medium breed

Best dog food for a Bulldog

Every food below is scored against a Bulldog 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.

23–25kgTypical weight
8–10Years
956kcal/day at 24kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit15
Fat ceiling25
Joint support5
Skin and coat20
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency15

Target protein for a Bulldog sits between 22% and 26%, with fat ideally under 10%.

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
23kg7949261191
24kg8209561230
25kg8459861268

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 Bulldog

1. James Wellbeloved Senior LambA · 100
2. Beco MSC Cod & HaddockA · 97
3. Burgess Sensitive Fish & RiceA · 97
4. Collards Hypoallergenic SalmonA · 97
5. Fish4Dogs Senior SalmonA · 97
6. Guru Cold Pressed DuckA · 97
7. Guru Cold Pressed VenisonA · 97
8. James Wellbeloved Adult Fish & RiceA · 97
9. Pooch & Mutt Calm & RelaxedA · 97
10. Scrumbles Senior SalmonA · 97
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 12
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 16
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 16
Pedigree Puppy Complete ChickenD · 17
Cesar Deliciously Fresh ChickenD · 17

Common questions

How much should I feed a Bulldog?

A neutered adult Bulldog at the middle of the breed weight range, around 24kg, needs roughly 956 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 Bulldog?

Against the Bulldog profile, James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Bulldog weigh?

Typically 23 to 25kg, classed as a medium breed, with a usual lifespan of 8 to 10 years.

What should I look for in food for a Bulldog?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are fat ceiling and skin and coat. Target protein sits between 22% and 26%, with fat ideally under 10%.

Get this for your own Bulldog

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.