Lhasa Apso feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Lhasa Apso.
A typical adult Lhasa eats around 80 to 120 g of dry food a day, about 1 cup, split into two meals. Small dogs have small margins: an extra 10 g a day adds up fast on a 6 kg frame. Weigh portions with a kitchen scale rather than scooping, and include treats in the daily total.
Some Lhasas are picky, and owners who keep switching foods can create a dog that holds out for something better. Offer the meal for 15 to 20 minutes, then take it away until the next mealtime. A healthy adult skipping the odd meal is not usually a concern, but refusing food for more than a day, or weight loss you can feel over the ribs, is worth a vet visit.
The long facial hair and beard dip into food and water, which leads to staining and a damp, smelly face. A shallow, wide bowl, or tying the topknot up before meals, helps a lot. Wipe the beard after eating, and choose a stainless steel or ceramic bowl that is easy to keep clean.
Lhasa Apso feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 6 kg | 380 kcal | 100 g (1 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 6 kg | 430 kcal | 115 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
16.5 to 22.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.3 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.