Taste of the Wild vs Blue Buffalo: Which Premium Brand Wins?
Two premium brands with very different price points. Taste of the Wild costs $8.30/kg while Blue Buffalo runs $11.80/kg â that's a $3.50/kg difference. Let's see if Blue Buffalo's higher price actually delivers better nutrition.
Quick Comparison
Factor Taste of the Wild Blue Buffalo Price per kg $8.30 $11.80 Monthly cost (70lb dog) $52 $74 First ingredient Water buffalo or bison Deboned chicken Protein % 32% 26% Grain-free options Excellent (original focus) Good (Wilderness line) Recall history Minor (vitamin/mineral in 2012) Multiple (melamine, vitamin D, salmonella) Best for High-protein, grain-free diets Natural ingredient marketing
Taste of the Wild wins decisively. At $52/month vs $74/month for a 70lb dog, you save $264/year while getting higher protein content (32% vs 26%), more unique protein sources, and fewer recall incidents. Taste of the Wild was built around grain-free, high-protein nutrition, while Blue Buffalo is more marketing than substance. Blue Buffalo's only advantage is wider availability in grocery stores. If you're ordering online anyway (which saves additional money), Taste of the Wild is the superior choice.Our Take