A Pup Above Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Is It Worth the Price?

Last Updated on April 1, 2026 by Kieran Beckles

Have you been weighing up whether to place an order with A Pup Above but would like to know a little more about the brand first?

There’s so much choice when it comes to pet food, and it can be overwhelming trying to decide which dog food is best for your canine companion.

I’ve got a fussy eater (Skye) and a food-motivated pup (Copper), so I’ve experienced some of the headaches associated with trying to satisfy a picky dog.

I first encountered A Pup Above nearly six years ago, and a lot has changed since I first tried their pet food on my Klee Kai, including a rebrand!

We updated this article in 2026 to reflect their latest pricing and recipes, and tested A Pup Above on our Alaskan Klee Kai dogs for a month to see how they responded.

We loved their sous-vide method and their fresh and air-dried dog food offerings, and my Klee Kai liked their food. The main drawbacks were the price and the lack of customization.

In this pros and cons article, we’re going to take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of ordering from this dog food delivery brand.

UPDATED: April 2026
We updated this review in April 2026 to reflect A Pup Above's latest pricing and recipe range after our 30-day test on our Klee Kai. We added a table comparing A Pup Above to other popular dog food brands. As always, this article follows our dog food testing process to ensure accurate, honest, and experience-based recommendations.

A Pup Above Pros And Cons At A Glance 2026

A Pup Above Pros

Human-grade ingredients

The first thing I look for when checking out a dog food delivery brand is the quality of the ingredients. I was encouraged to learn A Pup Above use human-grade ingredients in their recipes. A Pup Above stands out among the 30 dog food brands I’ve reviewed and tested on my dogs because it uses a sous vide cooking method.

I did research to understand how sous vide works. Here’s my understanding: it’s a cooking technique that involves vacuum-sealing food in a bag and then cooking it in a water bath at a precise, controlled temperature.

High protein content

A Pup Above’s recipes have a high meat content, which appealed to my fussy Klee Kai Skye and certainly appealed to my food-motivated dog, Copper.

It wasn’t a surprise to see my Klee Kai happily eat A Pup Above when we tested their food because they love brands with a high-meat content, like Sundays and We Feed Raw.

A Pup Above’s website claims that its food has 50% more protein than other brands. I’ve reviewed over 30 different brands, and I must say this is a high-meat content compared to other fresh dog food companies I’ve tested.

When I examined A Pup Above’s fresh frozen meals, the first four ingredients were all meat and organ meats. That was encouraging to see.

Five recipes

If you’ve got a fussy pup like me, you’ll probably like to see some recipe variety. A Pup Above offers five proteins: beef, chicken, duck, pork and turkey.

They launched Turducken in 2025, which, as the name suggests, combines duck and turkey. So now you can choose between five recipes in their fresh range. They have four air-dried recipes.

I’d consider that a good variety, although my favorite two brands in the UK provided over 10 recipes! Copper and Skye liked beef and chicken the best, so I’d recommend starting with those two if you’ve got a fussy pup.

Dry food format

A Pup Above caters to dog owners who prefer dry dog food to the hassle of making space in their freezer for fresh meals. They’ve got an air-dried range.

If your dog likes different textures, you could mix dry and fresh. In comparison, some fresh dog food brands offer dry food, such as Spot & Tango and Ollie, while others, like The Farmer’s Dog and Nom Nom, don’t.

Copper and Skye enjoyed the air-dried food, which was a surprise. Even Skye showed a lot of interest in their dry food, which I believe spoke to the quality of the ingredients and the high meat content.

Bone broth plus superfoods

A Pup Above’s recipes include bone broth and superfoods. I’ve seen other brands promote the inclusion of superfoods in their recipes, but I haven’t seen many include bone broth. That intrigued me because of the potential benefits.

It can be a hassle to buy bone broth separately, whether it’s from the same brand or a different one. I was interested to learn A Pup Above creates their bone broth using the bones from their fresh food range. A nice way to be sustainable!

Taste test

The all-important taste test! My Alaskan Klee Kai dogs did enjoy A Pup Above’s beef and chicken recipes. Even Skye appeared content to eat their food.

I did notice some pickiness at times, but for the most part, she finished her meals. They did enjoy the air-dried food, and I liked that the dry food was less hassle to feed and store.

A Pup Above Cons

Expensive

A Pup Above is pricey. You’re paying for the high-quality ingredients, superfood, bone broth and subscription service. A Pup Above came in at the more expensive end of the fresh dog food range.

For Copper and Skye’s fresh meals, I ended up paying $321.96 or I could save 15% if I subscribed, which reduced the price to $305.86 (previously $282.17).

In comparison, The Farmer’s Dog cost me under $194.40 for a month’s supply.

Lack customization

There’s a lack of customization with A Pup Above’s service. Unlike other dog food brands such as Ollie, Nom Nom and The Farmer’s Dog, there’s no sign-up questionnaire.

So you don’t get a “custom meal plan”. They do provide a feeding guideline based on your dog’s weight. So that’s something!

I was disappointed at the lack of customization, and even finding feeding guidelines on their website is tricky. I couldn’t find any for the air-dried food.

Ordering

It was a little awkward to order with two dogs. I had to do some mathematics to figure out how much food I required for two 15lb dogs.

A Pup Above sells their dog food in two-bag bundles. You can’t buy a single bag. To me, that’s a little awkward.

More recipe variety

As I mentioned above, four recipes aren’t bad, especially when you consider they’ve got a dry food range, but I’d love to see some recipes to cater to fussy eaters like Skye.

I’ve found that the more recipes I can alternate between, the more likely my Klee Kai is to be excited at mealtime.

Is A Pup Above Worth It?

A Pup Above is a premium option within the dog food subscription market, and I’d question whether it represents value for money.

My Alaskan Klee Kai did enjoy their recipes, even my fussy eater, Skye, so they impressed from that perspective.

However, A Pup Above doesn’t offer much customization, and I found it difficult to figure out how much food I needed before placing an order.

These are two areas where I’d love to see improvement from A Pup Above: offering a custom scooper for their air-dried food.

I paid $321.96 for their fresh food for a month, which I consider expensive, considering The Farmer’s Dog only charged me $194.40.

The Farmer’s Dog offers more customization, individually labeled meal pouches (if you have multiple dogs), and a better price.

If you’ve previously tried The Farmer’s Dog or Spot and Tango, A Pup Above is worth a try for your picky eater. But there’s better value elsewhere.

Reasons To Buy A Pup Above (and Who Should Skip It)

✔ Best for:

• Multiple pet food formats
• Pet owners who want air-dried dog food
• 5 recipes for picky pups
• Sous vide method locks in flavor

 ✖ Reasons To Avoid:

• Expensive
• Lack customization
• Confusing ordering process
• No custom scooper

How A Pup Above Compares To Other Brands

A Pup Above FAQ: What Most Dog Owners Want to Know

Wrapping Up

So there we have it! We’ve reached the end of our article, which highlights the pros and cons of A Pup Above based on our experience.

While A Pup Above wouldn’t be my top recommendation, whether you’re looking for fresh frozen meals or dry dog food, they’re still a good option.

I believe A Pup Above is better than traditional kibble and wet food, so if you’re looking for something fresher and healthier, you won’t go wrong.

However, my fussy Alaskan Klee Kai dog preferred some other fresh dog food brands and dried pet food companies.