medium breed

Best dog food for a Border Collie

Every food below is scored against a Border Collie 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.

14–20kgTypical weight
12–15Years
738kcal/day at 17kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit25
Fat ceiling10
Joint support15
Skin and coat10
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Border Collie sits between 25% and 32%, with fat ideally under 18%.

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
14kg547638821
17kg633738949
20kg7158341072

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 Border Collie

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 100
2. Canagan Game Duck Venison RabbitA · 100
3. Canagan Highland Feast SalmonA · 100
4. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
5. Canagan Scottish SalmonA · 100
6. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
7. Carnilove Salmon & TurkeyA · 100
8. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
9. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
10. Millies Wolfheart Countryside MixA · 100
Lowest scoring for this breed
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 14
Wagg Complete ChickenD · 17
Wagg Complete BeefD · 17
Pedigree Adult LambD · 17
Pedigree Adult Complete Beef & VegD · 17

Common questions

How much should I feed a Border Collie?

A neutered adult Border Collie at the middle of the breed weight range, around 17kg, needs roughly 738 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 Border Collie?

Against the Border Collie profile, Arden Grange Adult Chicken scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Border Collie weigh?

Typically 14 to 20kg, classed as a medium breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Border Collie?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and filler content. Target protein sits between 25% and 32%, with fat ideally under 18%.

Get this for your own Border Collie

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.