large breed
Every food below is scored against a Chow Chow 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.
Target protein for a Chow Chow sits between 22% and 26%, with fat ideally under 14%.
Resting requirement scaled for activity, for a neutered adult. Divide by the kcal per 100g on the pack to get grams.
| Weight | Low | Moderate | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20kg | 715 | 834 | 1072 |
| 26kg | 870 | 1016 | 1306 |
| 32kg | 1017 | 1187 | 1526 |
A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.
| 1. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon Complete | A · 100 |
| 2. James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb | A · 100 |
| 3. Natures Variety Senior Salmon | A · 100 |
| 4. Fish4Dogs Senior Salmon | A · 97 |
| 5. Scrumbles Senior Salmon | A · 97 |
| 6. Barking Heads Golden Years | A · 95 |
| 7. Fish4Dogs Superior Salmon | A · 95 |
| 8. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & Turkey | A · 95 |
| 9. Specific CJD Joint Support | A · 95 |
| 10. Arden Grange Adult Lamb & Rice | A · 92 |
| Cesar Deliciously Fresh Chicken | D · 15 |
| Bakers As Good As Looks Wet | D · 15 |
| Bakers Meaty Meals Beef | D · 16 |
| Purina Winalot | D · 18 |
| Cesar Classics Chicken & Veg | D · 18 |
A neutered adult Chow Chow at the middle of the breed weight range, around 26kg, needs roughly 1016 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.
Against the Chow Chow profile, Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon Complete scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.
Typically 20 to 32kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 9 to 15 years.
For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are skin and coat and ingredient transparency. Target protein sits between 22% and 26%, with fat ideally under 14%.
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.
Open PawsePalCalorie 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.