Dr. Gary’s Best Breed is a family-owned company dedicated to providing premium, veterinarian-formulated nutrition for dogs and cats. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Gary Cotton, a veterinarian in Findlay, Ohio, Best Breed was created after he recognized how proper nutrition could help address common health concerns among his patients. His experience inspired a line of thoughtfully developed recipes designed to support long-term health and well-being.
With over 30 years of experience, Best Breed remains committed to its original philosophy of providing quality nutrition without unnecessary fillers or shortcuts. Featuring carefully selected ingredients and a unique slow-cooking process, the brand offers specialized diets for different breeds, life stages, and nutritional needs. We’re proud to offer Best Breed as part of our premium pet nutrition portfolio.
Core Philosophy: Common Sense Nutrition for Lifelong Health
Best Breed believes that proper nutrition is the foundation of a pet’s lifelong health. Guided by Dr. Gary’s Common Sense Nutrition philosophy, every recipe combines veterinary expertise with purposeful ingredients to support digestion, vitality, and overall wellness.
Their approach is built around several key principles:
- Veterinarian-Formulated Nutrition: Recipes developed with Dr. Gary’s veterinary expertise to support specific nutritional needs, including digestive health, skin and coat condition, and healthy weight.
- EU-Approved Ingredients: Best Breed uses premium ingredients that meet strict European Union standards, exceeding U.S. requirements for ingredient quality and safety.
- Slow-Cooked Nutrition: A gentle cooking process designed to preserve nutritional quality while supporting digestibility and nutrient availability.
- Family-Owned & American-Made: Independently owned since 1994, with the majority of recipes manufactured in Ohio under strict quality standards.
Product Offerings
Best Breed offers a selection of veterinarian-formulated dry dog and cat foods designed to support a variety of nutritional needs. From everyday wellness to specialized diets, the lineup includes:
- Specialty & Breed-Specific Dog Food: Targeted recipes including German Dog, Field Dog, and Working Dog formulas, offering nutritional support for sensitive digestion, active lifestyles, and healthy body condition.
- Grain-Inclusive Dog Food: Complete and balanced recipes featuring quality animal proteins and wholesome grains, with options for puppies, seniors, small breeds, large breeds, and everyday feeding.
- Grain-Free Dog Food: Premium recipes featuring carefully selected proteins and grain-free ingredients, providing alternatives for dogs with specific dietary preferences or sensitivities.
- Cat Food: Grain-inclusive and grain-free recipes featuring quality animal proteins and balanced nutrition to support healthy digestion and overall feline wellness.
Partner with Northland
Northland wants to be your favorite distributor. With over 30 years of industry experience, we are dedicated to helping your business grow through reliable supply and dependable customer service.
- Flexible Ordering: No required ordering days—place your order whenever it suits your store’s schedule.
- Fast, Reliable Delivery: Orders placed by 11:00 AM Monday–Friday ship out the same day with our shipping partners. Orders delivered on our company truck arrive according to our Twin Cities Metro schedule (Tuesday–Friday).
- Convenient Ordering Channels: Order online, by email, or over the phone with our knowledgeable team.
We’re always happy to help. Have questions about opening an account, minimum order requirements, or specific product availability? Request a wholesale box or contact us today.
