Australian Cattle Dog feeding chart
Herding Group · Medium breed
How much to feed a Australian Cattle Dog, based on the NRC 2006 energy model and this breed's typical weight range — not a single manufacturer's generic chart.
Feeding notes for Australian Cattle Dogs
- An extremely high-drive working breed bred for all-day herding stamina — a sedentary companion of this breed is commonly overfed relative to a realistically lower activity factor.
- A lean, muscular build is the breed standard; ribs should be easily felt without much pressure.
Calculate this breed's daily feeding amount
Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog?
A Australian Cattle Dog at its typical adult weight of about 42 lb (19.1 kg) has a resting energy need of roughly 638 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 Australian Cattle Dog?
Australian Cattle Dogs typically reach an adult weight of 35–50 lb (15.9–22.7 kg), though individual dogs vary with sex, line, and body condition.
When does a Australian Cattle Dog stop growing?
As a medium-sized breed, a Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog 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.