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Wellness CORE Puppy Dog

dry food · dogs · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Wellness CORE Puppy Dog? 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 Wellness CORE Puppy Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Wellness CORE Puppy Dog's 78/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Acana Wild Prairie 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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Wellness CORE Puppy Dog vs its best alternative

Criterion Wellness CORE Puppy Dog Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 78/100 A 93/100
Protein quality B A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency D A
Species fit B A
Crude protein36%38%
Protein (dry matter)39.6%43.2%
Estimated carbs27%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 36%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +15 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 36%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +14 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 36%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +13 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 36%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +12 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +10 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +10 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +10 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 7.80€/kg -0.20€
  2. #2 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -1.60€
  3. #3 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 7.90€/kg -0.10€
  4. #4 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 7.80€/kg -0.20€
  5. #5 A Wellness CORE Original Adult 7.20€/kg -0.80€
  6. #6 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Agneau Frais 7.50€/kg -0.50€

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 Wellness CORE Puppy Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Wellness CORE Puppy Dog's 78/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Wellness CORE Puppy Dog?

Yes: Acana Wild Prairie 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 Wellness CORE Puppy Dog?

Wellness CORE Puppy Dog scores 78/100 (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.