Coton de Tulear feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Coton de Tulear.
A 5 kg (11 lb) adult usually eats 60 to 90 g of dry food a day, roughly two-thirds to 1 cup, divided into two meals. Small kibble suits the tiny mouth, and very active or young adults may need the upper end. Watch body shape by feel rather than sight, because the fluffy coat hides both excess weight and ribs that are too prominent.
The beard and mustache sit right in the food, so a shallow, wide dish helps keep them cleaner, and a stainless steel or ceramic bowl is easy to sanitize daily. Wipe the muzzle after meals and drinks with a damp cloth, then dry it; damp hair around the mouth is what turns reddish brown over time.
Coton de Tulear feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 5 kg | 300 kcal | 80 g (0.8 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 5 kg | 350 kcal | 95 g (1 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 5 kg | 370 kcal | 100 g (1 cups) |
| Male, very active | 5 kg | 470 kcal | 125 g (1.3 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
900 ml
17 cm across
Product height estimate
16.5 to 22.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.3 to 0.3 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.