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“Raw Dog Food For Beginners” Raw Feeding Guide

Are you a dog owner thinking about raw feeding? Are you curious about the benefits and best ways of switching to a BARF diet? Raw dog food has become more popular for dogs over the last several years, with many dog owners witnessing tremendous health improvements in their canine family members. However, whilst the benefits of raw dog food may be obvious, dog owners wanting to make the switch sometimes struggle with the best way of transitioning to a raw BARF diet for dogs.

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“Raw Dog Food For Beginners” Raw Feeding Guide
Table of Contents

This guide is intended to make the switch easier, highlighting the details of raw dog food for beginners. You’ll learn key information about feeding raw, such as what a raw diet consists of, which foods to avoid, and the benefits of switching your dog to a raw food diet.

The history of raw feeding

The history of raw feeding dates back to the beginning of time, or at least when dogs began to exist. In the wild, dogs predominantly eat raw meat to survive, along with small amounts of vegetation, such as grasses, herbs, and certain seasonal fruits [1]. This way of eating has allowed dogs to thrive as a species for thousands of years, and they were doing just fine without our help. The earliest domesticated dogs enjoyed a diet of human food scraps, often given as a reward for assisting their companions in their hunting practices.

The commercialisation of dog food stripped away a natural diet by cooking ingredients into pellets that are unrecognisable as real food, and adding preservatives to keep them shelf stable. In the early 1990s, veterinarian Dr. Ian Billinghurst wondered why the dogs he saw were so unhealthy, and decided to experiment with feeding his own dogs the foods they were fed when he was a child: raw, meaty bones and uncooked human scraps. After seeing a night and day difference in the health of his dogs, he began offering this information to his clients, who saw the same success with their own canine family members.

Upon becoming certified in canine nutrition and reviewing many scientific case studies with his veterinary colleagues, Dr. Billinghurst authored the book “Give Your Dog a Bone” in 1993 to provide comprehensive information on raw dog food for beginners [2]. He is also responsible for the BARF raw dog food acronym so often spoken about when discussing feeding dogs a raw diet.

What is the BARF feeding model?

  • 70% muscle meat, fat, ligaments + sinew
  • 5% liver
  • 5% offal, other secreting organ meats
  • 10% raw edible bone
  • 10% vegetation and fruit matter

What is the BARF raw dog food diet for dogs?

The term BARF is often used when talking about feeding dogs a raw diet, and it technically has two meanings. The original acronym stood for Bones and Raw Food, which is the term Dr. Billinghurst is responsible for creating. Over the years, raw feeding has evolved, and so has the meaning of BARF. Many raw feeders now use BARF to stand for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. Both interpretations of the acronym are essentially the same as bones and raw food is a species appropriate diet for a dog.

Ultimately, whether you call it “BARF” or “raw feeding”, the aim is simply to feed real, unprocessed food to dogs. It is our belief that all pets deserve real, wholefoods, just as much as our children do, and that which we aim to eat ourselves. The huge school dinner campaign led by TV Chef Jamie Oliver was of a similar vein but for children. Processed food just doesn’t provide the level of nutrition needed for our canine family members to thrive. Raw feeding isn’t a new trend or craze, it’s simply feeding dogs in a way that they evolved eating.

Traditionally, you may have been faced with the task of splitting beef ribs, or cutting up offal and raw green tripe chunks for hungry dogs, who devoured them with gusto. These days you can buy ready-made raw meals with minced bone and offal content, meaning even vegetarians can easily feed real food, without having to handle the meat in its original state.

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What are the elements of a natural diet for dogs?

It’s common to assume that raw meat is all that’s necessary when considering feeding raw food to dogs, as is the confusion of what a raw diet actually consists of. There are multiple elements that go into a balanced raw diet, which we’ve detailed for you below, read on for a quick look at the ingredients that should go into your dog’s dinner:

Varied proteins for maximum benefits

Proteins and amino acids are essential for every cell of a dog’s body. Animal sources of protein are much more nutritious and beneficial than plant proteins. Dogs need at least 10 essential amino acids in their diet, or health issues will occur. Animal proteins provide these amino acids in a highly digestible form. Each type of meat will offer a different array of nutrients and protein forms, so it’s advisable to feed as much variety as your dog is tolerable to.

For example, lean proteins such as chicken and turkey are excellent for building muscle whilst being easier on digestion. Fattier meats like beef and lamb are chock full of essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, all supportive of bone, muscle, skin, and coat health.

Fish is another great example of a healthy protein, being a fantastic source of Omega 3 healthy fats, vitamin D, and essential fatty acids to support joint, gut, and brain health.

Of course, variety is key when feeding raw food to dogs, as it ensures that they benefit from all the nutrients that each protein has to offer. For a truly balanced diet that gives your dog the right number of proteins in equal measures, alternate the meats, and indeed cuts of meat, you give throughout the week or month as much as possible. In addition to giving them a great balance, this variation can limit fussiness.

Bone for healthy digestion and dental hygiene

Bone is another essential element of the BARF diet for dogs, as it provides key minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, and naturally aids in the digestive process. Whilst the 10% ground bone found in ProDog’s raw meals is a great way to ensure your dog has access to the health benefits it provides, it’s also a smart idea to allow dogs to chew on raw, meaty bones when you can, such as our range of bones and chew treats. These aid in dogs’ dental health as a natural tooth cleaner, as well as helping to combat boredom while simultaneously delivering the essential nutrients to support your dog’s health.

Offal is a rich source of nutrients

Offal is the name given to the organ meats of animals, such as the liver, kidneys, spleen and pancreas. These organ meats contain the highest concentration of nutrients of any animal product, and hence are often referred to as nature’s multi-vitamin. Offal is a nutritional powerhouse for your dog and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, amino and fatty acids, and is exactly what a dog would feed on in the wild.

Offal should ideally make up around 10% of a raw diet, which can easily be achieved with pre-packed formulas, such as our raw food with offal range. Not all dogs can tolerate offal, however, so check with your vet if your canine friend has pre-existing breed restrictions or health concerns.

Green tripe promotes good gut health

Whilst not technically an essential element of a BARF diet for dogs, green tripe offers tremendous gut health benefits and is well worth considering as part of your dog’s routine. Green tripe, or the stomach of a cow/sheep, offers natural pre and probiotics, digestive enzymes which can aid in digestion, and promote an increase in healthy gut bacteria. We recommend grass-fed tripe like our green tripe for dogs to avoid any potential allergy flare-ups from grain-fed cows. However, if you have an itchy dog, or one that has pollen and grass allergies, then tripe should be fed with caution.

Fruits and vegetables

Dogs benefit from plants, too, and adding these to their raw diet can offer a multitude of additional benefits. Fibre from fruits and vegetables aids in their digestion by providing prebiotics, which are fuel for good gut bacteria. They provide extra vitamins and minerals, and importantly antioxidants and polyphenols, which are lacking from a purely meat based diet.

  • A true species appropriate raw diet should include a variety of animal and botanical ingredients which all work together to provide the maximum nutritional benefits.

Some vegetables and berries are included in ProDog complete meals. Discover more about  what dogs can eat in our comprehensive A-Z guide.

Give them whole eggs

Eggs are a fantastic source of nutrients for raw feeding dogs, providing complete proteins, vitamins and minerals, and choline when fed raw. Their shells contain around 40% calcium as well as collagen, glucosamine, and chondroitin; all excellent for joint and bone health. Most dogs can benefit greatly from the addition of eggs to their diet, and even if they are sensitive to chicken eggs, quail or duck can usually be tolerated. Offer them whole if your dog can handle them, or simply mix in with their ProDog BARF raw dog food.

Depending on the size of your dog, feed them a few times a week with their main meal or as a treat.

Foods to avoid

Many commercial dog foods include ingredients that are hard for dogs to digest, or simply provide no nutritional value. Ingredients like grains, wheat, corn, soy, and any form of preservative are not necessary for dogs and can even cause them harm. Needless to say, it’s best to avoid these when considering the best ingredients for your dog’s diet. Learn more in our useful A-Z library of food your dog can and can’t eat.

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Why is raw feeding dogs the best approach?

Feeding raw food to dogs is the most natural and effective way to ensure they receive the nutritional benefits that nature intended for them. Mimicking the diet that dogs would eat in the wild serves their health and wellbeing in numerous ways.

Raw meat based food consists of bioavailable ingredients that are easily digested, providing dogs with the key elements that their bodies need to function properly and thrive.
A raw food diet avoids ingredients that dogs find hard to digest (such as grains, wheat etc.), and includes those that dogs were naturally intended to eat (such as raw meat, bone, and plant fibre). Therefore, raw feeding reduces the potential for health conditions such as allergies and digestive issues, which are often caused by imbalanced gut health and malnutrition from inappropriate ingredients.

The canine body is naturally designed to eat and digest raw meat based food, just as they have in the wild for millennia. This makes raw feeding ideal for avoiding unnecessary health issues and promoting healthy, happy dogs.

The benefits for your dog

The health benefits for dogs eating BARF raw dog food are numerous. Skin issues such as itching and irritation are alleviated, allergies and their various symptoms disappear, and bad breath becomes much more pleasant due to improved dental health and digestion.

Gut health, the root of many health problems, also improves from feeding raw, as the digestive tract restores and renews itself to become a more balanced and functional environment [3]. Even behaviour can be positively affected by raw feeding; the list of benefits is almost endless.

If you would like to learn more, I go into more detail in our main article on the benefits of raw dog food.

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Shinier coat and
healthier skin

Our raw food for dogs is high in quality digestible protein and provide essential amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes and many other healthy ingredients that benefit the skin and fur. The result—a glossy coat that is the envy of the neighbourhood.

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More stable
energy

We include minimal sugars and starches in our recipes, which means the sudden influx of glucose and insulin from these ingredients that dictate energy slumps and spikes, don’t occur. As a result, energy remains much more stable.

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Increased vitality in
older dogs

Feeding raw foods to older dogs is beneficial in many ways. Natural ingredients are rich in antioxidants, minimise water retention and inflammation, and deliver natural joint support, all of which help older dogs to maintain energy and vitality.

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Better
digestion

Our ingredients are biologically appropriate for a dog’s digestive system. Packed with natural enzymes, raw is digested much more efficiently, minimising digestive issues, gas and bloating.

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Improved mobility &
ease of movement

We include balanced ratios of bone and collagen in our raw food for dogs, making them a natural source of calcium, phosphorus, glucosamine, and chondroitin. These nutrients contribute to joint health by reducing inflammation and strengthening ligaments for improved mobility.

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Easier weight
control

By formulating our raw food recipes using high protein, moderate fat and low carbohydrate ingredients, we ensure ProDog meals deliver a dog’s most important energy sources in perfectly balanced ratios. As such, weight management improves naturally.

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Reduction of allergies
and sensitivities

Our raw food meals are naturally hypoallergenic because we include zero ingredients known to trigger allergy symptoms, such as grains, gluten, fillers, synthetic colourings, and preservatives. Meanwhile, the gut is the root of allergy symptoms. A diet rich in nutrients that nourish the gut, such as natural glutamine and gentle food on the digestive system, can drastically reduce allergy symptoms.

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Improved
physique

Healthy muscle tone, definition, posture, and shape all improve with a quality raw food diet. We expertly formulate our recipes to deliver optimal protein levels, thereby providing the amino acids necessary to promote muscle density and healthy muscle gain whilst also supporting the reduction of excess weight caused by fluid retention or unnecessary fat stores.

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Reinforced immune
system

A raw food diet contains live bacteria and enzymes that support effective digestion; this means the abundance of nutrients in the fresh, natural ingredients are easily absorbed and transported to the cells and systems that need them, including the immune system. ProDog raw food provides enriching, immune-boosting nutrition in every meal.

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Reduced hyperactivity
& behavioural issues

The gut and brain are connected, and a dog’s food can either nourish or damage the gut. Because a natural raw food diet helps to maintain harmony in the gut, it can positively influence the delicate balance of neurotransmitters sending signals to the brain that impact mood, cognition and behaviour.

Surveys show that owners describe their pets as friendlier, more interactive, sociable, and affectionate once they switch to a raw diet.

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Fresher breath and
better dental hygiene

Our barf food for dogs contains minimal starches and sugars, providing no fuel for dental plaque to thrive. Adding raw bones and natural chews improves dental health further. The chewing action required to gnaw natural chews eliminates plaque and bacteria damaging to teeth.

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Smaller, firmer, less
odour stools

Dogs create less waste when fed a raw diet because most of their food is fully digested and utilised. Bone firms stools, which makes them easy to pick up. This firmer consistency also helps the natural expression of anal glands, preventing them from filling up and becoming inflamed.

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Raw feeding guidelines for dogs

ProDog Raw’s mission is to deliver a comprehensive, natural, balanced raw diet for dogs that is expertly formulated to ensure your dog gets the absolute best in canine nutrition. We do this by providing your dog with an ethical, premium grade, varied menu that covers the complete nutritional spectrum, and by providing you with the information you need to help you successfully introduce this exceptional raw diet to your dog with minimal fuss and disruption.

Every dog is different, so their individual needs will vary. However, a well-balanced, varied diet including the elements listed above is a good starting point and will contribute to your dog’s improved health. Avoiding ingredients that are hard to digest such as grains, corn, wheat and soy is crucial, as is determining how much raw food your dog needs to achieve the maximum benefits.

Our raw food calculator will assist you in figuring out how much raw food your dog needs based on life stage, weight, and dietary goals.

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How to switch to raw

At ProDog Raw, we’re huge advocates of feeding dogs a species-appropriate, raw food diet. The health benefits and natural consequences of feeding dogs the way nature intended is hard to ignore, which is why we strive to make this a possibility for dogs everywhere. Follow our switching advice below.

For younger, generally healthy dogs, switching can be as simple as replacing their old food with their new, raw food diet. If digestion issues present, additional gut support such as our Digest supplement or Probiotic paste can assist their digestion while they adapt to the change.

Older dogs or dogs with health concerns including digestive issues should be switched to raw food more gradually, ideally over a period of 7-10 days. Simply replace a small amount of their current food with the raw, gradually increasing each day until they’re fully transitioned. Again, more details on this topic can be found in our comprehensive guide to switching your dog’s food to raw.

Our full range of raw dog food offers convenient, natural, well-balanced meals for dogs of all breeds and ages (including those with various health issues), making the healthiest dog food diet accessible for all. Try our many available options today. Your dog will thank you!

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Afador

Average weight:
23KG - 34KG

How much food should a Afador eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 680g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £2.92

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Affenhuahua

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How much food should a Affenhuahua eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Affenpinscher

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How much food should a Affenpinscher eat a day:
Adult: 60g - 80g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Afghan Hound

Average weight:
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How much food should a Afghan Hound eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 540g

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How much food should a Airedale Terrier eat a day:
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How much food should a Akbash eat a day:
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Akita Chow

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How much food should a Akita Chow eat a day:
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Akita Pit

Average weight:
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How much food should a Akita Pit eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Akita Shepherd

Average weight:
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How much food should a Akita Shepherd eat a day:
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Alaskan Klee Kai

Average weight:
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How much food should a Alaskan Klee Kai eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Alaskan Malamute

Average weight:
34KG - 45KG

How much food should a Alaskan Malamute eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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American Bulldog

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How much food should a American Bulldog eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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American Foxhound

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How much food should a American Foxhound eat a day:
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American Hairless Terrier

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How much food should a American Hairless Terrier eat a day:
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American Leopard Hound

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How much food should a American Leopard Hound eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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American Pitbull Terrier

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How much food should a American Pitbull Terrier eat a day:
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American Pugabull

Average weight:
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How much food should a American Pugabull eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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American Staffordshire Terrier

Average weight:
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How much food should a American Staffordshire Terrier eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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American Water Spaniel

Average weight:
11KG - 20KG

How much food should a American Water Spaniel eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 400g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Anatolian Shepherd

Average weight:
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How much food should a Anatolian Shepherd eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Appenzeller Sennenhunde

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How much food should a Appenzeller Sennenhunde eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.89 - £2.15

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Auggie

Average weight:
9KG - 14KG

How much food should a Auggie eat a day:
Adult: 180g - 280g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Aussiedoodle

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How much food should a Aussiedoodle eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Aussiepom

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How much food should a Aussiepom eat a day:
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Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Cattle

Average weight:
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How much food should a Australian Cattle eat a day:
Adult: 280g - 460g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.20 - £1.98

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Australian Kelpie

Average weight:
11KG - 21KG

How much food should a Australian Kelpie eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 420g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Retriever

Average weight:
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How much food should a Australian Retriever eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 540g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Shepherd

Average weight:
18KG - 30KG

How much food should a Australian Shepherd eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 600g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Shepherd Husky

Average weight:
18KG - 30KG

How much food should a Australian Shepherd Husky eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 600g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Shepherd Lab Mix

Average weight:
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How much food should a Australian Shepherd Lab Mix eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 720g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix

Average weight:
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How much food should a Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix eat a day:
Adult: 280g - 780g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle

Average weight:
16KG - 23KG

How much food should a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle eat a day:
Adult: 320g - 460g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.38 - £1.98

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Australian Terrier

Average weight:
6KG - 7KG

How much food should a Australian Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 120g - 140g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.52 - £0.60

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Azawakh

Average weight:
15KG - 25KG

How much food should a Azawakh eat a day:
Adult: 300g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.29 - £2.15

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Barbet Feeding Guide

Barbet

Average weight:
17KG - 28KG

How much food should a Barbet eat a day:
Adult: 340g - 560g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.46 - £2.41

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Basenji Feeding Guide

Basenji

Average weight:
10KG - 11KG

How much food should a Basenji eat a day:
Adult: 200g - 220g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.86 - £0.95

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Bassador Feeding Guide

Bassador

Average weight:
20KG - 32KG

How much food should a Bassador eat a day:
Adult: 400g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.72 - £2.75

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Basset Fauve De Bretagne

Average weight:
11KG - 16KG

How much food should a Basset Fauve De Bretagne eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 320g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.95 - £1.38

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Basset Hound Feeding Guide

Basset Hound

Average weight:
23KG - 30KG

How much food should a Basset Hound eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 600g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £2.58

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Basset Retriever Feeding Guide

Basset Retriever

Average weight:
18KG - 32KG

How much food should a Basset Retriever eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £2.75

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Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound Feeding Guide

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Average weight:
20KG - 25KG

How much food should a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound eat a day:
Adult: 400g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.72 - £2.15

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Beabull Feeding Guide

Beabull

Average weight:
14KG - 27KG

How much food should a Beabull eat a day:
Adult: 280g - 540g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.20 - £2.32

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Beagle Feeding Guide

Beagle

Average weight:
8KG - 14KG

How much food should a Beagle eat a day:
Adult: 160g - 280g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.69 - £1.20

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Beaglier Feeding Guide

Beaglier

Average weight:
5KG - 9KG

How much food should a Beaglier eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 180g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.77

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Bearded Collie Feeding Guide

Bearded Collie

Average weight:
20KG - 25KG

How much food should a Bearded Collie eat a day:
Adult: 400g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.72 - £2.15

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Bedlington Terrier Feeding Guide

Bedlington Terrier

Average weight:
8KG - 10KG

How much food should a Bedlington Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 160g - 200g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.69 - £0.86

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Belgian Malinois Feeding Guide

Belgian Malinois

Average weight:
18KG - 36KG

How much food should a Belgian Malinois eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 720g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £3.10

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Belgian Sheepdog Feeding Guide

Belgian Sheepdog

Average weight:
27KG - 34KG

How much food should a Belgian Sheepdog eat a day:
Adult: 540g - 680g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.32 - £2.92

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Belgian Tervuren Feeding Guide

Belgian Tervuren

Average weight:
18KG - 32KG

How much food should a Belgian Tervuren eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £2.75

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Bergamasco Sheepdog Feeding Guide

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Average weight:
25KG - 39KG

How much food should a Bergamasco Sheepdog eat a day:
Adult: 500g - 780g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.15 - £3.35

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Berger Picard Feeding Guide

Berger Picard

Average weight:
23KG - 32KG

How much food should a Berger Picard eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £2.75

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Bernedoodle Feeding Guide

Bernedoodle

Average weight:
5KG - 41KG

How much food should a Bernedoodle eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 820g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £3.53

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Bernese Mountain Feeding Guide

Bernese Mountain

Average weight:
32KG - 52KG

How much food should a Bernese Mountain eat a day:
Adult: 640g - 1040g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.75 - £4.47

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Bichon Frise Feeding Guide

Bichon Frise

Average weight:
3KG - 5KG

How much food should a Bichon Frise eat a day:
Adult: 60g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.26 - £0.43

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Biewer Terrier Feeding Guide

Biewer Terrier

Average weight:
2KG - 4KG

How much food should a Biewer Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 80g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.17 - £0.34

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Black And Tan Coonhound Feeding Guide

Black And Tan Coonhound

Average weight:
34KG - 45KG

How much food should a Black And Tan Coonhound eat a day:
Adult: 680g - 900g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.92 - £3.87

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Black Mouth Cur Feeding Guide

Black Mouth Cur

Average weight:
18KG - 43KG

How much food should a Black Mouth Cur eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 860g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £3.70

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Black Russian Terrier Feeding Guide

Black Russian Terrier

Average weight:
36KG - 64KG

How much food should a Black Russian Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 720g - 1280g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£3.10 - £5.50

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Bloodhound Feeding Guide

Bloodhound

Average weight:
36KG - 50KG

How much food should a Bloodhound eat a day:
Adult: 720g - 1000g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£3.10 - £4.30

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Blue Lacy Feeding Guide

Blue Lacy

Average weight:
11KG - 23KG

How much food should a Blue Lacy eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 460g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.95 - £1.98

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Bluetick Coonhound Feeding Guide

Bluetick Coonhound

Average weight:
20KG - 45KG

How much food should a Bluetick Coonhound eat a day:
Adult: 400g - 900g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.72 - £3.87

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Bocker Feeding Guide

Bocker

Average weight:
9KG - 14KG

How much food should a Bocker eat a day:
Adult: 180g - 280g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.77 - £1.20

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Boerboel Feeding Guide

Boerboel

Average weight:
50KG - 91KG

How much food should a Boerboel eat a day:
Adult: 1000g - 1820g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£4.30 - £7.83

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Boglen Terrier Feeding Guide

Boglen Terrier

Average weight:
5KG - 18KG

How much food should a Boglen Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 360g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £1.55

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Bohemian Shepherd Feeding Guide

Bohemian Shepherd

Average weight:
16KG - 27KG

How much food should a Bohemian Shepherd eat a day:
Adult: 320g - 540g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.38 - £2.32

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Bolognese Feeding Guide

Bolognese

Average weight:
4KG - 6KG

How much food should a Bolognese eat a day:
Adult: 80g - 120g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.34 - £0.52

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Borador Feeding Guide

Borador

Average weight:
18KG - 30KG

How much food should a Borador eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 600g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £2.58

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Border Collie Feeding Guide

Border Collie

Average weight:
14KG - 20KG

How much food should a Border Collie eat a day:
Adult: 280g - 400g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.20 - £1.72

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Border Sheepdog Feeding Guide

Border Sheepdog

Average weight:
11KG - 20KG

How much food should a Border Sheepdog eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 400g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.95 - £1.72

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Border Terrier Feeding Guide

Border Terrier

Average weight:
5KG - 7KG

How much food should a Border Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 140g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.60

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Bordoodle Feeding Guide

Bordoodle

Average weight:
14KG - 27KG

How much food should a Bordoodle eat a day:
Adult: 280g - 540g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.20 - £2.32

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Borzoi Feeding Guide

Borzoi

Average weight:
25KG - 48KG

How much food should a Borzoi eat a day:
Adult: 500g - 960g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.15 - £4.13

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Boshih Feeding Guide

Boshih

Average weight:
5KG - 9KG

How much food should a Boshih eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 180g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.77

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Bossie Feeding Guide

Bossie

Average weight:
11KG - 18KG

How much food should a Bossie eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 360g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.95 - £1.55

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Boston Boxer Feeding Guide

Boston Boxer

Average weight:
10KG - 25KG

How much food should a Boston Boxer eat a day:
Adult: 200g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.86 - £2.15

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Boston Terrier Feeding Guide

Boston Terrier

Average weight:
5KG - 11KG

How much food should a Boston Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 220g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.95

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Boston Terrier Pekingese Mix Feeding Guide

Boston Terrier Pekingese Mix

Average weight:
5KG - 11KG

How much food should a Boston Terrier Pekingese Mix eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 220g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.95

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Bouvier Des Flandres Feeding Guide

Bouvier Des Flandres

Average weight:
32KG - 45KG

How much food should a Bouvier Des Flandres eat a day:
Adult: 640g - 900g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.75 - £3.87

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Boxador Feeding Guide

Boxador

Average weight:
23KG - 50KG

How much food should a Boxador eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 1000g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £4.30

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Boxer Feeding Guide

Boxer

Average weight:
27KG - 32KG

How much food should a Boxer eat a day:
Adult: 540g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.32 - £2.75

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Boxerdoodle Feeding Guide

Boxerdoodle

Average weight:
5KG - 32KG

How much food should a Boxerdoodle eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £2.75

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Boxmatian Feeding Guide

Boxmatian

Average weight:
23KG - 41KG

How much food should a Boxmatian eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 820g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £3.53

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Boxweiler Feeding Guide

Boxweiler

Average weight:
32KG - 45KG

How much food should a Boxweiler eat a day:
Adult: 640g - 900g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.75 - £3.87

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Boykin Spaniel Feeding Guide

Boykin Spaniel

Average weight:
11KG - 18KG

How much food should a Boykin Spaniel eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 360g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.95 - £1.55

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Bracco Italiano Feeding Guide

Bracco Italiano

Average weight:
25KG - 41KG

How much food should a Bracco Italiano eat a day:
Adult: 500g - 820g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.15 - £3.53

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Braque Du Bourbonnais Feeding Guide

Braque Du Bourbonnais

Average weight:
16KG - 25KG

How much food should a Braque Du Bourbonnais eat a day:
Adult: 320g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.38 - £2.15

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Briard Feeding Guide

Briard

Average weight:
32KG - 45KG

How much food should a Briard eat a day:
Adult: 640g - 900g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.75 - £3.87

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Brittany Feeding Guide

Brittany

Average weight:
14KG - 18KG

How much food should a Brittany eat a day:
Adult: 280g - 360g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.20 - £1.55

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Broholmer Feeding Guide

Broholmer

Average weight:
41KG - 68KG

How much food should a Broholmer eat a day:
Adult: 820g - 1360g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£3.53 - £5.85

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Brussels Griffon Feeding Guide

Brussels Griffon

Average weight:
3KG - 5KG

How much food should a Brussels Griffon eat a day:
Adult: 60g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.26 - £0.43

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Bugg Feeding Guide

Bugg

Average weight:
5KG - 11KG

How much food should a Bugg eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 220g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.95

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Bull Terrier Feeding Guide

Bull Terrier

Average weight:
16KG - 34KG

How much food should a Bull Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 320g - 680g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.38 - £2.92

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Bull-Pei Feeding Guide

Bull-Pei

Average weight:
16KG - 30KG

How much food should a Bull-Pei eat a day:
Adult: 320g - 600g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.38 - £2.58

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Bullador Feeding Guide

Bullador

Average weight:
23KG - 41KG

How much food should a Bullador eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 820g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £3.53

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Bullboxer Pit Feeding Guide

Bullboxer Pit

Average weight:
23KG - 36KG

How much food should a Bullboxer Pit eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 720g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £3.10

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Bulldog Feeding Guide

Bulldog

Average weight:
18KG - 23KG

How much food should a Bulldog eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 460g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £1.98

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Bullmastiff Feeding Guide

Bullmastiff

Average weight:
45KG - 59KG

How much food should a Bullmastiff eat a day:
Adult: 900g - 1180g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£3.87 - £5.07

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Bullmatian Feeding Guide

Bullmatian

Average weight:
19KG - 30KG

How much food should a Bullmatian eat a day:
Adult: 380g - 600g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.63 - £2.58

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Cairn Terrier Feeding Guide

Cairn Terrier

Average weight:
6KG - 7KG

How much food should a Cairn Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 120g - 140g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.52 - £0.60

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Canaan Feeding Guide

Canaan

Average weight:
16KG - 25KG

How much food should a Canaan eat a day:
Adult: 320g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.38 - £2.15

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Cane Corso Feeding Guide

Cane Corso

Average weight:
41KG - 54KG

How much food should a Cane Corso eat a day:
Adult: 820g - 1080g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£3.53 - £4.64

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi Feeding Guide

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Average weight:
11KG - 17KG

How much food should a Cardigan Welsh Corgi eat a day:
Adult: 220g - 340g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.95 - £1.46

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Carolina Feeding Guide

Carolina

Average weight:
15KG - 25KG

How much food should a Carolina eat a day:
Adult: 300g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.29 - £2.15

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Catahoula Bulldog Feeding Guide

Catahoula Bulldog

Average weight:
34KG - 45KG

How much food should a Catahoula Bulldog eat a day:
Adult: 680g - 900g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.92 - £3.87

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Catahoula Leopard Feeding Guide

Catahoula Leopard

Average weight:
23KG - 41KG

How much food should a Catahoula Leopard eat a day:
Adult: 460g - 820g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.98 - £3.53

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Caucasian Shepherd Feeding Guide

Caucasian Shepherd

Average weight:
36KG - 100KG

How much food should a Caucasian Shepherd eat a day:
Adult: 720g - 2000g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£3.10 - £8.60

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Cav-A-Jack Feeding Guide

Cav-A-Jack

Average weight:
6KG - 8KG

How much food should a Cav-A-Jack eat a day:
Adult: 120g - 160g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.52 - £0.69

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Cavachon Feeding Guide

Cavachon

Average weight:
7KG - 16KG

How much food should a Cavachon eat a day:
Adult: 140g - 320g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.60 - £1.38

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Cavador Feeding Guide

Cavador

Average weight:
10KG - 25KG

How much food should a Cavador eat a day:
Adult: 200g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.86 - £2.15

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Feeding Guide

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Average weight:
6KG - 8KG

How much food should a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel eat a day:
Adult: 120g - 160g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.52 - £0.69

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Cavapoo Feeding Guide

Cavapoo

Average weight:
4KG - 11KG

How much food should a Cavapoo eat a day:
Adult: 80g - 220g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.34 - £0.95

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Cesky Terrier Feeding Guide

Cesky Terrier

Average weight:
6KG - 14KG

How much food should a Cesky Terrier eat a day:
Adult: 120g - 280g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.52 - £1.20

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Chabrador Feeding Guide

Chabrador

Average weight:
20KG - 36KG

How much food should a Chabrador eat a day:
Adult: 400g - 720g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.72 - £3.10

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Cheagle Feeding Guide

Cheagle

Average weight:
4KG - 9KG

How much food should a Cheagle eat a day:
Adult: 80g - 180g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.34 - £0.77

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Feeding Guide

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Average weight:
25KG - 36KG

How much food should a Chesapeake Bay Retriever eat a day:
Adult: 500g - 720g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.15 - £3.10

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Chi Chi Feeding Guide

Chi Chi

Average weight:
2KG - 5KG

How much food should a Chi Chi eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.17 - £0.43

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Chi-Poo Feeding Guide

Chi-Poo

Average weight:
2KG - 9KG

How much food should a Chi-Poo eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 180g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.17 - £0.77

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Chigi Feeding Guide

Chigi

Average weight:
5KG - 9KG

How much food should a Chigi eat a day:
Adult: 100g - 180g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.43 - £0.77

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Chihuahua Feeding Guide

Chihuahua

Average weight:
1KG - 3KG

How much food should a Chihuahua eat a day:
Adult: 20g - 60g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.09 - £0.26

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Chilier Feeding Guide

Chilier

Average weight:
3KG - 5KG

How much food should a Chilier eat a day:
Adult: 60g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.26 - £0.43

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Chinese Crested Feeding Guide

Chinese Crested

Average weight:
4KG - 5KG

How much food should a Chinese Crested eat a day:
Adult: 80g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.34 - £0.43

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Chinese Shar-Pei Feeding Guide

Chinese Shar-Pei

Average weight:
18KG - 25KG

How much food should a Chinese Shar-Pei eat a day:
Adult: 360g - 500g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£1.55 - £2.15

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Chinook Feeding Guide

Chinook

Average weight:
25KG - 32KG

How much food should a Chinook eat a day:
Adult: 500g - 640g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£2.15 - £2.75

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Chion Feeding Guide

Chion

Average weight:
2KG - 5KG

How much food should a Chion eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.17 - £0.43

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Chipin Feeding Guide

Chipin

Average weight:
2KG - 7KG

How much food should a Chipin eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 140g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.17 - £0.60

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Chiweenie Feeding Guide

Chiweenie

Average weight:
2KG - 5KG

How much food should a Chiweenie eat a day:
Adult: 40g - 100g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.17 - £0.43

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Chorkie Feeding Guide

Chorkie

Average weight:
4KG - 7KG

How much food should a Chorkie eat a day:
Adult: 80g - 140g

Cost to Feed per day (avg):
£0.34 - £0.60

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