Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult vs Royal Canin X-Small Puppy
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The scores
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Pillar by pillar
Weighted pillar contributions from each product's stored score — nutritional adequacy, ingredient quality, additives & processing, transparency.
| Metric | German Shepherd Adult | X-Small Puppy |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional adequacy | 35 | 35 |
| Ingredient quality | 18 | 18 |
| Additives & processing | 20 | 20 |
| Transparency | 6 | 6 |
Guaranteed analysis
As printed on each label; dry-matter protein removes the moisture so wet and dry read on the same basis.
| Metric | German Shepherd Adult | X-Small Puppy |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 29% |
| Fat | 17% | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| Moisture | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| Protein (dry-matter) | 24.6% | 32.4% |
First five ingredients
German Shepherd Adult
- Chicken by-product meal
- brown rice
- oat groats
- chicken fat
- corn
X-Small Puppy
- Chicken by-product meal
- brewers rice
- corn
- chicken fat
- wheat gluten
Flags on the label
German Shepherd Adult
No warning flags on this label.
X-Small Puppy
No warning flags on this label.
Cite this page
Bowlmark. "Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult vs Royal Canin X-Small Puppy." https://www.bowlmark.com/compare/royal-canin-german-shepherd-adult-vs-royal-canin-x-small-puppy
- Engine
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- Verified
- Last verified September 5, 2026
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