About the Beagle
Scent hounds with a legendary nose and an even more legendary appetite. A typical adult Beagle weighs around 9–15 kg (Small–Medium).
How many calories does a Beagle need?
Calorie needs use the veterinary formula 70 × weight(kg)0.75 (the Resting Energy Requirement), multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.6 for a typical dog at the life stage shown. Enter your own animal's details in the calculator for an exact figure.
| Body weight | Daily calories | Dry kibble ~3,500 kcal/kg | Wet ~1,050 kcal/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 kg | 582 kcal | 166 g | 554 g |
| 9.857 kg | 623 kcal | 178 g | 593 g |
| 10.714 kg | 663 kcal | 190 g | 632 g |
| 11.571 kg | 703 kcal | 201 g | 669 g |
| 12.429 kg | 741 kcal | 212 g | 706 g |
| 13.286 kg | 779 kcal | 223 g | 742 g |
| 14.143 kg | 817 kcal | 233 g | 778 g |
| 15 kg | 854 kcal | 244 g | 813 g |
Feeding a Beagle for a healthy weight
Beagles are among the most food-driven breeds and notoriously prone to obesity — they'll counter-surf and scavenge. Rigorous portion control and secure food storage are must-haves.
What to feed a Beagle
Dogs are facultative carnivores: they thrive on meat-forward diets but can use carbohydrate and plant matter. A complete-and-balanced food (dry, wet, fresh, or properly-formulated raw) meeting AAFCO or FEDIAF standards should make up the vast majority of intake, with treats capped at 10% of daily calories.
Most adult dogs do best on two meals a day. Puppies under four months need three to four smaller meals; large-breed puppies should be fed a large-breed-specific formula to slow bone growth and protect their joints.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Beagles get fat so easily?
Beagles are scent hounds bred to be food-motivated, and they'll eat whatever they can find. Combined with a modest calorie need, this makes them very prone to obesity without strict portioning.
How much should I feed my dog per day?
A 10 kg neutered adult dog at a healthy weight needs roughly 500-560 kcal per day — about 150-165 g of standard dry kibble split over two meals. Scale up or down with weight, activity and life stage using the calculator above.
Should I feed my dog once or twice a day?
Twice a day suits most adult dogs and helps regulate appetite and blood sugar. Puppies need three or more meals; some giant breeds prone to bloat also do better with smaller, more frequent meals.