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Best dog food for a Labrador Retriever

Every food below is scored against a Labrador 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
10–14Years
1145kcal/day at 30.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling20
Joint support20
Skin and coat10
Filler content15
Ingredient transparency15

Target protein for a Labrador Retriever sits between 25% and 32%, 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
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 Labrador Retriever

1. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
2. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
3. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
4. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
5. Millies Wolfheart Countryside MixA · 100
6. Millies Wolfheart Riverside MixA · 100
7. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
8. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
9. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 96
10. Acana Senior DogA · 92
Lowest scoring for this breed
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 10
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 10
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina HepaticD · 16
Purina WinalotD · 19
CSJ ChampD · 20

Common questions

How much should I feed a Labrador Retriever?

A neutered adult Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever?

Against the Labrador Retriever profile, Canagan Light/Senior Chicken scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Labrador Retriever weigh?

Typically 25 to 36kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 10 to 14 years.

What should I look for in food for a Labrador Retriever?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and fat ceiling. Target protein sits between 25% and 32%, with fat ideally under 14%.

Get this for your own Labrador 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.