Our verdict
Is Royal Canin French Bulldog Adult a good dog food?
We score it 42/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with rice, wheat and unspecified animal fats and oils as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists crustaceans
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists dehydrated pork protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 18%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 1.30% |
| Ash | 6% |
Energy: 403.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight of dog 8kg to 14kg, see detailed daily feeding recommendations table on product page based on activity levels (low, medium, high).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 30500 IU; Vitamin D3: 800 IU; E1 (Iron): 47 mg; E2 (Iodine): 4.7 mg; E4 (Copper): 15 mg; E5 (Manganese): 61 mg; E6 (Zinc): 142 mg; E8 (Selenium): 0.1 mg; L-carnitine: 100 mg
Technological additives
Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g; Preservatives; Antioxidants
Ingredients (15)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 27.2%
- carb 24.6%
- oil 20.0%
- supplement 16.5%
- fibre 6.7%
- veg 4.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 8.7 |
| 2 | wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 8.4 |
| 3 | animal fats | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil · poor | - | 8.1 |
| 4 | dehydrated pork protein | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 7.8 |
| 5 | vegetable protein isolate | Vegetable protein extracts | carb · poor | - | 7.5 |
| 6 | dehydrated poultry protein | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat · good | - | 7.2 |
| 7 | hydrolysed animal proteins | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 6.1 |
| 11 | soya oil | Soybean oil | oil · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 12 | fructo-oligo-saccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 5.5 |
| 13 | hydrolysed crustaceans (source of glucosamine) | Crustaceans | meat · good | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | marigold extract (source of lutein) | Calendula | veg · good | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin) | Hydrolysed Cartilage | supplement · good | - | 4.6 |
- 1. rice8.7% estimated
- 2. wheat8.4% estimated
- 3. animal fats8.1% estimated
- 4. dehydrated pork protein7.8% estimated
- 5. vegetable protein isolate7.5% estimated
- 6. dehydrated poultry protein7.2% estimated
- 7. hydrolysed animal proteins7.0% estimated
- 8. beet pulp6.7% estimated
- 9. minerals6.4% estimated
- 10. fish oil6.1% estimated
- 11. soya oil5.8% estimated
- 12. fructo-oligo-saccharides5.5% estimated
- 13. hydrolysed crustaceans (source of glucosamine)5.2% estimated
- 14. marigold extract (source of lutein)4.9% estimated
- 15. hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin)4.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-09
Brand and contact: Royal Canin
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-09
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.royalcanin.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 42 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +2.7 points to the total. However, the presence of ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Furthermore, the processing format decreased the score by -6.7, and the carbohydrate content lowered the final result by -2.8.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.68 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 24.5% | -0.115 | -2.82 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.092 | -2.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Recipe graded poor | 24.1% | -0.065 | -1.56 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.4% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -0.70 | 0.222 | -0.15 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 24.5% | -0.115 | -2.82 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.092 | -2.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.8% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 24.1% | -0.065 | -1.56 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.4% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -0.70 | 0.222 | -0.15 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 41.6
- Final score
- 42/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.7 (band 20.06353591160221 to 40%) | 96.1 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 6.1305248618784525 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 82.5 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 403.5 | 445.9 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A: 30500 IU
- Vitamin D3: 800 IU
- E1 (Iron): 47 mg
- E2 (Iodine): 4.7 mg
- E4 (Copper): 15 mg
- E5 (Manganese): 61 mg
- E6 (Zinc): 142 mg
- E8 (Selenium): 0.1 mg
- L-carnitine: 100 mg
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete feed for dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
5 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specially for adult and mature French Bulldogs - Over 12 months old (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains L-Carnitine and an optimal protein content to maintain powerful muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains nutrients - including a specific complex and EPA and DHA - to help maintain the health of your French Bulldog's skin and distinctive coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps to reduce excessive flatulence and lessens the smell of your dog's stools (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which have an anti-inflammatory action on skin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete feed for dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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