4.6(15,592)Amazon rating$48.9820,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Purina ONE's Lamb and Rice formula is one of the best-selling dry dog foods on the list, backed by more than 15,500 reviews at a 4.6-star average, and it's built as a broad, everyday formula rather than a specialty diet.
Owners who want a widely trusted, everyday dry food with an alternative protein source to chicken or beef.
Skip if
Your dog needs a specialty diet for a specific medical condition rather than general everyday nutrition.
Form Blended, Semi-Moist, Kibble, Crunchy
Flavor Lamb & Rice
Benefits Supports Muscle Health, Immune System, And Joint Function
Best for Breath Care, Dental Care, Digestive Health, Eye Care, Heart Care, Hip And Joint Support, Immune Support, Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Stomach, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size All
Weight 31.1 Pounds
Priced 32% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 15,592 owner ratings
Popularity4.7/5
15,592 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
With more than 15,500 reviews and roughly 20,000 bags bought in the past month, this lamb and rice formula is one of the most purchased dry foods in this lineup. Purina positions it as a high-protein, all-natural recipe with no artificial preservatives, built around lamb and rice rather than the more common chicken or beef base.
The listing bundles in a long list of everyday wellness claims, touching on digestion, skin and coat, joints, heart, eyes, and dental health, which is typical of Purina's approach of layering broad support into one everyday formula rather than targeting a single issue.
Pros
Lamb and rice recipe gives an alternative to chicken- or beef-based foods
High-protein, all-natural formulation with no artificial preservatives
One of the best-selling formulas in this category with 15,500+ reviews
Large 31.1-pound bag offers solid value at just under $49
Cons
Broad, all-purpose formula rather than one targeted at a specific health issue
Not grain-free, since rice is a core ingredient
Specifications
Form
Blended, Semi-Moist, Kibble, Crunchy
Flavor
Lamb & Rice
Benefits
Supports Muscle Health, Immune System, And Joint Function
Best for
Breath Care, Dental Care, Digestive Health, Eye Care, Heart Care, Hip And Joint Support, Immune Support, Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Stomach, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
All
Weight
31.1 Pounds
Performance notes
The blended, semi-moist and crunchy kibble texture combines lamb as the primary protein with rice as the main carbohydrate, a combination commonly used as an alternative for dogs that do well on lamb but not chicken or beef. The wide range of wellness claims, joints, heart, eyes, skin and coat, reflects Purina's everyday, all-around positioning rather than a formula built for one specific condition.
What buyers say
This is the highest-volume seller among this group, with 15,592 reviews at a 4.6-star average and an estimated 20,000 bags bought in the past month, suggesting a large and consistently satisfied buyer base.
Is this a good alternative if my dog doesn't do well on chicken?
Yes, this formula uses lamb as its primary protein instead of chicken or beef, which makes it a reasonable option to try if your dog has had issues with more common proteins.
Is this formula grain-free?
No, rice is a core ingredient in this recipe. If you need a grain-free option, you'd want to look at a dedicated grain-free line.
Why does this have so many more reviews than similar formulas?
It's one of Purina's best-selling dry dog foods, so the higher review count and monthly purchase volume mostly reflect how widely it's bought rather than any single standout feature.
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