Cavalier King Charles Spaniel feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Most adult Cavaliers of around 7 kg do well on roughly 90 to 120 g of a standard dry food a day, about 1 to 1.25 cups. Treat that as a starting figure, because neutered dogs and quieter seniors often need less. Two meals, breakfast and an early evening dinner, suit the breed's small stomach and regular habits.
Appetite is the weak spot. Cavaliers beg beautifully and carry extra weight quietly under their feathering, so you may not notice it until it is well established. Run your hands along the ribs every couple of weeks: you should feel them under a thin layer of padding without pressing. Every surplus kilo adds work for a heart that may already be under strain later in life, so count treats as part of the day's ration.
Those long ears hang straight into food and water. A narrower, deeper bowl with sloping sides keeps most of the feathering out, and some owners slip a soft fabric snood over the ears at mealtimes. Wipe the ear tips afterwards so food does not dry into mats.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 7 kg | 420 kcal | 115 g (1.3 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 7 kg | 480 kcal | 130 g (1.3 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 7 kg | 480 kcal | 130 g (1.3 cups) |
| Male, very active | 7 kg | 600 kcal | 165 g (1.8 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
900 ml
17 cm across
Product height estimate
18.5 to 24.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.4 to 0.4 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.