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What dog food brands focus on high-protein formulas for active dogs?

Prompt

Last updated 14th September 2025

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petfoodreviews.com.au
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petcircle.com.au
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Citations count
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Brands Discovered
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Original answer

Short answer — brands that are known for high‑protein lines (good for active/working dogs) include:

  • ORIJEN (Champion Petfoods) — examples: ORIJEN Original / Amazing Grains; many formulas are high‑protein (around 38%+ crude protein on the guaranteed analysis). (orijenpetfoods.co.uk)
  • ZIWI Peak — air‑dried and canned recipes are very protein‑rich (some air‑dried recipes ~38% crude protein). (ziwipets.com)
  • Purina Pro Plan SPORT (Performance) — purpose‑built performance formulas (about 30% protein for SPORT 30/20 lines). (purinaproclub.com)
  • Wellness CORE — concentrated, grain‑free “CORE” recipes (typically ~34% crude protein). (wellnesspetfood.com.au)
  • Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete — designed for high energy dogs (examples ~32% crude protein, high calories/fat). (1800petmeds.com)
  • Merrick (Grain‑Free / Classic lines) — several recipes in the low‑to‑mid 30s % protein range (varies by formula). (petco.com)
  • Taste of the Wild — “High Prairie” and other recipes ~32% protein (popular for active dogs). (tasteofthewildpetfood.com)
  • Instinct (Nature’s Variety) — Raw Boost / Raw‑added and some grain‑free formulas with higher protein (some Raw Boost recipes 31–35%+). (instinctpetfood.com)
  • Farmina N&D — “N&D” and Ancestral Grain/Prime lines emphasize animal protein (many formulas 30–34%+; also list % from animal sources). (farmina.com)
  • Nulo FreeStyle / High‑Protein lines — labelled “high‑protein” formulas in the FreeStyle range (protein varies by recipe, e.g. high‑protein variants). (nulo.com)

Quick buying notes (important):

  • Check the guaranteed analysis on the bag and, when comparing foods, convert to dry‑matter basis (or compare grams of protein per 1,000 kcal) — AAFCO/FEDIAF set minimums, but active/working dogs commonly benefit from higher levels (many working dogs do best in the mid‑ to high‑20s up to low‑30s % crude protein on a dry‑matter basis). (petmd.com)
  • Protein quality matters: animal‑based proteins (meat, meat meals) provide essential amino acids and are generally better for performance than plant‑only proteins. Read ingredient lists, not only % protein. (akc.org)
  • Watch calories and fat as well as protein — performance formulas often have higher calories/fat to fuel endurance; feeding amounts must be adjusted to maintain ideal body condition. (1800petmeds.com)
  • If your dog has health issues (kidney disease, pancreatitis, food sensitivities) or you’re switching diets, check with your veterinarian or a veterinary nutritionist before moving to a much higher‑protein or higher‑fat formula. (petmd.com)

If you’d like, tell me: your dog’s weight, breed/age, and how many hours per day they’re active — I can suggest 2–3 specific formulas (available in Australia) and approximate daily feeding amounts based on calories.

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Rank
Brand
Topic
LLM
Sentiment
1
🥇

Orijen

80%
95%
95%
50%
Neutral
2
🥈

Taste of the Wild

60%
65%
80%
35%
Neutral
3
🥉

Merrick

52%
70%
85%
0%
Neutral
4

Diamond Naturals

47%
0%
55%
85%
Neutral
5

Wellness CORE

42%
80%
0%
45%
Neutral
6

Blue Buffalo

42%
0%
90%
35%
Neutral
7

Instinct

40%
60%
0%
60%
Neutral
8

Victor

38%
0%
50%
65%
Neutral
9

Canine Caviar

35%
0%
70%
35%
Neutral
10

RedPaw

32%
0%
60%
35%
Neutral
11

Ziwi Peak

30%
90%
0%
0%
Neutral
12

Purina Pro Plan SPORT

28%
85%
0%
0%
Neutral
13

Dr. Tim's

27%
0%
0%
80%
Neutral
14

Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete

25%
75%
0%
0%
Neutral
15

Maev

25%
0%
0%
75%
Neutral
16

Wellness

25%
0%
75%
0%
Neutral
17

CRAVE

23%
0%
0%
70%
Neutral
18

Carna4

22%
0%
65%
0%
Neutral
19

Farmina N&D

18%
55%
0%
0%
Neutral
20

Ollie

18%
0%
0%
55%
Neutral
21

Nulo Freestyle

17%
50%
0%
0%
Neutral
22

Purina Pro Plan

13%
0%
0%
40%
Neutral
23

Sportsman's Pride

12%
0%
0%
35%
Neutral
24

Candidly Fresh

12%
0%
0%
35%
Neutral
25

Hi-Standard

12%
0%
0%
35%
Neutral
26

Vital Essentials

12%
0%
0%
35%
Neutral
27

The Honest Kitchen

12%
0%
0%
35%
Neutral
28

NutriSource

12%
0%
0%
35%
Neutral
Domain
Title
LLM
URL
ORIJEN Original Dog Food - ORIJEN
Openai
ZIWI® | Ziwi Peak, Air-Dried Chicken Dog Food | ZIWI® Global
Openai
Purina Pro Plan Dog Food Made for Performance Dogs | Purina Pro Club
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FreeStyle High-Protein Kibble Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe | Nulo
Openai
AAFCO-Approved Pet Food: Everything You Need to Know | PetMD
Openai
High Protein Dog Food: Reading the Label – American Kennel Club
Openai
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