How Much Should I Feed My Dog? Complete Feeding Chart by Weight & Age
Reviewed by PetCalculatorHub Veterinary Nutrition Panel • Updated October 2026
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Determining precisely how much food to feed your dog is one of the most critical daily health decisions you make as a pet parent. Feeding too little leads to lethargy and nutritional deficiencies, while feeding even 10% too much over an extended period leads to canine obesity.
General Canine Feeding Chart by Weight (Standard Dry Kibble)
| Dog Body Weight (lbs / kg) | Daily Caloric Need (MER) | Standard Cups per Day | Recommended Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs (2.3 kg) - Toy (e.g. Chihuahua) | 180 – 210 kcal | 1/2 cup | 2 meals of 1/4 cup |
| 10 lbs (4.5 kg) - Small (e.g. Yorkie) | 300 – 350 kcal | 3/4 to 1 cup | 2 meals of ~1/2 cup |
| 20 lbs (9 kg) - Small/Medium (e.g. Pug) | 510 – 580 kcal | 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups | 2 meals of ~3/4 cup |
| 35 lbs (16 kg) - Medium (e.g. Corgi) | 750 – 850 kcal | 2 to 2 1/4 cups | 2 meals of ~1 cup |
| 50 lbs (23 kg) - Medium/Large (e.g. Boxer) | 990 – 1,120 kcal | 2 2/3 to 3 cups | 2 meals of 1 1/3 cups |
| 70 lbs (32 kg) - Large (e.g. Golden Retriever) | 1,270 – 1,440 kcal | 3 1/3 to 3 3/4 cups | 2 meals of ~1 3/4 cups |
| 90 lbs (41 kg) - Giant (e.g. German Shepherd) | 1,530 – 1,730 kcal | 4 to 4 1/2 cups | 2 meals of ~2 1/4 cups |
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