The Farmer's Dog wins overall: equal ingredient quality, a lower price for a full fresh diet, 24/7 support and a friendlier refund policy. We Feed Raw has one more protein and a simpler formula, and suits owners set on a raw diet.
- Both brands' meals are formulated by veterinary nutritionists and meet established nutritional standards, per the video.
- We Feed Raw uses high-pressure processing (HPP) to kill bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella without cooking.
- We Feed Raw: five proteins (chicken, turkey, beef, duck, lamb). The Farmer's Dog: four (turkey, beef, chicken, pork).
- For a 43 lb dog: We Feed Raw about $50/week fully raw or $30/week as a half topper; The Farmer's Dog about $25/week (first two weeks).
- The Farmer's Dog offers 24/7 support; We Feed Raw is 9 to 5 Eastern, Monday to Friday.
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If you've stood in the kitchen wondering whether fresh cooked food or raw food is better for your dog, you're not alone. Our presenter asked the same question about Theodore, the picky eater from our best premium dog food test, and it led to this comparison of two of the biggest names in fresh delivery: The Farmer's Dog and We Feed Raw.
This isn't only a brand comparison, it's cooked against raw. To keep it fair, the video scored them on four things: ingredient quality, recipe options, price and customer service. Prices here are approximate and from the video, recorded in July 2026. Nothing below is veterinary advice; if your dog has a health condition, check with your vet before changing their diet.
Quick verdict
The Farmer's Dog comes out ahead overall: ingredient quality is a tie, but it was cheaper for a full fresh diet, offers 24/7 support and has a more forgiving refund policy. We Feed Raw wins on recipes, with five proteins and a simple meat, bone and nutrient formula, and is the one to choose if you've decided on raw feeding. You're not making a bad choice with either.
What they have in common
Both deliver portioned fresh food to your door. Both start with a free quiz that asks about your dog's breed, age, weight, activity level and health concerns, then builds a custom plan with portions sized to that dog. Coming from kibble this feels like an extra step, but having fed both, the presenter prefers it: kibble charts are mostly based on weight with broad ranges, while fresh portions are tailored to your dog, which takes out a lot of guesswork.
Both also offer phone and email support, and both websites were easy to get around. FAQs, policies and general information were all easy to find for an everyday user.
Ingredient quality: a tie
The video doesn't call this a tie lightly. Both The Farmer's Dog and We Feed Raw use high-quality ingredients, both have meals formulated by veterinary nutritionists, and everything meets established nutritional standards. On baseline quality you're in good hands with either.
Is raw dog food safe?
This is the question that comes up whenever raw food is mentioned, because warnings about raw meat and bacteria are everywhere. The video's view is that dogs handle bacteria differently from people (the presenter has watched Theo eat things in the yard that would wreck a human stomach), but that safety is still taken seriously. Raw dog food companies are required to follow FDA guidelines and run bacteria elimination processes before the food ships.
We Feed Raw uses high-pressure processing, or HPP, which according to the video kills harmful bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella without cooking, so the food stays raw and is safer to handle. If you're still uneasy, you can lightly sear it before serving. The presenter thinks that defeats the point of buying a ready-to-serve raw product, but the option is there.
Whether raw suits your particular dog is a question for your vet, especially for a puppy, an older dog or a dog with a health condition. The Farmer's Dog avoids the question by gently cooking its food.
Recipes: edge to We Feed Raw
We Feed Raw has five proteins: chicken, turkey, beef, duck and lamb. Each recipe keeps it simple with meat, ground bone and added nutrients for balance. It is straightforward and true to a raw diet.
The Farmer's Dog has four proteins: turkey, beef, chicken and pork. Its meals are gently cooked and blended with vegetables and added nutrients, so the structure is different.
Both give you solid choices, but the extra protein and the simplicity of the formula put We Feed Raw slightly ahead here.
Price: edge to The Farmer's Dog
Pricing depends on your dog, so the only exact number is the one the quiz gives you. The video used Theodore, who weighs 43 lb. A bigger dog will cost more and a smaller one less.
| We Feed Raw | The Farmer's Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Food style | Raw, HPP-treated | Gently cooked, with vegetables |
| Proteins | 5: chicken, turkey, beef, duck, lamb | 4: turkey, beef, chicken, pork |
| Formulated by | Veterinary nutritionists | Veterinary nutritionists |
| Plans | Half raw topper or full raw | Full switch to fresh |
| Price for a 43 lb dog (first 2 weeks) | About $30/week topper; about $50/week full raw | About $25/week (around $4/day) |
| Support hours | 9 to 5 Eastern, Mon to Fri, plus live chat and text | 24/7 |
| Refunds | No refunds; makes it right for its own or shipping errors | Refund if you donate unused food to a shelter |
| Video's winner | Recipes | Price, support, overall |
Comparing full meal plans side by side, The Farmer's Dog came in lower for Theodore, so it takes this round. Prices are approximate, for the first two weeks, and as of the video.
Customer service and refunds
Both companies make it easy to reach someone, with a phone number and email support. The difference is availability. The Farmer's Dog offers support 24/7. We Feed Raw works business hours, 9am to 5pm Eastern, Monday to Friday, but adds live chat and text message support during those hours, which is a nice touch.
Refunds differ more. The Farmer's Dog will refund your order as long as you donate the unused food to a shelter, a thoughtful approach. We Feed Raw has a stricter no-refund policy, though it will make things right financially if the problem is on its end or something goes wrong in shipping. Both have customer reviews on their websites; read them and do some research of your own before you commit.
Who should skip each
- Skip We Feed Raw if you're uneasy about handling raw meat (searing it partly defeats the point), if you want help outside weekday business hours, or if you want the option of a refund when it doesn't work out. For a full diet it was also the pricier of the two for a 43 lb dog.
- Skip The Farmer's Dog if you've decided on a raw diet, or if your dog needs a protein it doesn't offer, such as duck or lamb. Its recipes include vegetables, so it's not the simple meat-and-bone formula some raw feeders want.
Which to pick
- Most owners moving off kibble: The Farmer's Dog. Tailored portions, the lower full-diet price, 24/7 support and the shelter-donation refund make it the easier all-round choice.
- Owners committed to raw: We Feed Raw. Five proteins, a simple formula and HPP for safer handling. The half-raw topper plan is also a cheaper way to try raw alongside your current food.
Pros and cons
What works
- The Farmer's Dog: cheaper full fresh diet for a 43 lb dog in our quote.
- The Farmer's Dog: 24/7 support and refunds if you donate unused food.
- We Feed Raw: five proteins, including duck and lamb, in a simple formula.
- We Feed Raw: HPP treatment, live chat and text support, and a half-raw topper option.
What doesn't
- The Farmer's Dog: four proteins, and cooked rather than raw.
- We Feed Raw: no refunds except for its own or shipping errors.
- We Feed Raw: support only on weekdays, 9 to 5 Eastern.
- We Feed Raw: higher price for a full raw diet.
Frequently asked questions
Is raw dog food safe?
Raw dog food companies follow FDA guidelines and treat their food before it ships. We Feed Raw uses high-pressure processing to kill bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella without cooking. Whether raw suits your own dog is a question for your vet.
Which is cheaper, We Feed Raw or The Farmer's Dog?
For a 43 lb dog in the video, The Farmer's Dog was about $25 a week for the first two weeks, against about $50 a week for We Feed Raw's full raw plan or $30 as a half topper. Your quote depends on your dog.
How many recipes does each offer?
We Feed Raw has five proteins: chicken, turkey, beef, duck and lamb. The Farmer's Dog has four: turkey, beef, chicken and pork, gently cooked with vegetables.
Can I get a refund?
The Farmer's Dog will refund your order if you donate the unused food to a shelter. We Feed Raw doesn't offer refunds, but will make it right financially if the problem was on its end or in shipping.
Can I mix We Feed Raw with my dog's current food?
Yes. We Feed Raw offers a half-raw topper plan to use alongside your current food, which was about $30 a week for a 43 lb dog in the video. Ask your vet if your dog has a sensitive stomach or a health condition.
Both brands start with a quiz, so the quickest way to settle price is to run your own dog through each one. If the numbers come out close and you're not set on raw, The Farmer's Dog's support hours and refund policy are what tip it.
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