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Best dog food for a Boxer

Every food below is scored against a Boxer 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.

25–32kgTypical weight
10–12Years
1088kcal/day at 28.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling15
Joint support15
Skin and coat10
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Boxer sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 15%.

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
25kg8459861268
28.5kg93310881399
32kg101711871526

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 Boxer

1. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
2. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
3. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
4. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
5. Millies Wolfheart Countryside MixA · 100
6. Millies Wolfheart Riverside MixA · 100
7. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
8. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
9. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 96
10. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 96
Lowest scoring for this breed
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina HepaticD · 12
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 14
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 16
CSJ ChampD · 17
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 21

Common questions

How much should I feed a Boxer?

A neutered adult Boxer at the middle of the breed weight range, around 28.5kg, needs roughly 1088 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 Boxer?

Against the Boxer profile, Canagan Light/Senior Chicken scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Boxer weigh?

Typically 25 to 32kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 10 to 12 years.

What should I look for in food for a Boxer?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and filler content. Target protein sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 15%.

Get this for your own Boxer

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.