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Best dog food for a Rhodesian Ridgeback

Every food below is scored against a Rhodesian Ridgeback 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.

32–39kgTypical weight
10–12Years
1283kcal/day at 35.5kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling15
Joint support15
Skin and coat10
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Rhodesian Ridgeback sits between 25% and 30%, with fat ideally under 16%.

Daily calories by weight

Resting requirement scaled for activity, for a neutered adult. Divide by the kcal per 100g on the pack to get grams.

WeightLowModerateActive
32kg101711871526
35.5kg109912831649
39kg118013761770

A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.

Top ten foods for a Rhodesian Ridgeback

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 100
2. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
3. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
4. Carnilove Salmon & TurkeyA · 100
5. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
6. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
7. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
8. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
9. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 100
10. Eukanuba Adult Medium ChickenA · 94
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 14
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 19
Purina WinalotD · 20
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 20
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 20

Common questions

How much should I feed a Rhodesian Ridgeback?

A neutered adult Rhodesian Ridgeback at the middle of the breed weight range, around 35.5kg, needs roughly 1283 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.

What is the best dog food for a Rhodesian Ridgeback?

Against the Rhodesian Ridgeback profile, Arden Grange Adult Chicken scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Rhodesian Ridgeback weigh?

Typically 32 to 39kg, classed as a large breed, with a usual lifespan of 10 to 12 years.

What should I look for in food for a Rhodesian Ridgeback?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and filler content. Target protein sits between 25% and 30%, with fat ideally under 16%.

Get this for your own Rhodesian Ridgeback

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.

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Calorie 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.