Happy Dog NaturCroq Geflügel, 4 kg is a complete premium dry food with poultry and rice from the German brand Happy Dog. It's made at a family-run plant in Germany. It's designed for adult medium and large dogs weighing over 11 kg, and for sensitive dogs. Poultry and rice are easy to digest, omega-3 and omega-6 from sunflower and rapeseed oil support a healthy coat, and the recipe includes a little dried herbs and vegetables. It contains 3640 kcal/kg.
Which dogs it's for
NaturCroq Geflügel is for adult dogs over 11 kg — medium and large breeds — with normal activity levels. The manufacturer also notes it suits sensitive dogs: it has one main meat, poultry, plus easily digestible rice. For puppies there's Happy Dog Welpen NaturCroq, and for giant breeds NaturCroq XXL.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | dry food, premium |
| For | adult dogs over 11 kg, sensitive dogs |
| Meat | poultry (23%) |
| Carbohydrates | rice flour (16%), maize, barley |
| Protein / fat | 23% / 10% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Energy | 3640 kcal/kg |
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Brand | Happy Dog, Germany |
Pros
- One main meat. Poultry — handy for sensitive dogs.
- Rice. An easily digestible carbohydrate.
- Omega-3 and omega-6. From sunflower and rapeseed oil.
- Moderate fat. 10% for dogs with normal activity.
- Made in Germany. A family-run business.
- 4 kg. Handy for trying it out.
Cons
- Not grain-free. Contains maize and barley.
- Not for poultry allergies. The main protein is poultry.
- Herbs in small amounts. Dried vegetables and herbs total just 0.3%.
- No feeding table on the site. Check the bag.
Ingredients
Poultry (23%), rice flour (16%), wholegrain maize, maize flour, wholegrain barley, poultry fat, beet pulp, liver hydrolysate, apple pulp (1.3%), sunflower oil (0.8%), beef fat, yeast, potassium chloride, rapeseed oil (0.2%), carrot, sodium chloride, green oats, sunflower, cress and parsley — dried green vegetables totalling 0.3%. Beet and apple pulp provide fibre for healthy digestion. On assessing ingredients, see how to read pet food ingredients.
Guaranteed analysis
Crude protein 23%, fat 10%, fibre 2%, ash 5.5%, calcium 1.35%, phosphorus 0.8%, sodium 0.25%, potassium 0.55%, magnesium 0.08%, omega-6 2.2%, omega-3 0.3%. Per kg: vitamin A 10,250 IU, vitamin D3 1000 IU, vitamin E 60 mg, B vitamins, biotin 350 mcg, niacin 45 mg, copper 8 mg, zinc 80 mg, manganese 5 mg, iodine 2 mg. The antioxidant is tocopherols from vegetable oils. At 3640 kcal/kg, it's a moderate energy level for adult dogs.
Compared with other NaturCroq foods
The NaturCroq range includes other flavours. NaturCroq Beef with beef and rice is an option if you want to switch protein. If your dog needs poultry from a higher range, see Happy Dog Medium Adult Poultry. Foods for large dogs are collected in large-breed dog food.
How to feed
Choose the daily amount from the table on the bag according to your dog's weight and activity, then adjust to body condition: you should be able to feel the ribs without them sticking out. Split the amount into two meals. Fresh water should always be available. If your dog gains weight easily, weigh the food and count treats.
Switching foods
Sensitive dogs especially need a gradual switch — over 7–10 days, mixing it with the old food and slowly increasing the new share. If stools become soft, slow down. More in how to switch your pet to a new food. If digestive symptoms persist, see a vet.
Who it suits
Owners of adult medium and large dogs with normal activity who want a straightforward poultry and rice food, and dogs with sensitive digestion that aren't allergic to poultry. More foods are in the dry dog food section.
Verdict
Happy Dog NaturCroq Geflügel is a premium poultry and rice dry food for adult dogs over 11 kg and sensitive dogs: one main meat, rice, omega fatty acids and moderate energy. The downsides are maize and barley in the recipe, its unsuitability for poultry allergies and only a token amount of herbs and vegetables.
FAQ
Which dogs is this food for?
Adult medium and large dogs over 11 kg and sensitive dogs.
What's the main protein?
Poultry (23%).
How many calories does it have?
3640 kcal/kg.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 23%, fat 10%.
Does it contain grain?
Yes: rice, maize and barley.
Can puppies eat it?
No, there's Happy Dog Welpen NaturCroq for puppies.
Where is it made?
In Germany, at a family-run business.
