Whippet feeding chart
Hound Group · Medium breed
How much to feed a Whippet, based on the NRC 2006 energy model and this breed's typical weight range — not a single manufacturer's generic chart.
Feeding notes for Whippets
- A naturally lean sighthound build means a visible waist and easily felt ribs are the healthy target, not a sign of underfeeding — owners new to sighthounds sometimes overfeed trying to "fill out" a normal lean body.
- Low body fat gives limited insulation, so this breed often needs a bit more food in cold weather to maintain condition.
Calculate this breed's daily feeding amount
Whippet 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 Whippet?
A Whippet at its typical adult weight of about 32 lb (14.5 kg) has a resting energy need of roughly 521 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 Whippet?
Whippets typically reach an adult weight of 25–40 lb (11.3–18.1 kg), though individual dogs vary with sex, line, and body condition.
When does a Whippet stop growing?
As a medium-sized breed, a Whippet 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 Whippet 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.