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Best dog food for a Bull Terrier

Every food below is scored against a Bull Terrier 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.

22–38kgTypical weight
11–14Years
1131kcal/day at 30kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling15
Joint support5
Skin and coat25
Filler content15
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Bull Terrier sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 16%.

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
22kg7688961152
30kg96911311454
38kg115713501736

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 Bull Terrier

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 100
2. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
3. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
4. Carnilove Salmon & TurkeyA · 100
5. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
6. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
7. Millies Wolfheart Countryside MixA · 100
8. Millies Wolfheart Riverside MixA · 100
9. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
10. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
Lowest scoring for this breed
Pedigree Adult Complete Beef & VegD · 17
Purina WinalotD · 18
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 21
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 22
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 22

Common questions

How much should I feed a Bull Terrier?

A neutered adult Bull Terrier at the middle of the breed weight range, around 30kg, needs roughly 1131 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 Bull Terrier?

Against the Bull Terrier 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 Bull Terrier weigh?

Typically 22 to 38kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 11 to 14 years.

What should I look for in food for a Bull Terrier?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are skin and coat and protein fit. Target protein sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 16%.

Get this for your own Bull Terrier

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.