Acana Free-Run Poultry Recipe
Acana Free-Run Poultry holds a best-in-class spot for grain-free adult maintenance with a focus on regionally sourced, free-run poultry that delivers high animal-protein levels without grains. Compared with the list's ultra-premium leader it provides very strong nutritional density at a generally lower price point, making it a cost-effective choice for owners who want fresh poultry-forward ingredients without paying the top-tier premium.
Free-run protein — cluck!
Farm-fresh flair
Free-run protein — cluck!
Farm-fresh flair
Review Summary
"Users praise Acana Free-Run Poultry for its high-quality poultry-first ingredients and good digestibility for many dogs, though a few report stomach upset or sensitivity and some find it pricey. Overall customers appreciate the protein-rich formula and ingredient transparency."
Ancestral diet — bold
Primary animal proteins from free-run chicken and turkey tailored for adult maintenance.
Ancestral diet — bold
Primary animal proteins from free-run chicken and turkey tailored for adult maintenance.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Acana Free-Run Poultry holds a best-in-class spot for grain-free adult maintenance with a focus on regionally sourced, free-run poultry that delivers high animal-protein levels without grains. Compared with the list's ultra-premium leader it provides very strong nutritional density at a generally lower price point, making it a cost-effective choice for owners who want fresh poultry-forward ingredients without paying the top-tier premium.
Free-run protein — cluck!
Farm-fresh flair
Ancestral diet — bold
Primary animal proteins from free-run chicken and turkey tailored for adult maintenance.
Grain-free formula with whole-prey inspired ingredients and a mix of fruits and vegetables.
Free-run protein — cluck!
Farm-fresh flair
Ancestral diet — bold
Primary animal proteins from free-run chicken and turkey tailored for adult maintenance.
Grain-free formula with whole-prey inspired ingredients and a mix of fruits and vegetables.
$60-140 CAD
Orijen Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Orijen Original is the market leader thanks to its biologically appropriate formulation featuring a very high inclusion of fresh and raw animal ingredients, delivering rich poultry and multi-protein nutrition ideal for adult maintenance on a grain-free plan. While it is typically the most expensive option on the list, its technical advantage is the diversity and proportion of animal-sourced ingredients, which many owners accept as a premium investment in long-term protein quality and nutrient density.
Whole-prey meats — wow!
High-protein punch
Whole-prey meats — wow!
High-protein punch
Review Summary
"Orijen Original is widely lauded as a top-tier, biologically appropriate, protein-heavy kibble that produces shiny coats and good energy, but its high price and richness can be problematic for very sensitive dogs. Most long-term users consider it excellent quality and highly effective."
Biologically rich — zing
Very high inclusion of fresh and raw animal ingredients focused on multiple poultry and fish sources.
Biologically rich — zing
Very high inclusion of fresh and raw animal ingredients focused on multiple poultry and fish sources.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Orijen Original is the market leader thanks to its biologically appropriate formulation featuring a very high inclusion of fresh and raw animal ingredients, delivering rich poultry and multi-protein nutrition ideal for adult maintenance on a grain-free plan. While it is typically the most expensive option on the list, its technical advantage is the diversity and proportion of animal-sourced ingredients, which many owners accept as a premium investment in long-term protein quality and nutrient density.
Whole-prey meats — wow!
High-protein punch
Biologically rich — zing
Very high inclusion of fresh and raw animal ingredients focused on multiple poultry and fish sources.
Biologically appropriate, grain-free recipe designed to deliver dense animal-based protein and fat.
Whole-prey meats — wow!
High-protein punch
Biologically rich — zing
Very high inclusion of fresh and raw animal ingredients focused on multiple poultry and fish sources.
Biologically appropriate, grain-free recipe designed to deliver dense animal-based protein and fat.
$130-250 CAD
GO! SOLUTIONS CARNIVORE Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Recipe
GO! SOLUTIONS Carnivore is positioned as a performance-minded, grain-free poultry blend that emphasizes multiple poultry proteins for digestibility and lean muscle maintenance, offering a balance of quality and affordability. Compared with Orijen and Acana it often undercuts on price while still delivering a meat-first formulation, making it a practical middle-ground for owners seeking high animal protein without the highest premium.
Meat-first formula — roar!
Triple-poultry punch
Meat-first formula — roar!
Triple-poultry punch
Review Summary
"GO! SOLUTIONS CARNIVORE (Chicken, Turkey + Duck) is favored for its animal protein blend and palatability, though some owners note occasional ingredient sensitivity or higher cost compared with mainstream brands. Reviews are generally positive for dogs needing grain-free, meat-forward nutrition."
Grain-free focus — sleek
Grain-free recipe featuring a trio of poultry proteins: chicken, turkey and duck.
Grain-free focus — sleek
Grain-free recipe featuring a trio of poultry proteins: chicken, turkey and duck.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
GO! SOLUTIONS Carnivore is positioned as a performance-minded, grain-free poultry blend that emphasizes multiple poultry proteins for digestibility and lean muscle maintenance, offering a balance of quality and affordability. Compared with Orijen and Acana it often undercuts on price while still delivering a meat-first formulation, making it a practical middle-ground for owners seeking high animal protein without the highest premium.
Meat-first formula — roar!
Triple-poultry punch
Grain-free focus — sleek
Grain-free recipe featuring a trio of poultry proteins: chicken, turkey and duck.
Formulated for adult maintenance with balanced vitamins, minerals and targeted digestive support.
Meat-first formula — roar!
Triple-poultry punch
Grain-free focus — sleek
Grain-free recipe featuring a trio of poultry proteins: chicken, turkey and duck.
Formulated for adult maintenance with balanced vitamins, minerals and targeted digestive support.
$80-180 CAD
Petcurean NOW FRESH Grain-Free Adult Recipe
Petcurean NOW FRESH Grain-Free is recognized for using fresh turkey and poultry fats in a grain-free adult maintenance recipe that avoids by-products and artificial preservatives, appealing to owners concerned with ingredient transparency and sensitive stomachs. Technically it competes closely with GO! on digestibility and with Acana on fresh ingredient inclusion, typically offering competitive pricing and a formula tailored to maintain adult condition with poultry as a primary protein source.
Freshly rendered meats — yum!
Gently cooked goodness
Freshly rendered meats — yum!
Gently cooked goodness
Review Summary
"Petcurean NOW FRESH Grain-Free gets frequent praise for fresh, recognizable ingredients and improved coat and digestion in many dogs, while a minority report digestive changes when switching. Customers value the quality and transparency but mention premium pricing."
Omega-rich shine
Made with fresh regional poultry proteins and formulated without grain-based ingredients.
Omega-rich shine
Made with fresh regional poultry proteins and formulated without grain-based ingredients.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Petcurean NOW FRESH Grain-Free is recognized for using fresh turkey and poultry fats in a grain-free adult maintenance recipe that avoids by-products and artificial preservatives, appealing to owners concerned with ingredient transparency and sensitive stomachs. Technically it competes closely with GO! on digestibility and with Acana on fresh ingredient inclusion, typically offering competitive pricing and a formula tailored to maintain adult condition with poultry as a primary protein source.
Freshly rendered meats — yum!
Gently cooked goodness
Omega-rich shine
Made with fresh regional poultry proteins and formulated without grain-based ingredients.
No rendered meals or artificial preservatives; focuses on whole food inclusions.
Freshly rendered meats — yum!
Gently cooked goodness
Omega-rich shine
Made with fresh regional poultry proteins and formulated without grain-based ingredients.
No rendered meals or artificial preservatives; focuses on whole food inclusions.
Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Recipe
Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken stands out for its traceable, ethically sourced poultry and sustainability commitments, delivering a grain-free adult maintenance formula that emphasizes provenance as well as protein quality. While often priced at a modest premium, its unique advantage versus the other brands is verifiable supply-chain transparency and humane sourcing, which many buyers value as part of the product's total value proposition for poultry-based nutrition.
Ethically sourced birds — wink!
Turkey-forward flavor
Ethically sourced birds — wink!
Turkey-forward flavor
Review Summary
"Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken is appreciated for ethically sourced proteins and consistent quality, delivering good palatability and coat condition for most dogs; some buyers note cost and occasional bag-to-bag variation. Overall sentiment is strongly positive among conscientious pet owners."
Traceable farms brag
Features turkey and chicken from transparent, ethically declared sources with traceability.
Traceable farms brag
Features turkey and chicken from transparent, ethically declared sources with traceability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken stands out for its traceable, ethically sourced poultry and sustainability commitments, delivering a grain-free adult maintenance formula that emphasizes provenance as well as protein quality. While often priced at a modest premium, its unique advantage versus the other brands is verifiable supply-chain transparency and humane sourcing, which many buyers value as part of the product's total value proposition for poultry-based nutrition.
Ethically sourced birds — wink!
Turkey-forward flavor
Traceable farms brag
Features turkey and chicken from transparent, ethically declared sources with traceability.
Grain-free maintenance formula with a focus on clean, non-GMO fruits and vegetables.
Ethically sourced birds — wink!
Turkey-forward flavor
Traceable farms brag
Features turkey and chicken from transparent, ethically declared sources with traceability.
Grain-free maintenance formula with a focus on clean, non-GMO fruits and vegetables.
$100-220 CAD