Sundays Dog Food Review (2026): Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It?
Key points
- Best for: Dog owners who want a high-quality, air-dried dog food without the freezer space, prep or cost associated with fresh and raw dog food subscriptions.
- Our experience: We first reviewed Sundays in 2019, and have tested it annually with Copper and Skye over the past four years to keep this review updated.
- Biggest positive: High meat content, treat-like texture, and flavor appealed to my picky eater Skye.
- Biggest downside: Sundays costs more than regular kibble and doesn’t provide a custom scooper to make portioning a breeze.
- Our price: We paid about $218 a month for our two Alaskan Klee Kai.
Are you considering a switch to Sundays For Dogs, but you want an honest review of their air-dried dog food?
Quick verdict
Sundays is my top pick for air-dried dog food because you get the benefits of fresh dog food without the hassle of storing it in the fridge or freezer. I found it one of the easiest ways to feed a high-quality diet to Skye and Copper. These days, Skye and Copper like it as a topper.
I purchased Sundays before testing it on my Alaskan Klee Kai dogs to find out firsthand whether Sundays’ dog food is worth it.
Skye is a picky eater, but she enjoyed Sunday’s treat-like texture and showed great enthusiasm for their dry food. Copper is food-motivated, so he loved it!
Sundays offers air-dried recipes to give pet parents a healthy alternative to regular kibble or wet food, while it’s more affordable than fresh dog food. It hits a sweet spot for many pet owners.
However, Sundays does cost more than kibble (we paid $218 a month) and doesn’t offer as wide a range of recipes as other brands I’ve reviewed over the past eight years.
We’ve ordered from Sundays every year since our initial review, and I’ll share my pros and cons in this article, along with whether we’ll keep ordering from Sundays.
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Sundays For Dogs Pros
Air Dried
By air drying their recipes, Sundays are able to protect the nutritional integrity of the ingredients and lock in extra flavor. This can help when it comes to picky eaters like my Alaskan Klee Kai dogs.
As a dog owner, I like knowing Copper and Skye are eating healthy dog food that has been gently air-dried rather than cooked at harsh temperatures.
Skye has a sensitive tummy but she hasn’t experienced any issues while eating Sundays. She’s eaten their air-dried food many times over the years without any problems.
Although I’m not a qualified nutritionist or vet, I’ve reviewed some dog food that has unsettled her tummy. But Sundays seemed gentle on her digestive system, as we didn’t experience any stomach upsets.
Fresh ingredients
Having carefully read the ingredient labels on all the Sundays For Dogs boxes, I felt great knowing that they use fresh ingredients I recognize and would even eat as part of my diet.
For instance, they use USDA beef in their beef recipe, alongside fresh fruit such as cranberries and apples, and vegetables like broccoli and spinach. These are ingredients we all recognize!
Sundays have a transparent approach to their business, which is great. Their labels are clear and simple, which provided me with confidence that Copper and Skye are eating a high-quality diet.
No nasties
I also have peace of mind knowing that Sundays don’t use any additives, nasties or preservatives in their recipes. As I mentioned above, you can clearly see the ingredients listed on the side of the box and on the bag.
Seeing as Skye has a sensitive tummy, this was important to me. As mentioned above, Skye was in good health throughout her Sundays subscription.
We noticed Copper’s flatulence appeared to reduce over time while eating Sundays. In the past, when we’ve fed traditional kibble, he gets bad gas. This wasn’t the case once we switched to Sundays.
Customized
Sundays will create a custom subscription plan, tailoring your dog food to your dog’s specific needs based on the answers you give in the sign-up questionnaire.
I found this process really simple, and I appreciated being able to include Copper and Skye in the same meal plan for convenience rather than having to create separate accounts, which is the case with some of their rivals.
Some dry dog food brands that I’ve reviewed such as Badlands Ranch don’t offer custom meal plans. So it’s a feature I never take for granted.
High meat content
Sundays’ dog food has a high meat content (90% according to their website). That’s a lot more than your typical dry dog food or wet food, and even some fresh dog food brands.
This really impressed me. Typically, I’d see 40-60% meat content in fresh dog food and dry dog food. I’m convinced the high meat content played a big part in Copper and Skye’s mealtime excitement.
Cheaper than fresh meals
Sundays claim on their website that their dog food is 36% cheaper than feeding fresh. I put this to the test, and it appears to be cheaper when compared to most fresh dog food subscription brands.
I saved around $70-$90 compared to some big-name brands.
I’ve written comparison articles that look at the prices of Sundays compared to other popular brands such as The Farmer’s Dog, Spot and Tango, We Feed Raw, and Ollie.
Sundays are typically much cheaper except when compared to The Farmer’s Dog, which costs me $194.40 a month.
Treat-like texture
Copper and Skye are often unsure about dry food but I believe they loved eating Sundays’ food because of the treat-like texture. This kept them motivated at mealtime.
I found Sundays could be used as a training treat or a treat for a walk, as they’re sufficiently bite-sized to fit in a treat bag or your pocket.
No fridge or freezer space required
Sundays can be stored in your cupboard provided you make sure to reseal the bag. This can save you mess and space in your fridge or freezer.
My wife was really happy to have her fridge and freezer back! There were no more half-opened meal pouches leaking fresh dog food on fridge shelves.
It is recommended that you finish your Sundays bag within seven weeks of opening it. So that’s something to keep in mind if you’re planning a vacation and have some Sundays to use up!
Simple to feed
All you need to do is scoop and serve Sundays’ food direct to their bowl. There are no meal pouches to defrost, cut open and squeeze.
While I like the benefits of fresh and raw, I’ll admit it gets messy at times. Sundays makes mealtime much easier and quicker than fresh dog food or raw dog food.
Once you’re done with the bag, you reseal and pop it into the cupboard. I loved the convenience of this pet food format.
Sundays For Dogs Cons
Three recipes
There are three Sundays’ dog food recipes: beef, chicken and turkey. While this is an acceptable variety, some dog owners may prefer more choice.
If you’ve got a picky eater like Skye, you may want to have more recipe variety to vary your dog’s meals. I’m disappointed Sundays haven’t expanded their recipe range since first reviewing their air-dried food back in 2023.
For example, We Feed Raw have over six recipes to cater to fussy eaters like my female Alaskan Klee Kai dog.
Premium dog food, premium price
While Sundays is cheaper than a lot of fresh dog food delivery companies, it’s still going to cost significantly more than regular kibble or wet dog food at your local supermarket or pet store.
This is something to keep in mind when you start the sign-up process with the air-dried dog food brand.
We typically paid around $140 a month for Copper and Skye, but our price increased. Sundays cost us $218 a month. That’s an increase of $78 in the past three years.
As I mentioned above, Sundays offers good value compared to many of the dog food brands that we’ve reviewed over the years. Only UnKibble comes close!
No customized scooper
Unlike some dry dog food brands, Sundays don’t include a personalized scooper. I think this would have been a nice addition to your first Sundays Food For Dogs box.
This is something I hope to see Sundays introduce in the future. We have seen other brands introduce a scooper, such as UnKibble, Ollie and Tally’s Ranch.
Seeing as I completed a questionnaire with both Copper and Skye’s details, I was a little unsure how customized the meals were to each dog.
There’s feeding guidelines to follow for each dog, but little else to tell the difference.
Is Sundays For Dogs Worth It?
Sundays For Dogs is worth the price because it transformed my picky eater into a food-motivated dog affordably.
We initially tested Sundays back in 2023, and Copper and Skye loved their air-dried dog food so much that we converted into regular customers after our month-long trial ended.
My subscription price has increased since we first signed up for their meal plan, from $ 140 to just under $ 190 a month.
I’ve reviewed over 30 dog food brands in the USA, and Sundays impressed with their competitive price and value.
You also get the convenience of dry food, meaning you don’t require freezer space, you don’t need to defrost meals, and there’s no mess.
If you’re unconvinced that your dog will eat dry food, I’d recommend starting with a trial subscription. You can get 50% off your first box to reduce the risk.
You can read more about why the cost of Sundays in my long article on the price of their food.
How We Tested Sundays For Dogs
We started by placing a trial order with Sundays back in 2023 to see if my Alaskan Klee Kai dogs would like their food.
We substituted their regular fresh food for Sundays with a short transition period before feeding only Sundays.
It was a success as Skye showed interest in their food throughout the month. Her appetite didn’t decrease, we didn’t experience tummy problems, and we noticed her poop seemed to reduce in size (although I’m not a vet!).
We continue to feed on Sundays, so we’ve watched the brand grow and increase in popularity.
In the spirit of transparency, we now feed Sundays as a topper alongside their We Feed Raw meals.
Do we prefer Sundays or We Feed Raw?
We answer this question in our comparison article.
This has been the combination that’s worked best for our Klee Kai dogs, with two textures to enjoy.
Reasons To Buy Sundays
- Dogs who like a treat-like texture.
- Pet owners who value convenience.
- Affordability compared to fresh or raw dog food subscriptions.
- High meat content of up to 90%.
- Picky eaters like Skye, who prefer jerky-like texture to kibble crunch.
Who Should Skip It?
- Pet parents who don’t want a subscription plan.
- Dogs who like a larger recipe range.
- Dog owners who like using a custom scooper for portioning.
- Picky eaters who prefer fresh or raw dog food.
Sundays For Dogs FAQ
We pay just under $220 per month for Sundays For Dogs. Keep in mind Copper and Skye are 15lb Alaskan Klee Kai dogs. If you have multiple dogs, medium or large breeds, the cost will be more.
We’ve had a positive experience feeding Sundays For Dogs. Their air-dried food was a hit with my fussy Klee Kai. We haven’t experienced any tummy upsets or issues. However, this is just our experience and every dog is different. I’m not a pet nutritionist or vet, but sharing my perspective as someone who has reviewed a lot of dog food and tested it on my picky Klee Kai. Sundays is an AAFCO-approved dog food brand, according to their website.
You can only purchase Sundays For Dogs from their website, unlike some other brands such as Open Farm, Just Food For Dogs and Ollie. If you do want to place an order with Sundays, you’ll have to complete their questionnaire to get started.
Sundays For Dogs is made in the USA, so you’re supporting an American brand. They explained in a post on their Instagram page that their air-dried food is made in the Midwest. In fact, their recipes are cooked and slowly air-dried in a USDA-monitored kitchen.
I don’t believe Sundays For Dogs is expensive when you compare it to other dog food subscription brands. I’ve reviewed UnKibble, Ollie, The Farmer’s Dog, The Pets Table, and We Feed Raw. Sundays is cheaper than all of them. However, it does cost more than regular pet food that you can pick up at your local pet store or supermarket.
Sundays don’t offer a custom scooper unlike one of their main competitors: UnKibble. If you want to get your dog’s portions right, you’ll need to follow the feeding guidelines provided by Sundays in your first box.
Sundays can last up to 6-7 weeks once you’ve opened the bag. It’s important to reseal the bag after every mealtime.
You can cancel Sundays by signing into your dashboard and navigating to cancel subscription plan. If you decide to return, you log into your account and you’ll be promoted to restart your Sundays meals.
Wrapping Up
We’ve reached the end of my Sundays’ dog food review, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of their human-grade dog food.
Overall, the pros comfortably outweigh the cons with Sundays Food For Dogs. My dogs loved their air-dried food, I liked the convenience and lack of mess, and I can’t argue with the price.
However, I’d love to see more recipes on offer in the future, and I’d be thrilled to see Sundays develop a custom scooper to make mealtime even easier.
If you want to adopt a fresh approach to pet nutrition without breaking the bank and without the hassle of fresh-frozen meals, it could be time to give Sundays a try.