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Feeding Small Dog Breeds

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Weight

13-25 lb

Meals / day

2-3

Kibble

small kibble

Breeds in class

Informational, not a feeding prescription. These figures are general guidance, not veterinary advice. Calorie and portion ranges are transparently computed from the published NRC energy formula (RER = 70 × kg^0.75) applied to the breed’s weight range — an estimate, not a per-dog prescription. Individual needs vary with metabolism, body condition, neuter status and activity. Confirm your dog’s plan with your veterinarian.

Small dog breeds (roughly 13-25 lb) are typically fed complete-and-balanced adult-maintenance (AAFCO); small-breed formula optional, in small kibble, across 2-3 meals a day.

These are general, informational guidelines by size class — not veterinary advice, and not a substitute for matching food to your individual dog. Some breeds and life stages have specific needs, so confirm the plan with your veterinarian.

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Small breeds

American Eskimo Dog237-1002 kcal/day American Hairless Terrier399-557 kcal/day Australian Terrier472-659 kcal/day Basenji629-755 kcal/day Beagle585-893 kcal/day Bedlington Terrier518-731 kcal/day Bichon Frise399-609 kcal/day Border Terrier374-557 kcal/day Boston Terrier399-779 kcal/day Cairn Terrier424-504 kcal/day Cavalier King Charles Spaniel424-609 kcal/day Cesky Terrier448-755 kcal/day Coton de Tulear294-531 kcal/day Dachshund495-937 kcal/day Dandie Dinmont Terrier541-755 kcal/day French Bulldog495-848 kcal/day Glen of Imaal Terrier833-1108 kcal/day Havanese266-477 kcal/day Jack Russell Terrier322-531 kcal/day Lakeland Terrier472-583 kcal/day Lhasa Apso399-609 kcal/day Lowchen399-609 kcal/day Manchester Terrier399-707 kcal/day Miniature American Shepherd585-1108 kcal/day Miniature Pinscher294-449 kcal/day Miniature Schnauzer374-659 kcal/day Norfolk Terrier374-449 kcal/day Norwegian Lundehund585-893 kcal/day Norwich Terrier374-449 kcal/day Parson Russell Terrier424-583 kcal/day Pekingese266-504 kcal/day Pembroke Welsh Corgi629-915 kcal/day Poodle (Miniature)348-531 kcal/day Pug448-609 kcal/day Rat Terrier348-779 kcal/day Schipperke348-557 kcal/day Scottish Terrier541-707 kcal/day Sealyham Terrier650-755 kcal/day Shetland Sheepdog472-779 kcal/day Shiba Inu518-731 kcal/day Shih Tzu322-557 kcal/day Skye Terrier891-1210 kcal/day Smooth Fox Terrier472-634 kcal/day Tibetan Spaniel322-531 kcal/day Welsh Terrier541-707 kcal/day West Highland White Terrier472-659 kcal/day Wire Fox Terrier472-609 kcal/day

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Size-class food-type guidance from published AAFCO/NRC/AAHA standards, verified June 2026. How we compile this.

Feeding Small Dog Breeds

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