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Best dog food for a Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle)

Every food below is scored against a Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle) 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.

5.2–8.5kgTypical weight
11–15Years
371kcal/day at 6.8kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit15
Fat ceiling20
Joint support10
Skin and coat15
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle) sits between 22% and 28%, with fat ideally under 13%.

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
5.2kg260304390
6.8kg318371478
8.5kg376439565

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 Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle)

1. Barking Heads Golden YearsA · 100
2. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
3. James Wellbeloved Senior LambA · 100
4. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & TurkeyA · 100
5. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
6. Fish4Dogs Senior SalmonA · 96
7. Hills Rx Diet j/d Joint CareA · 96
8. Scrumbles Senior SalmonA · 96
9. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 95
10. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 95
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 17
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 20
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 20
Purina WinalotD · 23
Cesar Deliciously Fresh ChickenD · 25

Common questions

How much should I feed a Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle)?

A neutered adult Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle) at the middle of the breed weight range, around 6.8kg, needs roughly 371 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 Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle)?

Against the Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle) 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 Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle) weigh?

Typically 5.2 to 8.5kg, classed as a small breed, with a usual lifespan of 11 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle)?

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 13%.

Get this for your own Cavapoo (Cavalier x Poodle)

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.