medium breed

Best dog food for a Whippet

Every food below is scored against a Whippet 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.

9–13kgTypical weight
12–15Years
533kcal/day at 11kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit25
Fat ceiling10
Joint support5
Skin and coat10
Filler content25
Ingredient transparency25

Target protein for a Whippet sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 18%.

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
9kg393458589
11kg457533685
13kg518604776

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 Whippet

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 100
2. Canagan Game Duck Venison RabbitA · 100
3. Canagan Highland Feast SalmonA · 100
4. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 100
5. Canagan Scottish SalmonA · 100
6. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 100
7. Carnilove Salmon & TurkeyA · 100
8. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 100
9. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 100
10. Millies Wolfheart Countryside MixA · 100
Lowest scoring for this breed
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 15
Wagg Complete ChickenD · 18
Wagg Complete BeefD · 18
Pedigree Adult LambD · 18
Pedigree Adult Complete Chicken & VegD · 18

Common questions

How much should I feed a Whippet?

A neutered adult Whippet at the middle of the breed weight range, around 11kg, needs roughly 533 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 Whippet?

Against the Whippet 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 Whippet weigh?

Typically 9 to 13kg, classed as a medium breed, with a usual lifespan of 12 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Whippet?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and filler content. Target protein sits between 26% and 32%, with fat ideally under 18%.

Get this for your own Whippet

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.