Canidae
Canidae is a long-running US natural pet food brand, founded in California in 1996 and now part of Ethos Pet Brands alongside Natural Balance. In Australia it's imported and sold through the major chains, with the everyday All Life Stages kibble forming the core of what's reliably on shelf, plus the premium grain-free PURE (Farm to Bowl) limited-ingredient line and the wholesome-grains Goodness range. Recipes lead with real named meat or fish, skip corn, wheat and soy, and add Canidae's HealthPlus blend of probiotics, antioxidants and omega oils for digestion, skin and coat.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score
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Brand facts
- Ownership
- Ethos Pet Brands (USA) — Canidae merged with Natural Balance under Ethos in 2023; majority-owned by global investment firm L Catterton. Originally founded 1996 in San Luis Obispo, California.
- Country of manufacture
- United States (dry food made at Canidae's own Brownwood, Texas plant)
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked
- Product types
- Dry
- Price tier
- Premium ($$$)
- Overall score
- 82/100 · Strong
Canidae is a strong choice if…
- ✓Multi-dog homes wanting one all-ages recipe
- ✓Owners after clean, named-meat labels without corn, wheat or soy
May not be the best fit if…
- —You want the lowest cost-per-feed option
- —You need guaranteed week-to-week stock of one specific recipe
The Canidae range
Cost / day
$3.57
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.79
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$11.92/kg
12.5kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
24%
Canidae's flagship all-ages kibble and the easiest recipe to feed a house full of different dogs.
Cost / day
$5.39
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.70
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$17.98/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
24%
The handy small bag to trial Canidae's all-ages recipe before committing to bulk.
Cost / day
$4.42
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.21
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.72/kg
10.8kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
24%
A grain-free take on the all-ages formula for dogs that do better without grains.
Cost / day
$5.53
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.77
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$18.42/kg
10.8kg bag
First ingredient
Salmon
Protein
25%
A limited-ingredient, fish-first recipe aimed at adult dogs with sensitivities.
Cost / day
$5.53
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.77
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$18.42/kg
10.8kg bag
First ingredient
Lamb
Protein
24%
A lamb-led limited-ingredient recipe for adult dogs that suit a novel protein.
Cost / day
$5.50
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.75
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$18.32/kg
5.4kg bag
First ingredient
Salmon
Protein
24%
A wholesome-grains salmon recipe that bridges everyday value and clean labelling.
Where to buy Canidae
Prices vary by retailer and change with sales, member and subscription pricing — always compare price per kg. Pricing on this site is a guide only, and nothing here is veterinary advice.
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