small breed
Every food below is scored against a Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) 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 Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) sits between 22% and 28%, with fat ideally under 12%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4kg | 214 | 249 | 321 |
| 4.5kg | 234 | 273 | 350 |
| 5kg | 253 | 295 | 379 |
A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.
| 1. Barking Heads Golden Years | A · 100 |
| 2. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon Complete | A · 100 |
| 3. James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb | A · 100 |
| 4. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & Turkey | A · 100 |
| 5. Natures Variety Senior Salmon | A · 100 |
| 6. Arden Grange Adult Lamb & Rice | A · 97 |
| 7. Arden Grange Adult Salmon & Rice | A · 97 |
| 8. Arden Grange Light Chicken & Rice | A · 97 |
| 9. Arden Grange Sensitive Fish | A · 97 |
| 10. Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim | A · 97 |
| Bakers As Good As Looks Wet | D · 12 |
| Hills Prescription Diet k/d Kidney | D · 16 |
| Eukanuba Veterinary Renal | D · 16 |
| Purina Winalot | D · 24 |
| Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina Hepatic | D · 28 |
A neutered adult Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) at the middle of the breed weight range, around 4.5kg, needs roughly 273 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 Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) profile, Barking Heads Golden Years scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.
Typically 4 to 5kg, classed as a small breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 16 years.
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 12%.
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.