About the Bulldog
Calm, low-energy companions that would rather nap than run. A typical adult Bulldog weighs around 18–25 kg (Medium).
How many calories does a Bulldog need?
Calorie needs use the veterinary formula 70 × weight(kg)0.75 (the Resting Energy Requirement), multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.08 for a typical dog at the life stage shown. Enter your own animal's details in the calculator for an exact figure. The Bulldog carries a breed metabolic adjustment of ×0.9, already applied below.
| Body weight | Daily calories | Dry kibble ~3,500 kcal/kg | Wet ~1,050 kcal/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 kg | 661 kcal | 189 g | 629 g |
| 19 kg | 688 kcal | 197 g | 655 g |
| 20 kg | 715 kcal | 204 g | 681 g |
| 21 kg | 742 kcal | 212 g | 706 g |
| 22 kg | 768 kcal | 219 g | 731 g |
| 23 kg | 794 kcal | 227 g | 756 g |
| 24 kg | 820 kcal | 234 g | 781 g |
| 25 kg | 845 kcal | 241 g | 805 g |
Feeding a Bulldog for a healthy weight
English Bulldogs are highly prone to obesity, and as a brachycephalic breed extra weight strains their already-compromised breathing. Lean feeding is essential.
What to feed a Bulldog
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
How much should I feed a Bulldog?
A 23 kg Bulldog at low activity needs roughly 900-1,050 kcal a day. Their low energy means they need fewer calories than their size suggests — measure carefully to prevent obesity.
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.