How we compile breed facts and feeding guidance
We build one honest feeding page per breed from published breed facts and published veterinary energy math — then we tell you exactly where each figure is a computed estimate and must be confirmed with your vet. This page explains how, and what we deliberately do not do.
Who’s behind this site
Dog Food by Breed is an independent publisher operated by VentureCorp, Inc. We are not a veterinarian, a dog-food manufacturer, or a retailer, and we do not accept payment to change a figure. We answer one question clearly: what does the typical dog of a given breed need to eat, in informational terms? This is not veterinary advice — always confirm your dog's plan with your vet.
Where our data comes from
| Data | Source | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Breed facts (name, AKC group, adult weight, life expectancy) | American Kennel Club (AKC) breed registry — the per-breed source_url is the canonical AKC breed page | Every per-breed page header |
| Energy needs (RER / MER calorie ranges) | The published veterinary energy formula RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75 and the standard MER life-stage factors (NRC, AAFCO, AAHA-2021) — transparently COMPUTED, not copied | The calorie and feeding-amount figures, and the calculator |
| Food-type & portion guidance by size | AAFCO nutrient profiles (Adult Maintenance vs Growth; the large-breed >70 lb controlled-calcium clause) and AAHA-2021 / NRC feeding guidance | The by-size comparison and the size-class pages |
Calorie ranges are computed estimates, not measurements of your individual dog — every page tells you they are informational and to confirm with your vet. Typical heights are size-class-typical (derived), not per-breed AKC figures; confirm exact figures on the breed’s AKC page. We did not copy any proprietary feeding database, and we name no dog-food brands.
How we calculate
Each breed is enumerated from the AKC breed registry (group, adult weight range, life expectancy). The energy figures are then computed: RER = 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75 across the breed's adult-weight range, and MER = RER × the standard life-stage factor (neutered 1.6, intact 1.8, puppy 2.0–3.0, senior 1.2–1.4, active/working 2.0–5.0). Size-class food-type and portion guidance is mapped from published AAFCO/AAHA standards. The whole table is re-reviewed on a regular cadence.
What we deliberately leave out. This is an informational dog-nutrition site, not a veterinary one: we make no medical or diagnostic claims, prescribe no diets, and our calorie figures are estimates for confirmation with a vet. We also name no “best” dog-food brand and rank no products — our buyer's guides are neutral and point you back to your dog's own requirements.
Independence & how we make money
Some links on this site may be affiliate links to pet-retail partners; if you act on one we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Partners never see or influence the breed facts, calorie figures or guidance we publish, and no placement is for sale.
Keeping it current
We re-confirm breed facts against the canonical AKC pages and review the energy and guidance tables on a regular cadence. Each page carries its verification date; current verification: June 2026.
Corrections
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