If you are feeding your Poodle homemade food, a rough guideline for serving size is 1 ounce of food for each 1 pound of body weight, daily. As you can imagine, this can vary quite a bit depending on the exact ingredients.
How much should Poodles eat?
Since miniature poodles generally weigh anywhere between 15 to 17 pounds, you should feed your dog about 1 cup of food a day (a little less if he is less active).
How many cups of food should I feed my Poodle?
Assuming your dog has a typical activity level, toy breeds should have about ¼ cups to 1 cup, small breeds should have about 1 cup to 1 2/5 cup, medium breeds should have about 2 cups to 2 2/3 cups, and large breeds should have about 2 4/5 cups to 3 cups. -Senior dogs should be fed a little less than adult dogs.
How many times should a Poodle eat?
Two meals is recommended because a toy poodle's small stomach capacity means he prefers to eat smaller meals more often.
How much should a 10 pound Poodle eat?
If you're still at a loss, try PetMD's general rule of thumb for adult dogs: Toy Breeds (3-6 pounds): 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup per day. Small Breeds (10-20 pounds): 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups per day. Medium Breeds (30-50 pounds) 1 3/4 to 2 2/3 cups per day.
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