Finding The Right Diet: How Much Should You Feed A 85 Lb Lab?

Dog feeding charts provide valuable guidelines to help determine the appropriate daily food intake for your canine companion based on their weight. For an 85 lb dog, it’s important to find the right balance to maintain their health. Here’s a breakdown of recommended daily dry food amounts for dogs of various sizes:

• For dogs weighing 26 to 50 lbs, feed 2 to 2-2/3 cups.
• Dogs between 51 to 75 lbs should have 2-2/3 to 3-1/3 cups.
• If your dog weighs 76 to 100 lbs, consider 3-1/3 to 4-1/4 cups.
• For dogs exceeding 100 lbs, provide 4-1/4 cups plus an additional 1/4 cup for every 10 lbs over 100 lbs.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure your 85 lb dog receives the appropriate daily food portion for their size, helping them stay healthy and happy.

“How much food should I feed my 85-pound puppy?” It’s important to provide the right amount of nourishment to ensure your growing puppy’s health and well-being. To determine the appropriate daily feeding amount, consider both your puppy’s current weight and their ideal adult weight.

For an 85-pound puppy, you can refer to the following guidelines:

• If your puppy is between 21 and 50 pounds at maturity, they should consume between 0.5 to 1.5 cups of food daily from the age of weaning to 12 weeks, gradually increasing to 2 to 4.25 cups from 1 to 2 years old.

• If your puppy is expected to reach 51 to 75 pounds when fully grown, the recommended daily intake starts at 0.75 to 2.5 cups during the weaning to 12-week phase and increases to 4.25 to 6.25 cups between 1 to 2 years of age.

• In the case of larger breeds with an anticipated adult weight of 76 to 100 pounds, you should provide 1 to 2.5 cups of food during the weaning to 12-week period and gradually transition to 6.25 to 11 cups from 1 to 2 years old.

• For puppies expected to weigh 101 pounds or more as adults, the initial daily portion is 2.5 cups plus an additional 1/3 cup for every 10 pounds over 100 during the weaning to 12-week stage. As they reach 1 to 2 years of age, the recommended amount increases to 11 cups plus 1/3 cup for every 10 pounds over 100.

These guidelines serve as a general reference, but it’s crucial to consult with your veterinarian for a personalized feeding plan that considers your puppy’s specific needs and dietary requirements. Monitoring your puppy’s weight and adjusting their food intake as they grow is essential to ensure they remain healthy and maintain an appropriate body condition.

Feeding Guidelines for Various Dog Breeds Based on Weight in Kilograms:

• Labrador (30 – 35 kg): It is recommended to feed approximately 750 grams to 875 grams per day.
• German Shepherd (35 – 40 kg): Provide around 875 grams to 1 kilogram of food daily.
• Rottweiler (40 – 45 kg): Aim for a daily intake of 1 kilogram to 1.12 kilograms.
• Malamute (45 – 50 kg): Feed between 1.12 kilograms to 1.25 kilograms per day.

For dogs weighing outside these ranges, please refer to specific feeding recommendations for their respective breed or consult a veterinarian for tailored advice.

What Are Dog Feeding Charts?

Adult Dog Size (lbs)	Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)
26 to 50	2 to 2-2/3
51 to 75	2-2/3 to 3-1/3
76 to 100	3-1/3 to 4-1/4
100+	4-1/4 plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs

How Much Food Should I Feed My Puppy?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)	Weaning-12 Weeks	1-2 Years
21-50 lbs	0.5-1.5 cups	2-4.25 cups
51-75 lbs	0.75-2.5 cups	4.25-6.25 cups
76-100 lbs	1-2.5 cups	6.25-11 cups
101+ lbs	2.5 cups + 1/3 cup for every 10lbs over 100	11 cups + 1/3 cup for every 10lbs over 100

Feeding Guideline

Weight of Dog	Breed Example	Approximate Daily Feeding Requirement
30 – 35 kg	Labrador	750 g – 875 g
35 – 40 kg	German Shepherd	875 g – 1 kg
40 – 45 kg	Rottweiler	1 kg – 1.12 kg
45 – 50 kg	Malamute	1.12 kg – 1.25 kg