About the Poodle
Highly intelligent, active dogs across three size varieties. A typical adult Poodle weighs around 3–32 kg (Varies (Toy/Miniature/Standard)).
How many calories does a Poodle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 255 kcal | 73 g | 243 g |
| 7.143 kg | 489 kcal | 140 g | 466 g |
| 11.286 kg | 690 kcal | 197 g | 657 g |
| 15.429 kg | 872 kcal | 249 g | 830 g |
| 19.571 kg | 1042 kcal | 298 g | 993 g |
| 23.714 kg | 1204 kcal | 344 g | 1146 g |
| 27.857 kg | 1358 kcal | 388 g | 1293 g |
| 32 kg | 1507 kcal | 431 g | 1435 g |
Feeding a Poodle for a healthy weight
Poodles vary enormously by variety, so feed to the individual dog's ideal weight. All varieties stay healthiest kept lean and active.
What to feed a Poodle
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 Poodle?
It depends entirely on variety — a Toy Poodle (3-4 kg) needs a fraction of a Standard's (20-32 kg) intake. Enter your Poodle's actual weight in the calculator for a precise figure.
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.