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Best dog food for a Lhasa Apso

Every food below is scored against a Lhasa Apso 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.

6–7kgTypical weight
12–14Years
359kcal/day at 6.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit15
Fat ceiling15
Joint support5
Skin and coat25
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Lhasa Apso sits between 22% 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
6kg290338435
6.5kg308359462
7kg325380488

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 Lhasa Apso

1. Barking Heads Golden YearsA · 100
2. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
3. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
4. James Wellbeloved Senior LambA · 100
5. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & TurkeyA · 100
6. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
7. Arden Grange Adult Lamb & RiceA · 97
8. Arden Grange Adult Salmon & RiceA · 97
9. Arden Grange Light Chicken & RiceA · 97
10. Arden Grange Sensitive FishA · 97
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 15
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 20
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 20
Purina WinalotD · 22
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 24

Common questions

How much should I feed a Lhasa Apso?

A neutered adult Lhasa Apso at the middle of the breed weight range, around 6.5kg, needs roughly 359 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 Lhasa Apso?

Against the Lhasa Apso profile, Barking Heads Golden Years scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Lhasa Apso weigh?

Typically 6 to 7kg, classed as a small breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 14 years.

What should I look for in food for a Lhasa Apso?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are skin and coat and filler content. Target protein sits between 22% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

Get this for your own Lhasa Apso

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.