4.7(6,000)Amazon rating$24.993,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult is a breed-specific chicken formula built around a unique kibble shape for easier chewing, with a 4.7 star average across 6,000 ratings.
Shih Tzu owners who want a breed-specific chicken recipe formulated to support skin, coat, and digestive health, with a kibble shape designed to be easy to chew.
Skip if
You do not own a Shih Tzu, since the kibble shape and nutrient profile are formulated specifically around that breed's facial structure and chewing style.
Priced 33% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 6,000 owner ratings
Popularity3.3/5
6,000 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This Royal Canin recipe is built specifically for adult Shih Tzus around a chicken base, with a unique kibble shape meant to be easy to chew given the breed's shorter muzzle. Product benefits include skin and coat health, dental hygiene support, and reduced stool volume and odor, while additional features point to improved digestive health.
At about $25 for a 2.5 lb bag, it is priced similarly to Royal Canin's other small breed offerings, with a higher cost per pound than large breed bags, which is standard for small breed formulas sold in smaller quantities.
With 6,000 ratings and a 4.7 star average, plus roughly 3,000 units bought in the past month, it is a well established and actively purchased option within Royal Canin's breed-specific small dog lineup.
Pros
Chicken recipe formulated specifically for Shih Tzus
Kibble shape designed to be easy to chew given the breed's shorter muzzle
Skin, coat, dental, and digestive health support called out as product benefits
Reduced stool volume and odor as a stated product benefit
Solid 4.7 star average across 6,000 ratings
Cons
Higher price per pound than large breed formulas, typical for small breed bags
Only relevant if you specifically own a Shih Tzu
Small 2.5 lb bag size means more frequent reordering
The formula is a chicken-based recipe for adult Shih Tzus with a kibble shape designed for easy chewing given the breed's facial structure, and product benefits covering skin and coat health, dental hygiene, reduced stool volume and odor, and improved digestive health. It comes in a 2.5 lb bag sized for the breed's smaller daily portions.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 6,000 ratings, with roughly 3,000 units bought in the past month, indicates consistent satisfaction and steady demand among Shih Tzu owners.
Royal Canin designs this kibble shape specifically to be easy for Shih Tzus to pick up and chew given their shorter muzzle, which can make mealtime more comfortable compared to a generic kibble shape.
Does this food help with digestive issues in Shih Tzus?
It is formulated to support digestive health and includes a product benefit around reduced stool volume and odor, but it is not a treatment for diagnosed digestive conditions. Ongoing digestive issues should be evaluated by a vet.
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