The Farmer's Dog review

The Farmer's Dog is the most complete package for owners who care most about who designs the food. Its recipes are formulated by board-certified veterinary nutritionists, meet AAFCO standards and, the company says, follow WSAVA guidelines. It also points to a long-term feeding study on aging that it ran at Cornell University, which few rivals can match. You build a plan by entering your dog's age, weight, breed, activity level and body condition goal, and the meals arrive pre-portioned, so serving is thaw, open and pour. The DIY page lists the Fresh Plan from $2.48 per day, shipping is free with any plan, and you can cancel anytime. Recipes include chicken, beef and turkey, with grain-inclusive and grain-free options. The catch is that the exact price depends on your dog, so you only see it after the profile, and big dogs cost far more than the starting rate. A DIY Nutrient Mix plan suits owners who prefer to cook.

Who it is for

Owners who want vet-nutritionist recipes backed by a published feeding study

Price

Fresh Plan from $2.48 per day; free shipping.

Try Our Fresh Plan Starting at $2.48 per day
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Fresh Plan starting at $2.48 per day
• Recipes formulated by board-certified veterinary nutritionists to AAFCO standards
• Portions set by age, weight, breed, activity level and body condition goals
• Free shipping with any plan and cancel anytime
• DIY Nutrient Mix plan for owners who cook at home

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Says its recipes follow WSAVA guidelines and meet AAFCO standards
• Strength: Ran a long-term feeding study on aging at Cornell University
• Strength: Real people answer calls, texts and email 24/7 at (646) 780-7957
• Weakness: Exact price only appears after a 2-minute dog profile
• Weakness: Food is frozen or refrigerated, so it needs freezer space
• Weakness: The 50% first-box discount applies to new customers only

Key facts

• Starting price: $2.48 per day (Fresh Plan)
• Shipping: Free with any plan
• Recipes: Chicken, beef, turkey and more
• Formulated by: Board-certified veterinary nutritionists
• Support: 24/7 by phone, text or email

Where it ranks

The Farmer's Dog is No. 1 in our Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery verdict.