Royal Canin · Kibble · puppy

Royal Canin Maxi Puppy review

C63 / 100 · general adult profile

Royal Canin Maxi Puppy scores 63 out of 100, a grade C, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is dehydrated poultry proteins, and protein sits at 30% and fat at 14%, and the ingredient list carries flags for uses animal derivatives.

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, Royal Canin Maxi Puppy ranges from 24 to 77 out of 100.

Canadian Eskimo DogB · 77
Dogo ArgentinoB · 77
Greenland DogB · 77
HovawartB · 77
Australian ShepherdC+ · 74
Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael)C+ · 74
Belgian Shepherd (Laekenois)C+ · 74
Belgian Shepherd (Malinois)C+ · 74
Where it scores lowest
PugD · 24
BulldogD · 24
Frug (French Bulldog x Pug)D · 27
French BulldogD · 30
Chinese Shar PeiD · 30

Analytical constituents

Energy385 kcal per 100g
Protein30%
Fat14%
Fibre3.5%
Ash7%
Moisture9%
Typical price£2.80 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£0.73

Ingredients

Dehydrated poultry proteins, maize, wheat, animal fats, 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 Royal Canin Maxi Puppy a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 63 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 Royal Canin Maxi Puppy?

The label declares 30% crude protein and 14% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Royal Canin Maxi Puppy?

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

Which breeds does Royal Canin Maxi Puppy suit best?

It scores highest for Canadian Eskimo Dog, Dogo Argentino, Greenland Dog. 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.