11 best food for dachshunds

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Dachshunds are by nature hunting dogs that need movement, but in urban conditions it is often in short supply, which leads to metabolic disorders, so dogs tend to gain weight. Another feature of their body is the risk of joint problems due to the special constitution of the animal's body. Manufacturers of ready-made feeds take into account the requirements of dachshunds for proteins, fats and carbohydrates with an average activity of individuals and offer a balanced ready-made diet. Experts have identified 11 best dachshund foods based on product analysis and breeder feedback.

Rating of the best feed for dachshunds

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per kg
Rating of the best feed for dachshunds	1	Eukanuba Breed Specific Dachshund	527 r
	2	1st Choice Breeders with Chicken (Small Breeds)	724 RUB
	3	Canagan GF Country Game small breeds	RUB 1,250
	4	ProNature HolisticNordico (for small breeds)	RUB 910
	5	Farmina N&D ягненок с тыквой, с черникой, для мелких пород	RUB 520
	6	Acana Heritage (for small breeds)	461 r
	7	Genesis Wide Country Senior with chicken, pheasant, goose and duck	RUB 920
	8	Grandorf Lamb with rice Mini	551 r
	9	Farmina Cibau Adult Mini	592 r
	10	Ontario “Mini Weight Control” for small dog breeds, with turkey and potatoes	RUB 400
	11	Royal Canin Dachshund	368 r

Eukanuba Breed Specific Dachshund

Rating: 4.9

The best-selling dachshund food is Eukanuba Breed Specific, specially formulated for this breed. It is well balanced in composition – based on poultry proteins, animal fats, cereals (dachshunds are not allergic to gluten), fiber and oils, hydrolysates. The product comes in the form of dry croquettes, the ideal size for the mouth of dachshunds and hardness for comfortable chewing and dental care, Eukanuba Breed Specific prevents the formation of tartar. Breeders note an improvement in the condition of their pets, a healthy shine of the coat against the background of eating food, an excellent appetite and normal digestion.

Glucosamine, which is part of the composition, has a beneficial effect on the joints, cartilage and bones of dogs, so the product, in addition to dachshunds, is suitable for dogs and other 'elongated' breeds – Welsh Corgi, Dandy Diamond Terrier and others. The absence of chemical flavors and food additives is encouraging. However, the abundance of cereals requires breeders and owners to observe the animals during the first feeding time, as well as to increase the activity to burn calories. Despite the imperfect composition, many people prefer Eukanuba Breed Specific, without subsequently observing unpleasant side effects. Accordingly, the food is recommended for purchase.

The average price per kilogram is about 1,460 rubles.

Advantages

• Optimally balanced composition;
• Improving the quality of dachshund wool and bones;
• Dental care;
• Suitable for other breeds of 'long' dogs.

disadvantages

• There are many cereals in the composition.

1st Choice Breeders with Chicken (Small Breeds)

Rating: 4.8

The second place was awarded to 1st Choice Breeders non-specialized chicken-based food for small breed dogs. It is poultry protein that is considered the best source of vitality for such dogs – it is easily absorbed, protein prevails over fat in mass fraction, and the taste of dachshunds is more predisposed to poultry. The feed also contains natural fiber, plant components – rice, oatmeal and barley, tomato and beet pulp, flax seeds. Chicken fat is responsible for the fatty component. In addition to pure meat, the composition contains liver, which helps to enhance the taste of croquettes for dogs.

The manufacturer has included in the list of ingredients extracts from plants as vitamin supplements and L-carnitine, which helps to speed up metabolism. This substance inhibits the increase in dog's weight due to the growth of the fat layer, but subject to the drinking regimen and sufficient activity.

1st Choice Breeders Small Breed Dog Food, including Tact, contributes not only to a healthy animal appearance, but also to better digestion with vegetable fiber and prebiotics. Pets receive the full range of essential substances that are difficult to match with natural food.

The average price of feed per kilogram is about 550 rubles.

Advantages

• Qualitative composition;
• Improving the digestion of dogs;
• Acceleration of metabolism;
• Natural flavor enhancers.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Canagan GF Country Game small breeds

Rating: 4.7

Canagan GF Country Game small breeds are intended for dogs of all breeds, in particular for dachshunds and is popular with breeders. Its value in large amounts of game meat: duck, venison, dietary rabbit are excellent sources of easily digestible, pure protein fortified with nutrients. The advantage of the product is the absence of cereals in the composition; instead, vegetables are used as a source of plant fibers – sweet potatoes, peas and potatoes, alfalfa, carrots and apples, spinach and herbs.

The composition is ideally balanced, there are no 'fast' carbohydrates, which means that the product is absorbed for a long time, hunger does not occur. The abundance of protein in the diet also has a positive effect on the health of dachshunds – they do not gain weight, and the muscular and skeletal systems remain normal; against the background of the feed, breeders do not notice any adverse side effects. We also note the conveniently shaped croquettes, which are easy to grip and chew with a small mouth.

In terms of a kilogram, Canagan GF Country Game small breeds cost from 900 rubles.

Advantages

• A lot of protein and meat in the composition;
• There are no cereals;
• No artificial or synthetic components;
• Dogs are happy to eat food.

disadvantages

• High price.

ProNature HolisticNordico (for small breeds)

Rating: 4.6

In the line of Canadian foods ProNature Holistic series there is a product Nordico, created especially for small breed dogs, which include dachshunds. The manufacturer included only natural ingredients in the recipe without allergenic additives, including cereals. It is important for the dog's body to get a sufficient dose of protein, therefore, there is a lot of fresh and dehydrated poultry, turkey, poultry and fish oils in the composition. ProNature HolisticNordico includes vegetables of valuable properties – sweet potatoes, carrots, cabbage, even apples and maitake mushrooms, papaya and cranberries. The manufacturer maintained the balance of trace elements thanks to herbs and other plant components without the use of synthetics, which is important for animals, especially those prone to allergies. The food is suitable for the so-called northern diet, ideal for dogs at any time of the year. Saturation quickly comes with him, even if the regimen and dosage of portions are observed, the pets do not ask for food in time intervals – this is noted by the breeders. The product is intended for dogs of all ages from 1 year old, it has small croquettes that are convenient for grazing small dachshunds.

The average price for 1 kg of product is about 720 rubles.

Advantages

• Nutritious dietary food;
• Natural composition;
• Lots of vegetables and fruits without cereals;
• Suitable for all ages of dogs.

disadvantages

• High price per kilogram.

Farmina N&D ягненок с тыквой, с черникой, для мелких пород

Rating: 4.5

Следующий в нашем обзоре корм Farmina N&D с необычным сочетанием основных ингредиентов – ягненка и черники. The product is completely balanced without the use of artificial additives, which increases its nutritional value. There is no grain in the composition, the manufacturer used only fresh and dehydrated lamb meat, chicken fat, pea starch, pumpkin, blueberries, orange and other plant components. The food is suitable for all small breeds of dogs, in particular breeders choose it for feeding dachshunds. Farmina N&D идеально подходит беременным и кормящим самкам, восполняя потребность в необходимых белках, жирах, углеводах и минералах.

The feed quickly gives a feeling of fullness – the feeding regime is stabilized in the animals. However, it is not suitable for everyone – cases of allergies to individual components have been noted. It is also important to consider the high protein content – the dog must move a lot so that the body has time to process proteins.

The average price for 1 kg is about 700 rubles.

Advantages

• Grain-free feed;
• Lack of chemistry in the composition;
• Contributes to the maintenance of the beautiful coat and well-being of the dog;
• Dogs eat willingly.

disadvantages

• High price.

Acana Heritage (for small breeds)

Rating: 4.5

Acana Heritage Canadian food is suitable for all small dog breeds weighing up to 9 kg. Dachshund breeders are often preferred because of the brand – the manufacturer has established itself as a responsible manufacturer of high quality ready-to-use pet food. So, a lot of energy is needed for dachshunds, and its best source is protein, which is 60% in the feed: turkey, free-range chicken, ocean fish, rich in fats and omega acids. The manufacturer used the WholePrey ™ technology, which implies the introduction of pure meat and cartilage, tendons in a natural ratio. These components just enrich the feed with a full range of nutrients in an ideal form for assimilation. The ADULT SMALL BREED formula eliminates the introduction of fast carbohydrate sources of grains into the product that provoke weight gain.

The composition is based on chicken and turkey meat, lentils and peas, beans. These ingredients provide a daily dose of protein for the dachshund, which is easily digestible and valuable, and does not burden the digestion. It also contains a lot of fruits and vegetables, algae, fiber for good digestion.

The average price for 1 kg is about 540 rubles.

Advantages

• Complex balanced composition;
• Formula for preventing animal obesity;
• A lot of plant and animal protein.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Genesis Wide Country Senior with chicken, pheasant, goose and duck

Rating: 4.4

Fresh chicken is contained in the Genesis Wide Country Senior feed in the predominant amount – 54.5%, as well as goose, duck, pheasant. The rest is herbal ingredients: potato flour, cellulose, peas, carrots, lentils, fodder bananas and a complex of herbs, berries, they are necessary to replenish the daily dose of micro- and macroelements for the body of a dachshund.

Genesis Wide Country Senior is intended for older small breed dogs. For dachshunds, it is chosen quite often – the croquettes of the optimal size are conveniently chewed, help clean the teeth and are well accepted by older dogs. The super-premium class has justified itself – the experts did not find negative reviews about the product, and this is a good indicator of quality.

The average price for 1 kg is from 630 rubles.

Advantages

• Super-premium class of feed;
• Positive reviews;
• Ideal for older dogs.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Grandorf Lamb with rice Mini

Rating: 4.3

The food Grandorf, based on lamb and rice, has a balanced composition of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, there are no cereals and allergenic components among the components, so the product is suitable for small dogs, even with digestive problems. Dachshund owners often note that their pets take mouth-watering croquettes well, they are fine with their health and stool. A decrease in the formation of calculus was also noted. Food dependence does not develop, it is easy to switch to it from another food.

The main ingredients of the feed are fresh and dehydrated lamb, low-calorie turkey rich in valuable protein. the total share of meat components is 60%. From the vegetable components, the manufacturer used whole rice in a shell rich in fiber, apples and carob flour, berries and herbs, krill. No synthetic ingredients have been used – the developers have carefully verified the chemical and mineralogical composition using only natural ingredients.

The average price for 1 kg is from 615 rubles.

Advantages

• 60% natural and dehydrated meat;
• Low risk of allergies and food intolerances;
• Maintaining excellent well-being of dogs;
• Prevention of calculus formation.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Farmina Cibau Adult Mini

Rating: 4.2

This is a complete dry food Farmina Cibau Adult Medium, suitable for dogs of all small adult dog breeds, which include dachshunds. The class of the product is super-premium, it is well balanced with a relatively small set of components – chicken and fish meat, poultry and fish oils, rice, corn, sugar beet and vegetable oil, as well as yeast, were used from plant ingredients. This composition contributes to the best assimilation, because the digestive system is not loaded. The feed assimilation rate of 85% speaks for its nutritional value, and breeders note the optimal ratio of faeces to consumption.

Dogs eat food willingly, with very few cases of rejection.

The average price for 1 kg is about 600 rubles.

Advantages

• Minimum composition;
• High acceptance rate;
• Assimilation 85%;
• Lack of allergens.

disadvantages

• Significant not defined.

Ontario “Mini Weight Control” for small dog breeds, with turkey and potatoes

Rating: 4.2

Ontario “Mini Weight Control” is a super premium grain-free formula. It is suitable for dogs of small breeds, prone to gaining excess weight or already overweight to normalize it. The feed contains a lot of protein – turkey meat and chicken fat. Allergens of plant origin are also excluded – the manufacturer used only potato flakes, apples and carrots, herbs rich in the necessary nutrients. The optimal composition maintains the tone of the body and the health of all systems, including sensitive gastrointestinal tracts, in many respects this is facilitated by yeast and enzymes. Reducing and maintaining a normal body weight is achieved by a reduced amount of fat in the product and an increased proportion of fiber. The shape and firmness of the croquettes are ideal for dachshunds, and they also help fight tartar. The feed has a high nutritional value and digestibility.

The average price of 1 kg of Ontario “Mini Weight Control” is about 360 rubles, which is not typical for a super-premium class.

Advantages

• Affordable feed price;
• High level of assimilation;
• Lack of cereals and allergens in the composition;
• Few components in the composition.

disadvantages

• Not defined.

Royal Canin Dachshund

Rating: 4.1

The popular Royal Canin pet food product line includes a dedicated product for dachshunds. It is based on rice, animal proteins and plant protein isolates – there is no pure meat, which is typical for the brand. But in the composition there is a lot of fiber, and the balance of proteins and fats is optimal for replenishing the needs of the dog's body. A special ingredient – L-carnitine, prevents fat deposition and speeds up metabolism to maintain the dachshund's weight and prevent joint problems. The protein in the composition is enough for growth, muscle development, maintaining the beauty of the coat, fiber has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. The complex of glucosamine, calcium and chondroitin with calcium has a beneficial effect on the development and maintenance of the musculoskeletal system. The owners note the good appetite of their wards and the high degree of feed intake.

The average price for 1 kg is about 560 rubles.

Advantages

• A balanced amount of essential substances;
• Good feed acceptance by dogs;
• Supports dental and digestive health.

disadvantages

• Lack of pure meat in the composition.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.