How to choose a good dry food for your adult dog

Choosing a dry food shouldn’t come down to price, packaging or the first line printed on the bag. Above all, a good kibble has to answer one simple question: does it provide complete, consistent nutrition suited to my adult dog?

Key benefits of a good kibble for adult dogs — A good kibble balances protein, energy, digestibility, fats, vitamins, minerals and the right size.

1. A complete and balanced formula

An adult dog needs a steady supply of protein, fats, energy, fibre, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The goal isn’t just to fill the bowl. It’s to provide, every day, a ration that supports muscle mass, energy, digestion, coat and overall vitality.

Key takeaway: a good kibble should be designed as a complete formula, not as a simple mix of ingredients.

2. Good-quality protein

Protein is essential for maintaining muscles, tissues and many vital functions. But not all proteins are equal. You need to look at their source, their digestibility, their amino-acid profile and the share coming from animal sources.

Protein quality and dehydrated fish meat — Dehydrated fish meat provides a high-quality, concentrated protein source with a valuable amino-acid profile.

In the Maverick formula, protein comes mainly from dehydrated fish meat. The formula targets 27% protein, with at least 65% of the protein from animal sources.

3. Energy suited to the adult dog

A kibble should provide enough energy for the dog’s daily life, without unnecessary excess. Maverick is built around a metabolisable energy of about 3,400 kcal/kg, to be adjusted according to the dog’s weight, activity and body condition.

4. Good digestibility

Digestibility indicates how well the dog absorbs the nutrients in its ration. The more digestible a formula is, the better the animal makes use of it. Maverick targets a minimum overall digestibility of 85%.

5. Well-chosen fats

Fats provide energy, contribute to taste and play a role in coat quality. In Maverick, the fat blend combines fish oil, beef fat and chicken fat.

Selected fats for dogs — The fat blend combines fish oil, beef fat and chicken fat for energy, palatability and an omega-3 & 6 balance.

6. The right kibble size

Kibble size shapes the mealtime experience. A well-sized kibble helps the dog pick it up more easily, chew more naturally, and makes the ration easier to control.

Bag of Maverick kibble, 10 mm triangular kibble — The 10 mm triangular kibble is designed for medium and large breed adult dogs.

In short

Look at the quality and origin of the protein.
Check the energy, digestibility and fats.
Choose a clear, complete formula suited to your dog.

Maverick was formulated with exactly this in mind: serious, clear nutrition designed for the adult dog.