Dogue de Bordeaux feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Dogue de Bordeaux.
Adult Dogues eat a lot, though less than their bulk suggests, because they are not especially active. A 55 kg adult typically needs around 450 to 580 g of a large-breed dry food a day, roughly 4.5 to 5.75 cups, split into two or three meals. Keep the dog lean: every spare kilogram adds load to the joints, heart and breathing.
Bloat is a real concern in this deep-chested giant. Feed two or three smaller meals rather than one, keep heavy activity out of the hour before and after eating, and slow down a gulper with a slow-feeder bowl or by scattering part of the meal. Opinion on raised bowls is divided, and one large study linked them with a higher bloat risk in large and giant dogs, so talk it through with your vet before using one.
The loose lips and jowls fling water and kibble in every direction. Put the bowls on a washable mat, keep a towel within reach, and wipe the lip folds after meals so the skin there stays clean and dry.
Dogue de Bordeaux feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 51 kg | 1870 kcal | 505 g (5 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 51 kg | 2140 kcal | 580 g (5.8 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 60 kg | 2410 kcal | 655 g (6.5 cups) |
| Male, very active | 60 kg | 3020 kcal | 815 g (8.3 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
45 to 51 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
2.8 to 3.3 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.