Comparing Spot & Tango vs. The Farmer’s Dog

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Your dog is a member of the family — and you would never give a member of your family scraps. That’s why so many dog owners seek out brands that proudly use higher standards than the typical grocery store dog food, selecting meals that contain quality, human-grade ingredients.

Feeding your dog the highest-quality food is a noble quest, but it can take some work to determine the optimal diet for your canine companion. And with so many brands claiming their food is the best option for your dog, how can you know which is truly perfect for your pup?

If you’re already avoiding unregulated and low-quality dry kibble, you’ve likely come across two brands: Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog. Both these brands deliver fresh pre-portioned meals right to your doorstep, but each offers its own unique benefits. Here, we’ll dive into what brings these two companies together and what sets them apart.

What Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog have in common

  • Human-grade protein, fruits, and vegetables. Both brands prioritize this vital nutrient group with meal options centered around meat your dog will devour. To complete their recipes’ nutrient profiles, both Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog supplement their meals with nutrition-rich fruits and vegetables. This diligence has earned both brands the stamp of approval from the USDA and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
  • Veterinarian-approved formulations. Each company consults with a team of reputable, highly-experienced veterinarians to devise healthy, tasty recipes that your pup will love.
  • Specially cooked to preserve the nutrient profile. When food is cooked at higher temperatures, vital nutrients can be eliminated, so both brands cook their meals at low temperatures to ensure that your pup is getting everything he or she needs.
  • Customized to your dog. Whether you have a 6-pound Yorkie or a 70-pound Dalmatian, both Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog portion each meal accordingly. To get started with either brand, you’ll take a quiz that designs your dog’s meal plan to serve him or her the ideal diet for his or her weight, breed, age, and other important factors.
  • Vacuum-sealed and pre-portioned: Both brands take the guesswork out of serving your dog an appropriately sized meal with pre-portioned containers. Simply remove a single pack, and it’s time to eat!
  • Shipped to your doorstep in environmentally-friendly shipping. Both Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog offer fast and free shipping. The insulated box is entirely biodegradable and recyclable.

Where Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog differ

  • Spot & Tango recipes are developed by animal nutritionists. Although both brands’ food is approved by veterinarians, Spot & Tango goes the extra mile to consult veterinarians and nutritionists during the recipe-writing process. The end result is not only delicious, but designed to support your pup’s ideal health.
  • Spot & Tango offers a topper plan. Transitioning your pup to a new food can be challenging. Spot & Tango makes this effort easier by offering smaller portions of Spot & Tango’s food with your dog’s current food as he or she gets used to the new recipes. The Farmer’s Dog offers helpful tips on its website for transitioning food, but does not offer smaller plans.
  • Spot & Tango offers a Fresh Dry option: Although both brands offer fresh-cooked recipes, only Spot & Tango has a dry food for dogs. Their product, UnKibble, takes all of the benefits of their fresh recipes, and adds the convenience of a dry format.
  • Spot & Tango offers a money-back guarantee. On all trial orders, dissatisfied dog owners can get their money back with Spot & Tango. Plus, PeopleHype readers get 50% off their first box using code PEOPLEHYPE50.


How to get started with your preferred brand

Once you’ve decided which of these brands you’ll go with, simply head to that brand’s website and take the quiz. You’ll enter your dog’s weight, breed, age, and other characteristics. Then, your chosen brand can build you a custom meal plan perfect for your pup. In a matter of days, fresh dog food will appear at your doorstep, and your dog might just love the high-quality, nutritious, tasty food you’ve introduced to his or her life!

Quick Guide: Spot & Tango vs. The Farmer’s Dog

Spot & TangoThe Farmer’s Dog
Meat protein percentage50%30% – 40%
Other ingredientsFruits, vegetables, egg, quinoa, millet, brown riceFruits and vegetables
Potato fillers used?NoYes
Available recipesBeef, turkey, lambBeef, turkey, pork
Cooking processSmall batches at low temperaturesLow temperatures
Money-back guarantee?Yes, on trial ordersNo
First-order discount50%20%
PackagingPre-portioned bagsPre-portioned bags
AAFCO approved? YesYes
USDA certified?YesYes
Vet approved?Yes, and formulated by Animal NutritionistsYes
Nutritionist-developed?YesNo
CostStarts at $2/dayStarts at $3/day
Free delivery?YesYes
Can be mixed with current food?Yes, with topper planNo
Environmentally-friendly shipping?YesYes
Company ownership Family-ownedVenture capital-owned
Dry OptionYesNo

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28 thoughts on “Comparing Spot & Tango vs. The Farmer’s Dog

  • June 29, 2021 at 11:09 am
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    I have an eight year old Teacup Yorkie. She’s was born with microscopic liver shunt. It took the first four years of her life to figure out what to feed her that wouldn’t get her sick. I cook chicken, sweet potato, green beans, carrots, celery for her. Unfortunately, her food has to be cooked daily for her to digest it. This is why I’m afraid to invest in Farmers Dog or anyone like that. Also, she maintains a 5 lb weight, therefore, her portion size is very small.

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  • June 29, 2021 at 12:20 am
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    I just started feeding my 3 yr old pup The Farmer’s Dog chicken and beef recipes about a month ago. She LOVES it! Smells better than my dinner some nights, lol. The above comparison is outdated and they do have a chicken recipe now as well a “topper” or 1/2 or 1/4 portion selection if you prefer. The trial is also 50% off. Her coat is noticeably softer and she has no tear staining now. Her licking the bowl for 10 minutes after it’s gone tells me this is the food for her and I feel good about feeding it to her. Good luck to everyone in the future with their food selections. Hope this helps someone.

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    • July 31, 2021 at 5:48 pm
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      my dogs liked the food. But now they aren’t interested. I received another box. I have a freezer full now.
      I would like to cancel. Ditto and Camme are the dogs name.
      nonie2king@gmail.com

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    • August 2, 2021 at 12:24 pm
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      Yep same here. My coppers coat got noticeably softer and his slight ear and belly allergies disappeared. He eats it slow and with his eyes closed. He lacks the bowl clean and then some. I do mix it with about 1/4 of salmon Fromm. I also add a few supplements of my own. But its the best switch I’ve done. It has made physical improvements in him so I will always stay with theml

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    • August 5, 2021 at 11:40 am
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      I have 6 dogs and couldn’t afford to feed them all Farmer’s Dog, but this company worked with me and got the the price at one I could afford. They do offer topper plans because 2 of my big dogs are on them. My dogs love this food. And not mentioned but they contain organ meat which is very important for a dogs health.

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  • December 16, 2020 at 12:34 pm
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    The company is the best most understanding business towards its customers. They know how to treat each family and pet as an individual. They allow you to feel that you matter. The product itself has been amazing for my dogs. My one dog has extreme health issues and this product has helped him to recovery from 5 different surgeries and be removed from 3 different medications. This product really has been life-changing for our special pet. They take the time to listen to your concerns and make adjusts that are needed according to the needs of your pet. They have been amazing through our difficult times by sending flowers and making sure he was recovering okay. This company is extraordinary. I would recommend that everyone used this company for their dogs. This was the best choice I have ever made for my pets.

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    • December 23, 2020 at 4:10 pm
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      My dog has been on epaulettes(?) for 2 rounds and is still itching an chewing! Vet says he doesn’t know what to try next! HELP!

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  • October 7, 2020 at 12:59 pm
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    I have a nearly 4-year-old female Maltese Shih Tzu mix. She is very picky. She refuses to eat any dog food of any kind! She does eat table food but will not eat the same thing two times in a row or two days in a row or even after a couple of days. I’ve run out of ideas to feed her. She doesn’t like much of what I eat and I’m shopping for her more than for me. I have literally spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars trying different things. Please help! Do you offer samples? She is about 2 pounds overweight right now because our activity level is low since I’ve recently had a knee replacement surgery. She should be at 10 to 11 pounds but is currently 13. Please help!

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    • December 23, 2020 at 4:25 pm
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      My toy poodle is nine years old, over weight, her breeder was not kind so she is almost a rescue. She still does not trust us a local dog trainer came to our hous because group therapy wouldn’t work. She believed she would always be fearful. Difficult to medicate, have to hide in cat food and I know that is bad. I have tried the pill pockets with minimal success. She will eat some dry food, but picky. I didn’t mean to send you such a long letter, but I hate seeing her suffer.
      Marsha Burks

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    • February 6, 2021 at 11:17 pm
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      Oh My God, you sound Exactly Like Me With My 7 Yr old Shih Tzu Caesar he has had me going crazy with every dog food That they have on the market…and I am at my wits end..i have had six Kids And were Never this Much problem…He is an excellent dog he’s a smart little guy and he spoiled but this food deal drives me crazy. I am just going to try the Farmer’s Food and see what happens. He also drives me crazy with this itching and licking and biting his sides he does not have fleas.. I think its allergy to the food that he has had.So I pray that this farmers food will straighten His eating habits out. As sometimes he goes 2 or 3 days without eating, he will not eat so I give in and give him a treat just so that he gets something in his stomach otherwise he throws up bile.

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      • August 5, 2021 at 5:48 am
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        My dog would always itch like that and turns out he is Allergic to turkey and chicken he is a Boston terrier and also deaf poor guy but the vet has him on a certain dog food from them but I’ve always wanted to try something like this? But if ur able to you should really get your dog tested for allergies he will feel so much better. Good luck!!

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  • September 26, 2020 at 1:30 pm
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    My chihuahua mix is diabetic, on insulin twice/ day. He shows minimal interest in the RX diet food, same for dry kibble. Is there a low glycemic formula that I could try?

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  • August 5, 2020 at 3:56 pm
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    I have a Cavalier King Charles. She is 9 years old and has pancreatitis. Do you make special low fat Blends of dogs with this problem?

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  • July 25, 2020 at 3:47 pm
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    Do you have a special liver diet food?

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  • July 9, 2020 at 1:27 pm
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    My dog is the same as Bob’s Maltese. HE is a Lasa. Eats something for a period of time then stops. Would like a sample of spot &tango

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  • June 14, 2020 at 7:53 am
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    My dog is 12 fixed, has some energy but sleeps alot. He is slightly overweight & has allergies to chicken. Would like to have dry food. He eats dehydrated food & I make him a mixture of 97% lean ground beef, mixed vegetables, sweet potatoes & regular potatoes. He has lost about 20lbs. It is a lot of work but it has helped him to lose weight & feel better.

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  • April 6, 2020 at 6:02 pm
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    Hi,
    We have a Maltese who is going on 15 and is a very finicky eater. In fact, we’ve had issues where the Vet’s been concerned about him losing wight because he wasn’t eating. He shows an interest in eating and will come up to it and sniff and then walk away. For a while, he was just eating rotisserie chicken with rice and chicken broth, then didn’t want that, then he was eating ham for a while, then didn’t want that. most recently, he would some left over hot roast beef that had a small amount of gravy, now he’s not interested in that but acts hungry!! What happens if we try your food and then after a day or tow or three, he turns his nose up to that too??

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    • June 13, 2020 at 3:13 pm
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      We have a very picky eater just like the Maltese above. We would like a sample trial to see if she will eat it.

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    • July 4, 2020 at 7:50 am
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      Sound like I have my parents trained, and Im a little spoiled syndrome. My dog suffers the same affliction as well…lol! My vet said they will eat when they are hungry, and its true. When I put my foot down and she realized what was for dinner was what was on the plate, she indeed ate it. Ok, that bring said, I love my dog as much as anybody in my family. I do believe dogs have the same tastebuds in terms of if it no longer is tasty to them they wont eat it if they dont have to. Im not interested in my dog eating just because she knows thats all shes getting. I want her to look forward to eating, and feel happy with what I gave her. The same happy she gets when I save a bite of steak or chicken for her from my meal. Yes my dog is spoiled. No theres no use in anybody trying to change it. I love dogs, they are the best, I will always have a dog, they make life so much more enjoyable and I truly appreciate their unconditional love. I’m really excited to try this dog food. I think it will be best to try first over farmers dog because they have the smaller portions for transitioning to full Spot & Tango diet, and it says money back guarantee AND 50% off first box, and Im always partial to small business owners. I hope you find your dog some good new dog food. I guess variety is the spice of life, EVEN for dogs.

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    • August 5, 2020 at 10:38 pm
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      I have a Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie) who is also a picky eater. He won’t eat the same food more than 4 days except chicken. I’ve wasted so much money on brand name and expensive dog food it’s not funny.
      Yes, I would also like to know if you do samples.

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      • September 2, 2021 at 2:19 pm
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        Hi , we have a porkie ( Pomeranian/ Yorkie ) with the same appetite problem. We have solved the food problem for him. We buy a 5lb bag of frozen chicken breast and boil a couple of pieces till it’s cooked. We then cut fresh veggies and add to the chicken after we slice and dice the chicken. Buddy loves it and rarely leaves anything on his plate.

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    • September 1, 2020 at 10:34 pm
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      He needs a appetite stimulant. It starts with a C but I just can’t remember the name. My dog stopped eating for a week and his poop turned almost white. I thought he was dying. But this appetite stimulant brought his appetite after one dose. Just tell your vet about it and they should know the answer. I hope this will help.

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  • December 3, 2019 at 11:11 am
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    My dog is allergic to lamb, salmon, peas, barley, oats, and soy, is there any dog food out there that doesnt contain these ingredients? I have only found 2 from 4health but it has tomatoes puree in it and my dog wont eat it. So is there anything else out there?

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  • October 6, 2019 at 4:04 pm
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    My dog recently had her teeth removed for health reasons. Will she be able to eat your food? Are there any hard things in there that may irritate her gums?

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    • October 27, 2019 at 1:53 pm
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      I have an 8 year old Chihuahua.
      He weights 6lb. He only has a few teeth and a very pickie

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      • November 23, 2020 at 9:27 am
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        I have a 6 year old 135 lb rott with hip an thyroid issues
        Looking for good quality food that I can afford to feed him since he is a large breed

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        • March 9, 2021 at 10:25 am
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          Under The Weather is a package of rice and dehydrated ckn my tiny dogs love mixed with water.
          It says it’s a bland diet with electrolytes.
          Independently private owned quality pet food stores may have quality food to help your pet. Mine also like boiled eggs.
          Please ok every food with your vet.
          God Bless You and your sweet animals🥰

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          • March 15, 2021 at 4:55 pm
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            I tried Farmers dog food for several months, Charlie liked most of them, but not so much the beef. I’ll admit it looks very good but way too expensive for me being a retired senior. I have changed to another freeze dried food and he likes it as well. Sorry I had to leave due to the cost.

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