medium breed

Best dog food for a Beagle

Every food below is scored against a Beagle specifically, not against dogs in general. Breed changes how much each factor counts, which is why the same food can rank very differently from one breed to the next.

9–11kgTypical weight
12–15Years
496kcal/day at 10kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit15
Fat ceiling25
Joint support5
Skin and coat10
Filler content25
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Beagle sits between 22% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

Daily calories by weight

Resting requirement scaled for activity, for a neutered adult. Divide by the kcal per 100g on the pack to get grams.

WeightLowModerateActive
9kg393458589
10kg425496638
11kg457533685

A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.

Top ten foods for a Beagle

1. Barking Heads Golden YearsA · 100
2. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
3. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
4. James Wellbeloved Senior LambA · 100
5. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & TurkeyA · 100
6. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
7. Arden Grange Adult Lamb & RiceA · 95
8. Arden Grange Adult Salmon & RiceA · 95
9. Arden Grange Light Chicken & RiceA · 95
10. Arden Grange Sensitive FishA · 95
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 17
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 18
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 18
Purina WinalotD · 26
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina HepaticD · 26

Common questions

How much should I feed a Beagle?

A neutered adult Beagle at the middle of the breed weight range, around 10kg, needs roughly 496 kcal a day at moderate activity. Convert that to grams using the kcal per 100g on the pack. Your own dog's actual weight matters more than the breed average, which is what the app uses.

What is the best dog food for a Beagle?

Against the Beagle profile, Barking Heads Golden Years scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Beagle weigh?

Typically 9 to 11kg, classed as a medium breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Beagle?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are fat ceiling and filler content. Target protein sits between 22% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

Get this for your own Beagle

Scan the pack and PawsePal scores it against your dog's actual weight, age and any health conditions, then gives you the portion in grams.

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Calorie figures use the same resting energy calculation as the PawsePal app and assume a neutered adult. Weight ranges are breed typicals, not targets for an individual dog. This page is information, not veterinary advice.