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Feeding Medium Dog Breeds

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Weight

26-50 lb

Meals / day

Kibble

standard / medium 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.

Medium dog breeds (roughly 26-50 lb) are typically fed complete-and-balanced adult-maintenance (AAFCO); portion to body condition, in standard / medium kibble, across 2 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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Medium breeds

Airedale Terrier1164-1685 kcal/day American Water Spaniel692-1210 kcal/day Australian Cattle Dog891-1309 kcal/day Australian Shepherd985-1594 kcal/day Bearded Collie1076-1407 kcal/day Border Collie794-1407 kcal/day Boykin Spaniel692-1108 kcal/day Brittany794-1108 kcal/day Bull Terrier1164-1685 kcal/day Bull Terrier (Colored)1164-1685 kcal/day Bulldog985-1309 kcal/day Canaan Dog891-1407 kcal/day Cardigan Welsh Corgi692-1066 kcal/day Chinese Shar-Pei1076-1501 kcal/day Cirneco dell'Etna518-802 kcal/day Cocker Spaniel585-893 kcal/day English Cocker Spaniel713-981 kcal/day English Springer Spaniel985-1309 kcal/day Entlebucher Mountain Dog985-1594 kcal/day Field Spaniel891-1309 kcal/day Finnish Lapphund852-1368 kcal/day Finnish Spitz585-959 kcal/day Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen985-1210 kcal/day Harrier1076-1501 kcal/day Icelandic Sheepdog692-893 kcal/day Irish Terrier692-825 kcal/day Keeshond891-1210 kcal/day Kerry Blue Terrier852-1108 kcal/day Lagotto Romagnolo671-1002 kcal/day Miniature Bull Terrier541-848 kcal/day Mudi541-870 kcal/day Norwegian Buhund713-1108 kcal/day Norwegian Elkhound1129-1407 kcal/day Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever891-1309 kcal/day Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen692-1108 kcal/day Polish Lowland Sheepdog794-1309 kcal/day Puli692-1002 kcal/day Pumi629-870 kcal/day Samoyed891-1594 kcal/day Shar-Pei1076-1501 kcal/day Siberian Husky891-1501 kcal/day Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier794-1108 kcal/day Spanish Water Dog813-1290 kcal/day Staffordshire Bull Terrier671-1066 kcal/day Standard Schnauzer891-1309 kcal/day Sussex Spaniel891-1210 kcal/day Swedish Vallhund585-1002 kcal/day Tibetan Terrier541-893 kcal/day Welsh Springer Spaniel891-1407 kcal/day Whippet692-1108 kcal/day Xoloitzcuintli348-1407 kcal/day

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

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Feeding Medium Dog Breeds

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