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Feeding Guidelines

Step 1: Determine Dog's Activity Level
Low Activity
Less than 1 hour
Moderate Activity
1-3 hours of low-impact activity | 1-3 hours of high-impact activity
High Activity
3-6 hours (i.e. working dogs) | High-impact activity under extreme conditions

Examples of high-impact activities are running off-leash, playing ball with an owner, and playing off-leash with other dogs.

Step 2: Follow Daily Recommended Feeding Guidelines
High Activity OR Underweight
3-4% of weight
Moderate Activity, Ideal Weight
2-3% of weight
Low Activity OR Overweight
1-2% of weight
Step 3: Find Ounces to Feed Per Day

Percentage of Total Daily Feedings

Current Weight

1.0%
1.5%
2.0%
2.5%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
20
3.2
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6
11.2
12.8
30
4.8
7.2
9.6
12.0
14.4
16.8
19.2
40
6.4
9.6
12.8
16.0
19.2
22.4
25.6
50
8.0
12.0
16.0
20.0
24.0
28.0
32.0
60
9.6
14.4
19.2
24.0
28.8
33.6
38.4
70
11.2
16.8
22.4
28.0
33.6
39.2
44.8
80
12.8
19.2
25.6
32.0
38.4
44.8
51.2
90
14.4
21.6
28.8
36.0
43.2
50.4
57.6
100
16.0
24.0
32.0
40.0
48.0
56.0
64.0
110
17.6
26.4
35.2
44.0
52.8
61.6
70.4
120
19.2
28.8
38.4
48.0
57.6
67.2
76.8
Puppy Recommended Daily Feeding Amount
2-3
4-6
7-9
10-12
Up to 10lbs
2-4oz
6-8oz
5-7oz
5-7oz
Up to 20lbs
6-10oz
12-16oz
10-14oz
10-12oz
Up to 50lbs
10-16 oz
18-24oz
16-22oz
18-22oz
Up to 100lbs
16-22oz
26-34oz
32-36oz
32-38oz
Over 100lbs
34-40oz
46-52oz
44-54oz
50-58oz

Estimated Adult Size

Age of Puppy (months)

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