Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Kieran Beckles
Are you looking to sign up to a fresh dog food subscription, but you can’t decide between The Farmer’s Dog, Ollie and Nom Nom?
Well, I’m going to share my experience testing out these three dog food brands on my fussy Alaskan Klee Kai dogs Skye and Copper.
We moved back to California from the UK in 2023, and I started our search to find the best fresh dog food for my mini huskies.
We’d been feeding a fresh dog food brand in the UK, which had been working pretty well with Skye, who is the pickier of my two Klee Kai dogs.
In this article, I’ll share which of these three dog food brands we’d recommend to other pet owners with fussy pups looking to adopt a fresh food diet.
The Farmer’s Dog Vs Ollie Vs Nom Nom: Our Recommendation
I’ll cut to the chase and share my recommendation based on ordering and testing all three brands on my Alaskan Klee Kai dogs. It’s The Farmer’s Dog.
Having tried The Farmer’s Dog, Ollie and Nom Nom, the clear winner was The Farmer’s Dog from the perspective of my dogs and my experience as a pet owner.
Crucially, Copper and Skye preferred The Farmer’s Dog meals over the other two brands. They liked Nom Nom, too, but weren’t big fans of Ollie’s fresh food.
While Ollie offers the biggest recipe range, The Farmer’s Dog recipes appeared to satisfy my picky Klee Kai dog. I’d recommend beef or pork to start.
They all require dog owners to sign up using a questionnaire to provide a custom meal plan, but I felt Nom Nom and Ollie didn’t follow through.
The Farmer’s Dog individually labeled Copper and Skye’s meals, which felt important because Skye needed to gain weight, and Copper needed to lose weight.
They also had a handy portion guide on the front of each meal pouch, something which was lacking with Nom Nom and Ollie.
All three fresh dog food brands require fridge and freezer space. Ollie provided a container and scooper, which was a thoughtful perk to avoid mess.
The Farmer’s Dog Vs Ollie Vs Nom Nom: Price Difference
While The Farmer’s Dog came out on top when tested on my picky eaters and convenience from the point of view of a pet owner, who comes out on top with regards to price?
My first-ever fresh dog food subscription was with Nom Nom in 2018 when a Samoyed owner at the dog park recommended giving the fresh dog food company a try to overcome Skye’s pickiness.
When I first ordered from Nom Nom, I had to pay $150. But in 2024, my subscription plan with Nom Nom rocketed to $229.46 a month. That’s a big increase!
Ollie wasn’t much cheaper even though I made a small saving. I signed up to receive fresh dog food from Ollie for my Alaskan Klee Kai dogs and I had to pay $219.60 per month.
The Farmer’s Dog is the most affordable fresh dog food option on the market that I’ve reviewed. I was quoted $153.90 a month to feed their human-grade meals to my Klee Kai dogs.
If I signed up to The Farmer’s Dog and remained a subscriber for 12 months, I’d save $788.40 compared to feeding Ollie’s plan and I’d save $906.72 compared to Nom Nom’s subscription cost.
So it’s clear The Farmer’s Dog comes out on top when it comes to price, too.
Wrapping Up
So there we have it. We’ve concluded our breakdown of The Farmer’s Dog vs Ollie vs Nom Nom.
My recommendation would be The Farmer’s Dog over Ollie and Nom Nom, despite the latter two brands being good options.
Skye and Copper preferred The Farmer’s Dog recipes and consistently ate their meals when compared to the other companies.
I preferred feeding The Farmer’s Dog thanks to the great customization and handy portion guidelines on the front of the meal pouches.
There was a big price difference, so The Farmer’s Dog is our choice for the best fresh dog food when comparing these three brands.
Kieran runs Life With Klee Kai on social media and other online platforms alongside his wife Yasmin. With over 10 years of experience as a journalist and a passionate dog owner, Kieran loves to combine his passion for pets and writing to share useful insights and product reviews to help other dog owners.