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Iams Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Iams Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken and Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Iams Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken
Iams Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 28.00%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.90%
Calcium 1.20% 1.15%
Phosphorus 0.90% 0.96%
Omega-3 0.50% Not listed
Omega-6 3.00% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3633 kcal/kg 3649 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brewers Rice, Soybean Meal, Natural Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Chicken by-product meal, brown rice, brewers rice, corn, wheat gluten, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavors (Only for mexico: including pork and poultry), vegetable oil, fish oil, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, 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], hydrolyzed yeast (source of betaglucans), salt, choline chloride, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), DL-methionine, L-lysine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health, Joint care, Immune support, Bone health Immune support, Joint care, Digestive health, Weight management, Bone health, Bowel health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Large All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten) Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How 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 guidelines The 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.
Yes Yes
PSC accredited The 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 record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken By-Product
  • Beet Pulp
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Beet Pulp, Brewer's Rice, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Iams Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken and Royal Canin Dachshund Puppy Dry Dog Food .

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