Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Shih Tzu Adult Loaf in Sauce Dog Food
- Canned Food
- Can
- Veterinary Diet
- Dog
- Better rated than 97%
A breed-targeted pate for adult Shih Tzus built around skin, coat and heart support, suited to owners already committed to the Royal Canin breed line.
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How it ranks among the 97 canned food we track
4.8★ across 240 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
240 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A breed-specific wet food formulated for adult Shih Tzus, sold as 3 oz cans in a pack of 6, with a pate texture and pork flavor.
Royal Canin builds this recipe around fish oil and shrimp as its named special ingredients, positioned for skin, coat and heart support in a small breed prone to coat issues. The pate format is meant to be easier for a small mouth and jaw shape to eat than chunkier textures.
- Breed-specific Shih Tzu Adult formula
- Pate in sauce texture
- Fish oil and shrimp special ingredients
- 6-pack of 3 oz cans
Who it's for
Shih Tzu owners feeding a breed-specific wet food, or owners looking for a small-dog pate with added skin and coat support. Not intended as a general small-breed food for owners who want ingredient flexibility across brands.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Breed-specific formula for Shih Tzu
- Pate texture suited to small mouths
- Fish oil and shrimp for skin and coat support
- Small 3 oz cans mean frequent opening
- Formulated for one breed, not general small-dog use
Performance notes
The pate texture is formulated for the recipe's skin, coat and heart care claims, with fish oil and shrimp listed as the special ingredients behind the skin and coat support. It is packaged as 3 oz cans, sized for a single small meal or a topper rather than a full size can for larger dogs.
Specifications
| Brand | ROYAL |
|---|---|
| Model | 175171 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1.12 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Can |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Number Of Items | 6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,414 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #71 in Canned Dog Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Daily feeding, Meal replacement or supplement, Pet dinner, Small dog care, Indoor use, Heart health support, Skin health support, Dental care, Digestive health support |
| Additional Features | Breed-specific formulation, skin and coat support, dental hygiene maintenance, and breed-specific kibble design |
| Breed Recommendation | Shih Tzu |
| Flavor | Pork |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '240', 'stars': '4.8'} |
| Item Form | Pate |
| Manufacturer | Royal Canin |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 175171 |
| Model Number | 175171 |
| Product Benefits | Supports skin health, coat, and heart health |
| Special Ingredients | Fish Oil, Shrimp |
| Upc | 030111751713 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Appetite Stimulation, Heart Care, Skin and Coat Health |
| Asin | B0DNTV8Y47 |
| Target Species | Dog |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in canned food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Shih Tzu Adult Loaf in Sauce Dog FoodThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 240 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cesar Adult Wet Dog Food Steak Lovers Variety Pack with Real MeatCesar | 4.8 / 5 | 11,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Beneful Purina Small Breed Wet Dog Food Variety PackBeneful | 4.7 / 5 | 15,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Purina Beneful Freshly Prepared Blends Wet Dog Food Variety Pack with BeefPurina | 4.7 / 5 | 11,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Wet Dog Food Filet Mignon & Beef Variety PackPedigree | 4.7 / 5 | 11,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the ROYAL 175171
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What breed is this Royal Canin food formulated for?
It is formulated specifically for adult Shih Tzus.
What texture is the food?
It is a pate in sauce, packaged in 3 oz cans.
What ingredients support skin and coat health?
Royal Canin lists fish oil and shrimp as the special ingredients behind the skin, coat and heart support claims.