Dachshund feeding chart
Hound Group · Small breed
How much to feed a Dachshund, based on the NRC 2006 energy model and this breed's typical weight range — not a single manufacturer's generic chart.
Feeding notes for Dachshunds
- Long back makes excess weight a direct risk factor for intervertebral disc disease — keeping this breed lean is a spinal-health issue, not just a cosmetic one.
- Miniature and standard varieties have meaningfully different calorie needs, so confirm which size you have rather than relying on a single generic chart.
Calculate this breed's daily feeding amount
Dachshund 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 Dachshund?
A Dachshund at its typical adult weight of about 20 lb (9.1 kg) has a resting energy need of roughly 366 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 Dachshund?
Dachshunds typically reach an adult weight of 16–32 lb (7.3–14.5 kg), though individual dogs vary with sex, line, and body condition.
When does a Dachshund stop growing?
As a small-sized breed, a Dachshund typically reaches its adult weight by around 11 months old, though full skeletal and muscular maturity isn't complete until roughly 12 months.
How many meals a day should a Dachshund 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.