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Best dog food for a Havanese

Every food below is scored against a Havanese 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.

3–6kgTypical weight
13–15Years
273kcal/day at 4.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit15
Fat ceiling15
Joint support5
Skin and coat20
Filler content25
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Havanese sits between 24% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

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
3kg172201258
4.5kg234273350
6kg290338435

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 Havanese

1. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
2. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
3. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & TurkeyA · 100
4. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
5. Arden Grange Adult Lamb & RiceA · 95
6. Arden Grange Adult Salmon & RiceA · 95
7. Arden Grange Light Chicken & RiceA · 95
8. Arden Grange Sensitive FishA · 95
9. Barking Heads Bowl Lickin ChickenA · 95
10. Barking Heads Puppy DaysA · 95
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 13
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 18
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 18
Wagg Complete ChickenD · 20
Wagg Complete BeefD · 20

Common questions

How much should I feed a Havanese?

A neutered adult Havanese 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.

What is the best dog food for a Havanese?

Against the Havanese profile, Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon Complete scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Havanese weigh?

Typically 3 to 6kg, classed as a small breed, with a usual lifespan of 13 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Havanese?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are filler content and skin and coat. Target protein sits between 24% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

Get this for your own Havanese

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.