Royal Canin Dry Dog Food: Daily Grams and Bag Longevity
According to Royal Canin's feeding table, daily grams for a 3 kg dog range between 55–65 g. Daily grams, protein, and bag longevity for 16 products.
For a 3 kg Pomeranian, Royal Canin's feeding table suggests 64 g per day; for a 30 kg Golden Retriever, 390 g. Same brand, same label; but a 1.5 kg bag lasts about 23 days for a small dog, while a 12 kg bag lasts about 31 days for a large dog. This article combines the manufacturer-published analysis and feeding table for the 23 Royal Canin adult and senior dry dog foods in our catalog, deriving daily grams, daily protein and fat amounts, and bag longevity.
What data is this article based on?
Royal Canin Turkey product pages publish the crude protein, fat, ash, and fiber ratios for each food, along with a feeding recommendation table (daily grams according to the dog's weight and activity level). The pages do not include metabolizable energy (kcal/kg) and moisture; therefore, unlike our N&D dry dog food article, we did not make calorie estimations here. Instead, we based our findings on the manufacturer's own recommendation: daily grams are from the "moderate activity" column of the table; bag longevity is calculated by dividing the bag weight by the daily grams. Daily protein and fat amounts are the product of daily grams multiplied by the crude protein and fat ratios. In the table, the dog's weight is the middle row in each product's feeding table (around 3 kg for small breeds, around 25–30 kg for large breeds). Puppy products are omitted from this article as they are tabulated by age.
Table: daily grams and bag longevity according to the manufacturer's table
| Product | Reference dog | Daily grams (moderate activity) | Daily protein / fat | Bag duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Chihuahua Adult Dog Food | 2 kg | 41 g | 11.5 g / 6.6 g | 1.5 kg: 37 days |
| Cavalier King Charles Dog Food | 7 kg | 126 g | 34.0 g / 17.6 g | 1.5 kg: 12 days · 3 kg: 24 days |
| Cocker Adult Dog Food | 12 kg | 183 g | 45.8 g / 25.6 g | 3 kg: 16 days |
| French Bulldog Breed Specific Dog Food | 10 kg | 153 g | 39.8 g / 27.5 g | 3 kg: 20 days |
| Golden Retriever Adult Dog Food | 32 kg | 409 g | 102.3 g / 53.2 g | 12 kg: 29 days |
| Maltese Adult Dog Food | 3 kg | 62 g | 14.9 g / 11.2 g | 1.5 kg: 24 days |
| Maxi Dermacomfort Adult Dog Food | 32 kg | 373 g | 93.3 g / 63.4 g | 12 kg: 32 days |
| Medium Dermacomfort Adult Dog Food | 15 kg | 211 g | 50.6 g / 35.9 g | 12 kg: 57 days |
| Mini Derma Adult Dog Food | 3 kg | 63 g | 16.1 g / 10.7 g | 3 kg: 48 days |
| Mini Exigent Adult Dog Food | 3 kg | 59 g | 17.7 g / 13.0 g | 3 kg: 51 days |
| Mini Light Weightcare Adult Dog Food | 3 kg | 65 g | 19.5 g / 7.2 g | 3 kg: 46 days |
| Pomeranian Adult Dog Food | 2 kg | 47 g | 12.2 g / 7.5 g | 1.5 kg: 32 days · 3 kg: 64 days |
| Poodle Adult Dog Food | 6 kg | 104 g | 31.2 g / 19.8 g | 3 kg: 29 days · 7.5 kg: 72 days |
| Pug Breed Specific Dog Food | 8 kg | 116 g | 29.0 g / 18.6 g | 1.5 kg: 13 days |
| Shih Tzu Adult Dog Food | 5 kg | 92 g | 22.1 g / 18.4 g | 1.5 kg: 16 days |
| Yorkshire Terrier Adult Dog Food | 3 kg | 64 g | 17.9 g / 11.5 g | 1.5 kg: 23 days |
The bag longevity range varies between approximately 12 days and 72 days for the listed products and bag sizes. Daily grams change at activity levels other than moderate activity; the table on the product packaging and veterinary advice should be taken as the basis for the exact amount.
How much of which food is required at the same weight?
The manufacturer's tables recommend different grams for different products for the same dog weight. For a 3 kg dog (moderate activity), the daily grams of the products in the article are as follows:
| Product | Crude protein / fat | Daily grams for 3 kg dog |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Chihuahua Adult Dog Food | 28% / 16% | 55 g |
| Mini Exigent Adult Dog Food | 30% / 22% | 59 g |
| Maltese Adult Dog Food | 24% / 18% | 62 g |
| Mini Derma Adult Dog Food | 25.5% / 17% | 63 g |
| Pomeranian Adult Dog Food | 26% / 16% | 64 g |
| Yorkshire Terrier Adult Dog Food | 28% / 18% | 64 g |
| Mini Light Weightcare Adult Dog Food | 30% / 11% | 65 g |
The lowest recommendation is 55 g for Adult Chihuahua Adult Dog Food, and the highest is 65 g for Mini Light Weightcare Adult Dog Food; the difference between them is about 18%. Guide grams reflect the energy density of the product and the needs of the target dog combined; therefore, when changing products, one should not leave the portion the same as the old one.
Analysis table: 23 adult and senior dry foods
The following values are the crude (as is) ratios published on the product's own page; dry matter conversion was not done since moisture was not listed. Since some pages do not include ash or fiber values, those cells were left blank.
Four findings from the tables
1. Protein is highest in the Labrador Retriever Breed Dog Food product (30%), while fat ranges between 11% and 22% between Mini Light Weightcare Adult Dog Food and Mini Exigent Adult Dog Food. Products with low fat are formulas prepared for weight control and sterilized dogs; those with high fat are for picky eaters and small breeds.
2. The same protein ratio does not determine the daily protein amount. The daily protein amount is the product of the protein ratio multiplied by daily grams. For example, for Pomeranian Adult Dog Food, 64 g × 26% = approximately 16.6 g of protein in a 3 kg dog; in large breed products, daily protein amounts to hundreds of grams.
3. A small bag lasts for weeks even for a small dog, but lasts for days for a large dog. Since the daily requirement for Golden Retriever Adult Dog Food is 390 g for a 30 kg dog, a 12 kg bag lasts about 31 days; bag size selection (12–15 kg) is directly a matter of budget and storage planning for large dog owners. It is recommended to store the opened bag in a cool, dry place and in a sealed package.
4. Gradual transition is a must when changing products. Since gram recommendations of different products vary, make the transition to the new food over a few days by mixing it with the old food and recalculate the portion according to the new product's feeding table.
If you feed dry food along with wet food
When wet food is added, the dry food portion needs to be reduced. For energy and dry matter calculations of Royal Canin wet foods, you can check our Royal Canin dog wet food article and our cat and dog article for general wet food analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams of Royal Canin dog food should be given daily?
It varies depending on the dog's weight and activity; each product has its own feeding table. For example, according to the table in this article, daily grams for a 3 kg dog range between 55 and 65. Base the exact amount on the table on the packaging.
Should I buy a small bag or a large bag?
Bag longevity depends on the dog's daily grams. For small dogs, a 1.5–3 kg bag lasts for weeks, while for large dogs, a 12–15 kg bag lasts for about a month. It is recommended not to leave opened packages waiting for a long time.
Are these tables also valid for puppies?
No. Puppy feeding tables are prepared according to age and expected adult weight and are outside the scope of this article; look at the table on the packaging for puppies.
Why are calorie values missing?
Royal Canin Turkey product pages do not publish the kcal/kg value for dry food. To avoid presenting an estimated value as real, we did not perform calorie calculations in this article; for an example of a brand with an energy declaration, you can check our N&D dry dog food article.
Data source and limitations
Values were compiled from analytical components and feeding recommendation tables on Royal Canin Turkey product pages; catalog products were matched according to page names. In 7 products (e.g., Maxi Adult, Mini Adult, Labrador, German Shepherd), the feeding table could not be read in this format, so they only appear in the analysis table. If the manufacturer changes the recipe or table, the values may change. The article is for general informational purposes; veterinary consultation is required for nutritional planning in dogs with illnesses, pregnant, nursing, or senior dogs.
You can check the Royal Canin brand, Adult Dog Food, and Dog Food pages for all products.