giant breed
Every food below is scored against a Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux sits between 24% and 29%, with fat ideally under 11%. The weighting above reflects a documented predisposition to joint and mobility issues and heart conditions, so foods that help there score better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45kg | 1314 | 1532 | 1970 |
| 47.5kg | 1368 | 1596 | 2052 |
| 50kg | 1422 | 1658 | 2132 |
A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.
| 1. Canagan Light/Senior Chicken | A · 100 |
| 2. Pooch & Mutt Joint Care | A · 97 |
| 3. Symply Senior Turkey | A · 97 |
| 4. Eukanuba Senior Medium | A · 96 |
| 5. Fish4Dogs Senior Salmon | A · 96 |
| 6. Scrumbles Senior Salmon | A · 96 |
| 7. Canagan Country Game | A · 93 |
| 8. Scrumbles Senior Chicken | A · 93 |
| 9. Barking Heads Golden Years | A · 92 |
| 10. James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb | A · 92 |
| Purina Winalot | D · 9 |
| Bakers As Good As Looks Wet | D · 9 |
| Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina Hepatic | D · 10 |
| Hills Rx Liver Care l/d | D · 13 |
| Butcher's Original Tripe Mix | D · 14 |
A neutered adult Dogue de Bordeaux at the middle of the breed weight range, around 47.5kg, needs roughly 1596 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 Dogue de Bordeaux profile, Canagan Light/Senior Chicken scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.
Typically 45 to 50kg, classed as a giant breed, with a usual lifespan of 5 to 8 years.
For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are joint support and fat ceiling. Target protein sits between 24% and 29%, with fat ideally under 11%.
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.