Quick answer
Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult scores 53/100 (good), a dry food for adult dogs. Protein is 28.3% on a dry matter basis, with chicken as the main protein. We found no FDA dog food recalls for Royal Canin in the last 5 years. Carbohydrates are about 40.2% on a dry matter basis.
- 336 kcal per cup
- AAFCO: adult maintenance
- No FDA recalls for this brand in 5 years
Scores are most meaningful when compared with other dry foods.
- Food type
- Dry
- Life stage
- Adult
- Size
- Small Breed
Label checked October 2026. How we rate
Our verdict
What we like
- No artificial colors, preservatives or added sugars
- Complete and balanced (formulated to AAFCO profiles)
- No FDA recalls in the last 5 years
Watch out for
- Higher in carbohydrates: about 40.2%
- First main ingredient is not a named animal protein (Brewers rice)
- No named animal protein in the top 5 ingredients
- Plant protein concentrates high in the list: wheat gluten, corn gluten meal
Scores come from our published formula. No brand can pay for a score.
Nutrients at a glance
Dry matter basis: water removed so wet and dry foods compare fairly.
Protein
Fat
Carbs (est.)
| Method | Protein | Fat | Fiber | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label (as fed) 10% moisture | 25.5% min | 16% min | 5.3% max | 36.2% |
| Dry matter | 28.3% | 17.8% | 5.9% | 40.2% |
| Share of calories (estimated) | 25.4% | 38.6% | – | 36% |
Carbs aren't listed on dog food labels, so we estimate them from the other values.
Calories: 336 kcal per cup · 3,774 kcal per kg
Score breakdown
Why it scored this way: every check
- Protein 28.3% (dry matter); full points from 45%.
- Fat 17.8% (dry matter); full points from 14%.
- Estimated carbohydrates 40.2% (dry matter); full points at 10% or less, none at 50% or more.
- First main ingredient is not a named animal protein (Brewers rice).
- 0 named animal protein(s) in the top 5 main ingredients.
- No unnamed animal sources (every animal ingredient names its species).
- No artificial colors, artificial preservatives, or added sugars.
- Plant protein concentrates in top 10: wheat gluten, corn gluten meal (−3).
- Complete and balanced by formulation (AAFCO nutrient profiles).
- No recalls in the last 5 years.
Ingredients
Listed by weight before cooking. The first five (in bold) usually make up most of the recipe.
- Named meat, fish or egg 1
- Grains and starches 5
- Vitamins and minerals 13
- Brewers rice
- brown rice
- chicken by-product meal
- chicken fat
- wheat gluten
- corn gluten meal
- corn
- natural flavors
- powdered cellulose
- dried plain beet pulp
- fish oil
- vegetable oil
- calcium carbonate
- potassium chloride
- sodium silico aluminate
- 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, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement]
- choline chloride
- hydrolyzed yeast
- DL-methionine
- taurine
- salt
- L-lysine
- trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate]
- glucosamine hydrochloride
- GLA safflower oil
- marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.)
- magnesium oxide
- L-tyrosine
- green tea extract
- L-carnitine
- chondroitin sulfate
- rosemary extract
- preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid
AAFCO statement
Breed Health Nutrition Yorkshire Terrier Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Recipe changes
No recipe changes found since we started tracking this label in September 2026. All recalls and recipe changes.
How much to feed
Royal Canin recall history
FDA dog food recalls in our records for this brand.
No FDA dog food recalls found for this brand in our records.
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More dry food from Royal Canin
Label information from the manufacturer’s website (source), collected October 2026. Always check the package label, and ask your veterinarian about your own dog’s needs.
Similar foods compared
Other rated dry foods for adult dogs with the closest scores. Protein and carbs on a dry matter basis.
| Food | Score | Protein | Carbs | kcal per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purina ONE True Instinct With Real Salmon and Tuna Natural High Protein | 75/100 | 34.1% | 45.5% | 338 |
| Purina ONE Small Bites Beef & Rice Formula | 71/100 | 29.6% | 38.1% | 393 |
| Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult (this food) | 53/100 | 28.3% | 40.2% | 336 |
| Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care | 48/100 | 26.7% | 45.8% | 262 |
Questions about this food
How many calories are in Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult?
The label lists 336 kcal per cup and 3,774 kcal per kg.
Has Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult been recalled?
We found no FDA dog food recalls for Royal Canin in the last 5 years. We check FDA dog food recall records going back 5 years.
Is Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult complete and balanced?
Yes. The label says: "Breed Health Nutrition Yorkshire Terrier Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance."
What is the first ingredient in Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult?
The first ingredient is Brewers rice. Ingredients are listed by weight before cooking.
Why does Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult score 53/100?
It earns 12/35 for ingredients, 13/25 for protein, 10/10 for fat, 2/10 for carbs, 6/10 for nutritional adequacy and 10/10 for recall history. Most points are lost on ingredients, down 23 points: first main ingredient is not a named animal protein (Brewers rice); plant protein concentrates in top 10: wheat gluten, corn gluten meal (−3).
Ask your vet about your own dog's needs.