Brittany feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Brittany.
Food needs swing with the season. A 15 kg (33 lb) adult on normal pet exercise might eat around 220 to 280 g of a typical dry food a day, about 2.5 to 3 cups, while a dog hunting several days a week in autumn can need a third more. Adjust by body condition rather than by the chart on the bag: from above you should see a clear waist, and ribs should be easy to feel.
Split the ration into two meals and avoid feeding a large meal right before or after hard running. Leaving about an hour either side of strenuous work lowers the chance of stomach upset and is a sensible precaution against bloat in a deep-chested dog. On hot days in the field carry water and a collapsible bowl, because Brittanys will keep working long after they should stop for a drink.
Most are not especially greedy, and some go off their food when excited or stressed, for example on the first day of a trip. A dog that skips one meal after a busy day will usually eat the next. One that refuses food for more than a day, or seems flat and tired with it, should see a vet.
Brittany feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 15 kg | 750 kcal | 200 g (2 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 15 kg | 850 kcal | 230 g (2.3 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 16 kg | 900 kcal | 240 g (2.5 cups) |
| Male, very active | 16 kg | 1120 kcal | 305 g (3 cups) |
Puppy portions need measured weight, growth stage and the food’s energy content. A breed-average curve is not a feeding plan. Calculate with measured inputs and review the result with your vet.
Bowl capacity
1800 ml
21.5 cm across
Product height estimate
30 to 36 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.8 to 0.9 L
keep fresh water freely available
Adult examples assume midpoint breed weights, neutered pets and food with 370 kcal per 100 g. Cups assume 100 g per cup; actual food density varies. These are not measured breed requirements. Use actual weight, the food label and veterinary body-condition advice.