Border Collie feeding chart
Herding Group · Medium breed
How much to feed a Border Collie, based on the NRC 2006 energy model and this breed's typical weight range — not a single manufacturer's generic chart.
Feeding notes for Border Collies
- Extremely high working-dog energy needs — a companion Border Collie that isn't doing serious herding or sport work typically needs meaningfully less than the top of the "very active" range.
- Highly food-motivated, especially in training, which can lead to overfeeding via treats if total daily calories aren't tracked.
Calculate this breed's daily feeding amount
Border Collie 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 Border Collie?
A Border Collie 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 Border Collie?
Border Collies typically reach an adult weight of 30–55 lb (13.6–24.9 kg), though individual dogs vary with sex, line, and body condition.
When does a Border Collie stop growing?
As a medium-sized breed, a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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.