Norfolk Terrier feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Norfolk Terrier.
A 5.5 kg adult with moderate activity typically needs about 350 to 420 kcal a day, roughly 90 to 110 g of a typical dry food (about 1 cup). Norfolks are enthusiastic eaters and gain weight easily, and the dense wiry coat can hide an extra kilo for months. On a dog this size, one kilo is close to a fifth of its body weight.
Measure meals, count every treat and check body condition every two weeks by running your hands along the ribs and looking for a waist from above. Two meals a day suits most adults. Use part of the daily ration for training and scent games so the dog earns food rather than simply receiving it.
A low, heavy bowl suits their short stature and stays put when an eager eater pushes it across the floor.
Norfolk Terrier feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 6 kg | 350 kcal | 95 g (1 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 6 kg | 400 kcal | 110 g (1 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 6 kg | 400 kcal | 110 g (1 cups) |
| Male, very active | 6 kg | 500 kcal | 135 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
15 to 21 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.