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Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult

dry food · dogs · 80/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult's 80/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult vs its best alternative

Criterion Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 80/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit B A
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33.3%43.2%
Estimated carbs33%18%
First ingredient Duck Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +13 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +12 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +11 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -0.40€
  2. #2 A Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog 6.50€/kg -0.30€
  3. #3 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.00€
  4. #4 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 5.50€/kg -1.30€
  5. #5 A Naturea Naturals Adult Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.00€
  6. #6 B Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 5.20€/kg -1.60€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult's 80/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult?

Carnilove Duck & Pheasant Adult scores 80/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.