medium breed

Best dog food for a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Every food below is scored against a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.

14–20kgTypical weight
12–15Years
738kcal/day at 17kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit15
Fat ceiling15
Joint support5
Skin and coat15
Filler content25
Ingredient transparency25

Target protein for a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier sits between 24% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

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
14kg547638821
17kg633738949
20kg7158341072

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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

1. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
2. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
3. Lily's Kitchen Senior Chicken & TurkeyA · 100
4. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
5. Arden Grange Adult Lamb & RiceA · 97
6. Arden Grange Adult Salmon & RiceA · 97
7. Arden Grange Light Chicken & RiceA · 97
8. Arden Grange Sensitive FishA · 97
9. Barking Heads Bowl Lickin ChickenA · 97
10. Barking Heads Puppy DaysA · 97
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 16
Wagg Complete ChickenD · 23
Wagg Complete BeefD · 23
CSJ ChampD · 23
Bakers Senior ChickenD · 23

Common questions

How much should I feed a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

A neutered adult Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier at the middle of the breed weight range, around 17kg, needs roughly 738 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

Against the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier profile, Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon Complete scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier weigh?

Typically 14 to 20kg, classed as a medium breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are filler content and ingredient transparency. Target protein sits between 24% and 28%, with fat ideally under 14%.

Get this for your own Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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.