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Best dog food for a Flat Coated Retriever

Every food below is scored against a Flat Coated Retriever 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.

25–36kgTypical weight
8–10Years
1145kcal/day at 30.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling15
Joint support20
Skin and coat10
Filler content15
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Flat Coated Retriever sits between 24% and 30%, with fat ideally under 15%.

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
25kg8459861268
30.5kg98111451472
36kg111112961667

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 Flat Coated Retriever

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 100
2. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
3. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
4. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
5. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
6. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & TurkeyA · 100
7. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
8. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
9. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 100
10. Eukanuba Adult Large ChickenA · 95
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 14
Purina WinalotD · 16
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 18
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina HepaticD · 20
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 20

Common questions

How much should I feed a Flat Coated Retriever?

A neutered adult Flat Coated Retriever at the middle of the breed weight range, around 30.5kg, needs roughly 1145 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 Flat Coated Retriever?

Against the Flat Coated Retriever profile, Arden Grange Adult Chicken scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Flat Coated Retriever weigh?

Typically 25 to 36kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 8 to 10 years.

What should I look for in food for a Flat Coated Retriever?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and joint support. Target protein sits between 24% and 30%, with fat ideally under 15%.

Get this for your own Flat Coated Retriever

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.