giant breed

Best dog food for a Rottweiler

Every food below is scored against a Rottweiler 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.

36–60kgTypical weight
8–10Years
1608kcal/day at 48kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling15
Joint support25
Skin and coat5
Filler content15
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Rottweiler sits between 26% and 32%, 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
36kg111112961667
48kg137916082068
60kg163019012445

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 Rottweiler

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 Countryside MixA · 100
8. Millies Wolfheart Riverside MixA · 100
9. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
10. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
Lowest scoring for this breed
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Purina HepaticD · 15
Purina WinalotD · 16
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 19
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 20
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 20

Common questions

How much should I feed a Rottweiler?

A neutered adult Rottweiler at the middle of the breed weight range, around 48kg, needs roughly 1608 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 Rottweiler?

Against the Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler weigh?

Typically 36 to 60kg, classed as a giant breed, with a usual lifespan of 8 to 10 years.

What should I look for in food for a Rottweiler?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are joint support and protein fit. Target protein sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 16%.

Get this for your own Rottweiler

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.