I know many don't like Diamond products, but I've had good luck with Taste of the Wild. It's a premium food, but more affordable than many others. Earthborn is priced similarly. I can get TOTW at Tractor Supply and Earthborn at my local feed store.

 

depends what you consider affordable, you can look into healthwise, whole earth farms and fromm classic , those are under $40 for a large bag.

 

I was going to say the same thing. Affordable is different for everyone. Me personally, I would spend every last dime on a quality dog food for my dog if it means I don't have to clean up vomit and diarrhea every day (my life until recently). He has had issues until I found a food that doesn't have fish in it, which I think is highly unnecessary in a food you feed daily. Just my personal philosophy, but Nurtisource and Fromm is also an affordable option that is a good quality dog food.

 

Foods made by Fromm, Earthborn, Annamaet

 

All dog food is affordable by someone. What's your income? Or, better yet, what do you want to spend?

 

Exactly, I had a person come into our store and drop $500 on EVO/Acana/Orijen for their dogs and cats. They said that is their normal monthly ration. That would be totally unaffordable for me, but to each his own.

 

Look for companies that sell in large bags of say 40 - 50lbs like Eagle, Precise, Annamaet, Dr. Tim's, Pro Pac and Victor. Your feeding costs can vary dramatically when buying large bags. Also, when you can, buy from a feed store and not a pet store

Also, don't overspend on protein. That is the most expensive part of the food and the despite what you read most dogs live long healthy lives on 25% or slightly less protein.

 

Sorry but just have to say if you have a small breed dog like me a 44 or 50 lb bag is not practical.

 

Earthborn Holistics.
I pay $35 for a 28 lb bag.

 

Geez I am paying $44 for the 28# bag. I do get a 10% so that brings it down to $40.49 an then I have many $3 coupons, so I guess it is more like $37.

 

A few very affordable grain inclusive and grain free alternatives;
Grain inclusive: Enhance Pro Endurance 27/17 @ $1.15/lb or Precise Chicken & Rice @ $1.15/lb
Grain Free: Horizon Pulsar Chicken @ $1.71/lb or NutriSource Heartland Select @ $1.70/lb

 

Gotta admit. My guys are loving Tim's food. One of the easiest transitions I've had for a new food. I think I paid about $1.50 lb. And you don't need to feed much either.

 

Nutri Source, Fromm, Precise...

Diamond foods are cheap, but so incredibly risky so I'd stay far, far away from them.