Great Pyrenees feeding chart
Working Group · Giant breed
How much to feed a Great Pyrenees, based on the NRC 2006 energy model and this breed's typical weight range — not a single manufacturer's generic chart.
Feeding notes for Great Pyreneess
- A giant-breed guardian dog whose growth needs to be paced carefully with a large/giant-breed formula — this breed does not reach full maturity until roughly 2 years old.
- A thick double coat evolved for cold climates can mask weight changes, so body condition should be checked by feel, not by eye.
Calculate this breed's daily feeding amount
Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees?
A Great Pyrenees at its typical adult weight of about 100 lb (45.4 kg) has a resting energy need of roughly 1,223 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 Great Pyrenees?
Great Pyreneess typically reach an adult weight of 85–119 lb (38.6–54 kg), though individual dogs vary with sex, line, and body condition.
When does a Great Pyrenees stop growing?
As a giant-sized breed, a Great Pyrenees typically reaches its adult weight by around 20 months old, though full skeletal and muscular maturity isn't complete until roughly 24 months.
How many meals a day should a Great Pyrenees 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.