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Hills SP Small Puppy review

B+82 / 100 · general adult profile

Hills SP Small Puppy scores 82 out of 100, a grade B+, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken, and protein sits at 29% and fat at 16%.

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, Hills SP Small Puppy ranges from 37 to 93 out of 100.

AffenpinscherA · 93
Australian Silky TerrierA · 93
BologneseA · 93
Brussels GriffonA · 93
Chinese CrestedA · 93
Coton de TulearA · 93
English Toy TerrierA · 93
Griffon BruxelloisA · 93
Where it scores lowest
Irish WolfhoundD · 37
OtterhoundD · 41
Neapolitan MastiffD · 41
MastiffD · 41
BullmastiffD · 41

Analytical constituents

Energy360 kcal per 100g
Protein29%
Fat16%
Fibre3%
Ash6%
Moisture8%
Typical price£3.50 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£0.97

Ingredients

Chicken, wheat, maize, animal fat, rice (first five listed).

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Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Hills SP Small Puppy a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 82 out of 100, a grade B+. 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 Hills SP Small Puppy?

The label declares 29% crude protein and 16% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Hills SP Small Puppy?

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

Which breeds does Hills SP Small Puppy suit best?

It scores highest for Affenpinscher, Australian Silky Terrier, Bolognese. 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.