Adirondack 26% Protein Active Recipe Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Boxer Adult Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Boxer Adult Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Adirondack 26% Protein Active Recipe Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Boxer Adult Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Omega-3 | 0.35% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | Not listed |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.16% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3601 kcal/kg | 3891 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Pork Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Oat Groats, Ground Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pearled Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Organic Dried Kelp, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
Brown rice, brewers rice, chicken fat, chicken by-product meal, oat groats, wheat gluten, pork meal, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, powdered cellulose, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, calcium carbonate, dried tomato pomace, potassium chloride, vitamins [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], sodium tripolyphosphate, potassium citrate, hydrolyzed yeast, choline chloride, salt, glucosamine hydrochloride, taurine, DL-methionine, L-carnitine, L-lysine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], L-tyrosine, monosodium phosphate, magnesium oxide, green tea extract, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | High energy, Probiotic support, Skin coat health | Joint care, Heart care, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Pork
- Brown Rice
- Oat Groat
- Chicken Fat
- Beet Pulp
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Boxer Adult Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork, Brown Rice, Oat Groat, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Adirondack 26% Protein Active Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin Boxer Adult Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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