Happy Dog Supreme Sensible Ireland, 12.5 kg is a complete dry food from the German brand Happy Dog for adult dogs weighing 11 kg or more with normal energy needs. The animal protein sources are salmon meal (12%) and rabbit protein (9%); there's no protein from poultry meat or lamb, and no wheat, soy or rice. The food is made for dogs with sensitive digestion, skin and coat and for picky eaters. The kibble is shaped for medium and large breeds.
What it is and who makes it
Happy Dog is a brand of the German company Interquell, which produces food in Bavaria. The Supreme Sensible range is designed for dogs with sensitive digestion and food intolerance: each recipe uses one or two unusual protein sources (Ireland — salmon and rabbit, Africa — ostrich, Toscana — duck and salmon). The recipes follow the Natural Life Concept with herbs, seaweed and mussels.
Ingredients and analysis
First ingredients: barley, salmon meal (12%), rabbit protein (9%), wholegrain oat flour, potato flakes, poultry fat, hydrolysed liver. Then beet pulp, apple pulp, dried egg, yeast, seaweed, linseed, mussels, yucca schidigera and a blend of dried herbs: milk thistle, artichoke, dandelion, ginger, nettle, chamomile, rosemary, sage and thyme.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 6.5% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.2% / 0.85% |
| Omega-6 / omega-3 | 2.5% / 0.3% |
| Energy | 353 kcal per 100 g |
Pros
- Salmon and rabbit. Less common proteins suit dogs that don't tolerate chicken, beef or lamb well.
- No wheat, soy or rice. The grains are barley and oats.
- For skin and coat. Omega-6 and omega-3, biotin and zinc support the skin and a shiny coat.
- Moderate protein and fat. 21% and 10% — no overload for dogs with normal activity.
- Herbs and yucca. Plant additives for digestion; yucca reduces stool odour.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Not grain-free. The first ingredient is barley and there's oats; dogs with grain intolerance should look at grain-free foods.
- Contains poultry fat and egg. Fat usually carries no allergenic protein, but keep it in mind on a strict elimination diet.
- Not for small breeds. It's designed for dogs from 11 kg and the kibble is large.
- Big bag. 12.5 kg needs proper storage so the food doesn't go stale.
Switching and how much to feed
Check the daily amount in the feeding table on the bag by your dog's weight and activity, and adjust by body condition: ribs should be easy to feel but not stick out. Switch gradually over 7–10 days, mixing with the old food. More in how to switch your pet to a new food and how much to feed a dog a day.
Ireland or a grain-free food
If a dog has itching, a dull coat or soft stools on chicken, trying a food with a novel protein makes sense, and Ireland fits that role. If a vet suspects grain intolerance, choose a grain-free option from the range, such as Africa with ostrich and potato. What grain-free food really does — see grain-free food: facts and myths.
Who it suits
Adult medium and large dogs from 11 kg with sensitive digestion, skin and coat problems, reactions to chicken or beef, and picky eaters. How to choose food for allergies — see hypoallergenic dog food; other foods are in dry dog food.
Verdict
Happy Dog Supreme Sensible Ireland is a balanced salmon and rabbit food for sensitive medium and large dogs: moderate protein, omega fatty acids for the skin, and no wheat, soy or poultry meat. It isn't grain-free, so with grain intolerance choose another recipe from the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Happy Dog Ireland contain chicken?
There's no poultry meat, but it contains poultry fat and dried egg.
Is it grain-free?
No, it contains barley and oats. There's no wheat, soy or rice.
What dog weight is it for?
Adult dogs from 11 kg.
Is it suitable for allergies?
It suits dogs that react to chicken, beef or lamb; the exact cause of an allergy is best found with a vet.
Can puppies eat it?
No, it's for adult dogs; puppies need a growth food.
How is Ireland different from Africa?
Ireland is salmon and rabbit with grains; Africa is ostrich and potato without grains.
