Annamaet sells two kibble lines, and the main split is grain. Grain Free has seven recipes for adult and senior dogs, none with grain and all with peas or lentils. Original has two grain-inclusive recipes, a Puppy Formula led by chicken meal and a Senior recipe led by lamb meal, and neither lists peas, lentils or potato. Puppy owners have one option here: Original.
On the label, Grain Free averages 30.6% protein as fed and 36.4% estimated starch, against 28.5% protein and 38% starch for Original. The kibble catalog averages 26.9% protein and 37.4% starch, so both lines sit above it for protein. Fish shows up in six of seven Grain Free recipes, with chicken, duck, turkey, lamb and egg also used. Both lines average 436 kcal per cup, above the 395 kcal catalog average.
Average kibble, as fed
Annamaet Grain Free is a seven-recipe kibble line with no grain in any recipe and peas or lentils in all seven. Protein sits between 30% and 33% as fed, and fish appears in six of the seven recipes.
A good fit for: Owners wanting grain-free kibble with at least 30% protein; Households that prefer fish, which appears in six of seven recipes
Read the Grain Free reviewAverage kibble, as fed
Annamaet Original is a two-recipe grain-inclusive kibble line, with a Puppy Formula led by chicken meal and a Senior recipe led by lamb meal. Neither recipe lists peas, lentils or potato, and both run above the kibble catalog average for calories per cup.
A good fit for: Owners who want grain-inclusive kibble without peas or lentils; Puppies and senior dogs, the two life stages this line covers
Read the Original review
Protein is close to the average kibble we review (31.9% on a dry matter basis).
95% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
47% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Annamaet Petfoods is a family-owned company in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, that makes dog and cat foods, treats and supplements. It is known for science-based formulas rooted in founder Rob Downey's work feeding sled dogs and other canine athletes. The company says all meat and fish it uses are passed fit for human consumption. 1, 2
The company says its food is made in the United States in small batches with a slow, lower-temperature cook. It does not publicly name the facility or say whether it runs its own plant or uses a contract manufacturer. 1
Rob and Mary Jo Downey founded Annamaet in 1986 and named it after Rob's mother, Anna Mae, on whose birthday the first bag was sold. The company is still run by the Downey family and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026. In August 2026 it renamed its long-running Option formula to Medium & Large Breed Salmon and said the recipe did not change. 1, 3, 4
Annamaet's supplements carry the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) seal, and the company says it sources fish through a partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council. The brand is sold in more than 15 countries and in the US mainly through independent pet retailers. 1, 5, 6
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Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Annamaet has never had one. See the recall log
Annamaet Petfoods launched a new freeze-dried raw dog food line, developed with a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, in three recipes (Turkey & Pumpkin, Chicken & Sweet Potato, Surf & Turf) that can be fed rehydrated, dry, as a topper, or as training treats. The products are sold in the US. Annamaet (brand newsroom/blog)
After more than 30 years, the Annamaet Option dog food was renamed Medium & Large Breed Salmon. The company says the formula stays exactly the same. Annamaet
Pet Age reported on Annamaet's 40th anniversary and its pledge to donate 40,000 meals to dogs and cats in need during 2026. Pet Age
The company announced its 40th anniversary and a yearlong initiative to donate 40,000 meals to shelters and rescues. Annamaet
Annamaet announced it was included in Pet Age Magazine's 2026 Editor's Select Awards. Annamaet
Annamaet partnered with sales agency Pet Solutions Group to expand distribution among independent pet retailers in the US and Canada. Pet Age
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