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Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice review

C59 / 100 · general adult profile

Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice scores 59 out of 100, a grade C, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is brown rice, and protein sits at 23% and fat at 9%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice ranges from 36 to 69 out of 100.

Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)C+ · 69
Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired)C+ · 69
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)C+ · 69
BeagleC+ · 67
Cavalier King Charles SpanielC+ · 67
DalmatianC+ · 66
BorzoiC+ · 65
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired)C+ · 65
Where it scores lowest
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)D · 36
Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)D · 36
Bull Terrier (Miniature)D · 36
Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi)D · 37
Staffordshire Bull TerrierD · 40

Analytical constituents

Energy360 kcal per 100g
Protein23%
Fat9%
Fibre3%
Ash6%
Moisture8%
Typical price£3.17 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£0.88

Ingredients

Brown rice, chicken meal, oats, peas, fat (first five listed).

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 59 out of 100, a grade C. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice?

The label declares 23% crude protein and 9% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice?

Brown rice. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Burns Puppy Chicken & Rice suit best?

It scores highest for Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.