Here are premium dry‑dog‑food brands commonly recommended and sold in Australia, with a short reason why you might choose each (local availability / official product pages cited):

• ORIJEN — very high animal‑protein, “biologically appropriate” recipes; widely sold in Australian pet stores. (petbarn.com.au)
• ACANA — from the same maker as ORIJEN (Champion Petfoods); high‑meat, regionally sourced formulas and grain‑free options. (championpetfoods.com)
• Royal Canin — veterinary‑focused, life‑stage and breed‑specific diets recommended by many vets for clinical/nutritional needs. (feeding.royalcanin.com.au)
• Hill’s Science Diet (and Hill’s Prescription Diet) — science‑led, vet‑recommended formulas for general wellness and therapeutic needs. (hillspet.com.au)
• Purina Pro Plan — premium, research‑backed line (including sensitive / performance formulas) widely available in Australia. (purina.com.au)
• ZIWI Peak — New‑Zealand made air‑dried (and other) high‑meat recipes (very premium; often used as complete meals or toppers). (ziwipets.com)
• Taste of the Wild — high‑protein, grain‑free formulas modelled on ancestral diets; popular “premium” US brand available in Australia. (myrainbowpets.com.au)
• Black Hawk — Australian‑made premium range developed with vets/nutritionists; good middle‑to‑high‑end option (grain‑free and wholegrain lines). (blackhawkpetcare.com.au)
• Ivory Coat — Australian brand that promotes real meat as #1 ingredient and natural/superfood additions; widely sold locally. (ivorycoat.com.au)
• Farmina N&D — European “N&D” / Farmina premium ranges (high animal‑ingredient recipes, grain‑free and ancestral‑grain lines) available through Australian retailers. (farmina.com)
• Petzyo (Petzyo / Meals‑for‑Mutts / other Aussie premium makers) — newer Australian direct / local premium brands (subscription and supermarket/retailer options) that prioritise local ingredients and vet formulation. Examples: Petzyo, Meals for Mutts. (petzyo.com.au)

Quick buying notes (based on Australian guidance and consumer reviews):

• Look for “complete and balanced” labels and life‑stage formulations (puppy / adult / senior). CHOICE and consumer guides explain what to check on labels. (choice.com.au)
• Match the formula to your dog’s needs (age, activity, allergies, weight). For medical issues, use vet‑prescribed diets (Royal Canin, Hill’s Prescription Diet, Purina Veterinary Diets, etc.). (promos.royalcanin.com.au)
• Premium generally means higher meat content, fewer fillers and more targeted nutrient levels — but price isn’t the only quality signal; check ingredient lists, guaranteed analysis (protein/fat), and manufacturer transparency. (championpetfoods.com)

If you’d like, tell me your dog’s age, weight, breed (or any health issues and whether you prefer Australian‑made vs imported), and I’ll narrow this to 2–3 specific recipes that fit your dog.