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Pedigree vs Puppy Chow

Pedigree is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Puppy Chow by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Puppy Chow averages 6.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Pedigree. Pedigree's maker dates to 1935, while Puppy Chow's launched in 2001.

Pedigree and Puppy Chow compared

Pedigree Puppy Chow
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Nestlé S.A.
Founded 1935 2001
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 49 1
Serves Dogs Dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$ $$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
6.6 (avg of 49) 6.8 (avg of 1)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
1 None
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Pedigree vs Puppy Chow: how they compare

Scores

Puppy Chow scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 6.8 out of 10 across 1 scored foods, compared with 6.6 across 49 for Pedigree. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Pedigree is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Puppy Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 49 Pedigree foods and 1 Puppy Chow food.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Pedigree or Puppy Chow?

Puppy Chow scores higher: it averages 6.8 out of 10 across 1 scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Pedigree. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Pedigree and Puppy Chow?

Pedigree is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Puppy Chow is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Pedigree has 49 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 1 for Puppy Chow.

Where is each brand based?

Pedigree is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Puppy Chow is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Have Pedigree or Puppy Chow been recalled?

Pedigree has 1 recall on record in the KibbleLab database; Puppy Chow has no recalls. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Pedigree and Puppy Chow .

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Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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