef and wild-caught salmon, chicken and duck, or game bird, depending on your pet’s preferences. Whichever flavor you opt for, you can rest assured that real meat is the number one ingredient. This makes the food a great source of protein, ideal for the active dog. Never made with meat by-products or artificial additives, the food is a great choice for pets with sensitive stomachs. It also contains four antioxidant sources to support the immune system, and is designed to be highly digestive for good GI tract health. Owners across the board were impressed with the quality and price point, too. For more information on the brand, check out our Purina One Dog Food Reviews.

Another wet dog food option that’s impressed us is this tasty blend by Nature’s Recipe. Made with real chicken and venison, the blend is a protein powerhouse that supports healthy muscle maintenance and keeps dogs energized day after day. Real chicken meat is the number one ingredient, followed by a hearty broth, natural fruit and veg, and venison.

Nature’s Recipe have developed this blend carefully to maximise digestibility, without compromising on flavor. The veggie broth in each cup of food adds a tasty splash of moisture, while promoting healthy digestion. The recipe is also rich in a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals, selected to support your dog from top to tail. Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and hair, B12 supports the metabolism, and calcium promotes strong teeth and bones. Owners say it’s a great food topper for larger dogs, and makes an equally healthy and effective complete diet.

Last, but not least, comes this tasty dry food by Nature’s Recipe, earning the brand their second spot on our list. In this tasty beef, lamb, and potato blend, real meat is always the single largest ingredient, providing pooches with the protein power they need to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Along with lots of quality animal protein, the blend is also infused with a savory broth for extra deliciousness.

As well as being totally grain-free, the food doesn’t contain any artificial additives, or any meat and poultry by-products. Instead, a blend of natural vegetable extracts provides your dog with vitamins and minerals they need to maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle. Each ingredient in Nature’s Recipe blends is carefully sourced for quality and sustainability. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, the manufacturer knows how to make a tasty, healthy food that helps your pooch live their best life.