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Best dog food for a Lurcher

Every food below is scored against a Lurcher 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.

13–32kgTypical weight
12–15Years
911kcal/day at 22.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling10
Joint support15
Skin and coat10
Filler content25
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Lurcher sits between 26% and 30%, with fat ideally under 18%.

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
13kg518604776
22.5kg7819111172
32kg101711871526

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 Lurcher

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 100
2. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
3. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
4. Carnilove Salmon & TurkeyA · 100
5. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
6. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
7. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
8. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
9. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 100
10. Acana Senior DogA · 90
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 12
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 14
Wagg Complete ChickenD · 16
Wagg Complete BeefD · 16
Pedigree Adult LambD · 16

Common questions

How much should I feed a Lurcher?

A neutered adult Lurcher at the middle of the breed weight range, around 22.5kg, needs roughly 911 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 Lurcher?

Against the Lurcher 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 Lurcher weigh?

Typically 13 to 32kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Lurcher?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are filler content and protein fit. Target protein sits between 26% and 30%, with fat ideally under 18%.

Get this for your own Lurcher

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.