Brittany feeding chart
Sporting Group · Medium breed
How much to feed a Brittany, based on the NRC 2006 energy model and this breed's typical weight range — not a single manufacturer's generic chart.
Feeding notes for Brittanys
- An extremely high-drive hunting breed — companion Brittanys are frequently overfed relative to their actual (lower) activity level compared with working-line dogs.
- Lean, athletic breed standard where ribs should be easily felt but not visible — a useful monthly hands-on check.
Calculate this breed's daily feeding amount
Brittany feeding calculator
Every complete dog food sold in the US must list this under the AAFCO calorie content statement on the bag or can — usually as kcal/cup or kcal/kg.
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Frequently asked questions
How much should I feed a Brittany?
A Brittany at its typical adult weight of about 35 lb (15.9 kg) has a resting energy need of roughly 557 kcal/day before any activity multiplier. Use the calculator above with your dog's actual weight, life stage, and your food's own calorie density for an exact daily amount.
What is the typical adult weight of a Brittany?
Brittanys typically reach an adult weight of 30–40 lb (13.6–18.1 kg), though individual dogs vary with sex, line, and body condition.
When does a Brittany stop growing?
As a medium-sized breed, a Brittany typically reaches its adult weight by around 12 months old, though full skeletal and muscular maturity isn't complete until roughly 15 months.
How many meals a day should a Brittany puppy eat?
Puppies under 4 months generally do best with 4 meals a day, tapering to 3 meals from 4 months until they approach adult size, then settling into 2 meals a day as adults — use the life-stage selector in the calculator above to switch between these.