Parson Russell Terrier feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Parson Russell Terrier.
Parsons burn a lot of energy, but a small frame still means small meals. A 7 kg (15 lb) adult usually eats around 110 to 150 g of dry food per day, about 1.25 to 1.5 cups, split into two meals. Dogs doing agility or long runs may need 10 to 20 percent more; retired or quieter ones often need less.
They are opportunists rather than gluttons, and many are fast eaters who then go looking for the cat's dish. A puzzle feeder, or kibble scattered across the lawn, turns breakfast into a hunt, which suits the breed's brain perfectly. Keep bins and handbags out of reach: a determined terrier opens things you thought were sealed.
Weight tends to creep up after neutering and in old age, when activity drops. You should see a defined waist and feel ribs easily. A Parson carrying just 1 kg (2 lb) extra is about 15 percent over its ideal weight, the equivalent of a person gaining 10 kg.
Parson Russell Terrier 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
21.5 to 27.5 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.