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Best dog food for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Every food below is scored against a Staffordshire Bull 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.

11–17kgTypical weight
12–14Years
638kcal/day at 14kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling15
Joint support15
Skin and coat20
Filler content15
Ingredient transparency15

Target protein for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier sits between 25% and 32%, with fat ideally under 15%.

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
11kg457533685
14kg547638821
17kg633738949

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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier

1. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
2. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
3. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
4. Millies Wolfheart Riverside MixA · 100
5. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 100
6. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 100
7. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 95
8. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 95
9. Millies Wolfheart Countryside MixA · 95
10. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 95
Lowest scoring for this breed
Hills Prescription Diet k/d KidneyD · 16
Pedigree Adult Complete Beef & VegD · 17
Purina WinalotD · 18
Eukanuba Veterinary RenalD · 18
Cesar Deliciously Fresh ChickenD · 19

Common questions

How much should I feed a Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

A neutered adult Staffordshire Bull Terrier at the middle of the breed weight range, around 14kg, needs roughly 638 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

Against the Staffordshire Bull Terrier profile, Carnilove Fresh Carp & Trout scores highest at 100 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Staffordshire Bull Terrier weigh?

Typically 11 to 17kg, classed as a medium breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 14 years.

What should I look for in food for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and skin and coat. Target protein sits between 25% and 32%, with fat ideally under 15%.

Get this for your own Staffordshire Bull 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.