Backcountry Dog Food
The Protein-Rich Ancestral Diet
Your Dog Would Discover in the Wild.
Dogs crave a protein-rich diet the way nature intended. Merrick Backcountry offers a wide array of exotic protein options for an ancestral dog food diet that delivers a unique combination of freeze-dried raw-coated kibble with real freeze-dried raw pieces of meat, fish, or poultry. In both grain free and with healthy grains dog food options, our balanced lineup provides the nutritional benefits of a raw diet all in a convenient recipe that your dog will go wild for.
Backcountry offers recipes for maintenance, all life stages and all breed sizes.






Grain Free
Crafted with fiber-rich sweet potatoes, which are a high-quality source of carbohydrates for healthy levels of energy.
Healthy Grains
Our recipes with healthy grains feature a wholesome lineup of brown rice, oatmeal, and barley to help support healthy digestion.

At Merrick, we promise your pet will not only love the taste of our food, they’ll be happier and healthier, too. That’s why if you (or your pet) are not 100%, absolutely, totally, completely satisfied with Merrick, return it for your money back. We don’t just make the best food ever. We stand behind it.