how many cups of food should a mastiff eat?
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It is advised that a full-grown English mastiff should be fed around 6 to 10 cups of a great quality dry dog food in a single meal, twice a day. This will make up 2 pounds of food every day.
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In general, you will be increasing the food quantity for a puppy as he/she grows (don't be shocked, but some of these puppies may be eating 8-12 cups of dry food a day during a certain period in his/her development. As a general rule of thumb, provide the puppy an amount of food that he/she will eat promptly.
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Most normally active Dobermans will require a higher level of fat and protein than many other breeds throughout their lives. Adults will eat from 2-5 cups of food a day depending on the individual dogs metabolism and how much activity they are getting.
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At this age, your Rottie will be eating roughly seven to nine cups of food daily. IMPORTANT: You don't have to feed your Rottie what it says on the dog food bag! This is just a guideline. According to the bag, Maximus should eat 9 1/2 to 10 cups of food a day.
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Because these dogs are so small, they do not require as much food as many other dogs. Dogs weighing less than 10 pounds require only between 1/4 cup and 3/4 cup of dry food per day. Very active toy breed dogs may eat as much as 1 cup of food on a daily basis.
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After 6 months, offer the dog two meals per day. The amount of food a puppy needs to maintain good body condition will vary depending on the individual metabolism and activity level. As a general rule healthy Bernese will eat from 3-6 cups of good quality food daily.
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Puppy should be eating 2 to 3 cups of food a day. 12 weeks to 6 months: Puppy needs to be eating puppy food 2 to 3 times a day, with meals divided into equal amounts.
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Young pups might eat a bit over a cup a day, older pups can eat up to 3 cups a day. Adults need fewer calories per pound of body weight than their younger counterparts, about 40. Depending on an adult Boxer dog's size, food is usually in the 3 to 5 cup per day range.
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Most dog food bags suggest feeding too much. I send our 10 week old puppies home eating about 1/2 cup of food 3 times a day. By 3 months, they will need a total of 2 cups a day and by 4 months, they should be eating about 2 1/2 cups a day. Increase to about 3 cups a day by 5 months for boys and by 6 months for girls.
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In summary, feeding Boxer dogs about 2.5 to 3 cups of quality kibble per day in two servings is a good starting point. Amount fed may go up or down based on your dog's size, weight, age and overall daily activity.
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I send our 10 week old puppies home eating about 1/2 cup of food 3 times a day. By 3 months, they will need a total of 2 cups a day and by 4 months, they should be eating about 2 1/2 cups a day. Increase to about 3 cups a day by 5 months for boys and by 6 months for girls.
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Feeding Your Adult Maltese from 2-4 pounds generally eat ¼ cup to ½ cup of food per day. Maltese from 5 and up pounds will eat ½ cup to ¾ cup of food per day.
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Contrary to their size, the Newfoundland does not need a lot of food to grow properly or to maintain a weight appropriate for its size. On the average, a growing puppy eats approximately 2 cups of food 3 times daily at age six months. Most adults eat 2-3 measuring cups of food twice a day.
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Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Newfoundland puppies need slow, steady growth. Feed a good-quality diet with 22 to 24 percent protein, and 12 to 15 percent fat.
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We recommend approximately 1 to 1 ½ cups in the morning and 1 to 1 ½ cups in the evening. The amounts shown on most bags and cans of dog food are usually too much to feed the hound. Add in 2 tablespoons of canned food to moisten the dry.
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Determining the right amount of food: However, recommended daily amount for average Pomeranian adult is 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day which should be given in two meals. For puppies, use the following slab: 1/2 cup of food for 1 pound puppy.
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The recommended amount on the dog food label is simply a starting point; your dog may require more or less. In general, a Yorkshire Terrier eats 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup daily. Puppies require 3 to 4 meals daily, and an adult dog should eat twice daily.