Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)

Royal Canin

Royal Canin Dalmatian Adult Dry Dog Food

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Royal Canin Dalmatian Adult starts with brewers rice, wheat, and corn, with low protein but maintained calories.

It is worth considering for breed-specific Dalmatian feeding, not for meat-dense adult-food expectations.

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01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 20%Fat 16%Other 64%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type

Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.

Protein positionLower

This food is on the lower side for crude protein among extruded foods.

Fat positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.

Calorie densityHigher

This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber3.5%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-6Not disclosed

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade

The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.

Listed ingredients

Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.

Grains and vegetables ingredient illustration
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D1.5/6Ingredient gradeConservative
Ingredient #1 · Brewers riceLower
Refined Carb
Ingredient #2 · wheatMid
Refined Carb
Ingredient #3 · cornMid
Refined Carb
Ingredient #1Lower

Brewers rice

Brewers rice is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an lower-tier carb source.

Ingredient #2Mid

wheat

wheat is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.

Ingredient #3Mid

corn

corn is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.

Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Brewers rice — Neutral ingredientswheat — Neutral ingredientscorn — Neutral ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientsegg product — Primary positive ingredientswheat gluten — High-caution ingredientscorn gluten meal — High-caution ingredientsnatural flavors — Support positive ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientsrice hulls — Neutral ingredientsmonocalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientsvegetable oil — Neutral ingredientsvitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex] — Support positive ingredientssodium tripolyphosphate — Neutral ingredientsL-tyrosine — Neutral ingredientsL-lysine — Neutral ingredientspotassium citrate — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientstrace minerals [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate] — Support positive ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsL-carnitine — Support positive ingredientsmagnesium oxide — Support positive ingredientsmarigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) — Neutral ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientsgreen tea extract — Neutral ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientspreserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide

Processed plant protein after the top 3

Animal protein · egg product (#5)

Plant protein · wheat gluten (#6), corn gluten meal (#7)

The protein number includes processed plant protein support.

Even when it appears later, the protein number is read more conservatively.

Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientLuteinEye support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

egg product supply animal protein, starting at ingredient 5. Brewers rice, wheat supply carbohydrate energy. A carbohydrate source leads the list, a meaningful distinction when seeking a meat-led recipe.

wheat gluten, corn gluten meal supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. chicken fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.

What works well in this food

  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

Check before feeding

  • Refined carbohydrates lose fiber, vitamins, and minerals during processing, and mainly act as starch and energy sources. Because of that, our engine reads ingredient quality more conservatively than it would with whole grains.
  • Processed plant protein appears after the top 3, so some protein support is still built into the label number.
  • Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. This combination provides more energy per gram. Compare it when smaller portions need to supply calories, and adjust grams first for a dog prone to weight gain. Higher calories do not establish a higher animal-protein share.

Consider it first when

  • Public-data-first comparison
  • Baseline shortlist building
  • Conservative first-pass screening

Choose another food first when

  • You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
  • You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening

High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart protein alternatives

There are not enough foods with a close protein type or family match yet.

05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE

Manufacturer background & public information

Royal Canin background

Founded in 1968 in France.

Disclosure confidence C1

There is a usable disclosure baseline, but the public record is still fairly thin.

Recall information

This brand has a confirmed public recall history, with a recent 2023 mislabeling case in public sources.

May 12, 2026

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

Treat this review as an early screen. If the food stays interesting, verify it again with your dog-specific context before acting.