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Wellness CORE Small Breed review

C+72 / 100 · general adult profile

Wellness CORE Small Breed scores 72 out of 100, a grade C+, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with turkey 28%, and protein sits at 36% 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, Wellness CORE Small Breed ranges from 41 to 79 out of 100.

Cane CorsoB · 79
RottweilerB · 79
AkitaB · 76
German Shepherd DogB · 76
Japanese Akita InuB · 76
Chihuahua (Long Coat)C+ · 74
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)C+ · 74
DobermannC+ · 74
Where it scores lowest
Schnoodle (Miniature)D · 41
Frug (French Bulldog x Pug)D · 41
Puggle (Pug x Beagle)D · 42
PugD · 42
BulldogD · 42

Analytical constituents

Energy378 kcal per 100g
Protein36%
Fat16%
Fibre3%
Ash8%
Moisture8%
Typical price£4.38 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£1.16

Ingredients

Turkey 28%, various ingredients.

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Wellness CORE Small Breed a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 72 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 Wellness CORE Small Breed?

The label declares 36% crude protein and 16% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Wellness CORE Small Breed?

Turkey 28%. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Wellness CORE Small Breed suit best?

It scores highest for Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Akita. Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

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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.