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Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food? 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 Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food's 77/100. 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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Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food vs its best alternative

Criterion Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 77/100 A 93/100
Protein quality B A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit B A
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +16 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +15 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +14 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +13 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +12 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food?

Heart to Tail, Pure Being Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food scores 77/100 (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.