small breed
Every food below is scored against a Pug 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.
Target protein for a Pug sits between 22% and 26%, with fat ideally under 10%.
Resting requirement scaled for activity, for a neutered adult. Divide by the kcal per 100g on the pack to get grams.
| Weight | Low | Moderate | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3kg | 301 | 351 | 451 |
| 7.2kg | 332 | 388 | 498 |
| 8.1kg | 363 | 423 | 544 |
A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.
| 1. James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb | A · 100 |
| 2. Beco MSC Cod & Haddock | A · 97 |
| 3. Burgess Sensitive Fish & Rice | A · 97 |
| 4. Collards Hypoallergenic Salmon | A · 97 |
| 5. Fish4Dogs Senior Salmon | A · 97 |
| 6. Guru Cold Pressed Duck | A · 97 |
| 7. Guru Cold Pressed Venison | A · 97 |
| 8. James Wellbeloved Adult Fish & Rice | A · 97 |
| 9. Pooch & Mutt Calm & Relaxed | A · 97 |
| 10. Scrumbles Senior Salmon | A · 97 |
| Bakers As Good As Looks Wet | D · 12 |
| Hills Prescription Diet k/d Kidney | D · 16 |
| Eukanuba Veterinary Renal | D · 16 |
| Pedigree Puppy Complete Chicken | D · 17 |
| Cesar Deliciously Fresh Chicken | D · 17 |
A neutered adult Pug at the middle of the breed weight range, around 7.2kg, needs roughly 388 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.
Against the Pug profile, James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.
Typically 6.3 to 8.1kg, classed as a small breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are fat ceiling and skin and coat. Target protein sits between 22% and 26%, with fat ideally under 10%.
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.
Open PawsePalCalorie 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.