Feeding Guideline
The following guide will give you an idea of the approximate daily feeding requirement for your dog and the average monthly cost.
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Weight of Dog
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Breed Example
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% of Body Weight
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Approximate Daily Feeding Requirement
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Average Monthly Requirements
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1 - 5 kg
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Yorkshire Terrier
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3%
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30 g - 150 g
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4.5 kg
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5 - 10 kg
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Jack Russell
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3%
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150 g - 300 g
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9 kg
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10 - 15 kg
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Staffordshire Terrier
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3%
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300 g - 450 g
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14 kg
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15 - 20 kg
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Border Collie
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3%
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450 g - 600 g
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18 kg
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20 - 25 kg
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Airedale Terrier
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3%
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600 g - 750 g
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23 kg
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25 - 30 kg |
English Bulldog
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2.5%
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652 g - 750 g
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23 kg
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30 - 35 kg
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Labrador
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2.5%
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750 g - 875 g
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26 kg
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35 - 40 kg
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German Shepherd
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2.5%
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875 g - 1 kg
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30 kg
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40 - 45 kg
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Rottweiler
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2.5%
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1 kg - 1.12 kg
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34 kg
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45 - 50 kg
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Malamute
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2.5%
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1.12 kg - 1.25 kg
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38 kg
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50 - 55 kg
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Boerboel
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2.5%
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1.25 kg - 1.4 kg
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42 kg
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55 - 60 kg
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Bullmastiff
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2.5%
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1.4 kg - 1.5 kg
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45 kg
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60 kg +
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Newfoundland
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2.5%
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1.5 kg +
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45 kg
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Any weight under 25kg is calculated at 3% of total body weight and 25kg plus is calculated at 2.5% of total body weight. ie 12.5kg = 375g per day |
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It is necessary to factor into feeding calculations the age of your dog, active or inactive (ie Bulldog vs Collie). over or under their ideal weight
Please note that this feeding guideline is only applicable for adult dogs and not puppies
Kindly email us and we will supply you with the important and relevant information to feed you new furry addition
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The Dogmatters RAW diet is cost comparable to quality prescription and processed diets, yet delivers the best overall health benefits for your pet.
