Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen.
Expect a 15 kg (33 lb) adult to eat roughly 190 to 240 g of dry food a day, about 2 to 2.75 cups, split into two meals. PBGVs adore food and scavenge shamelessly, so weigh portions and store the bag in a closed cupboard. Extra weight puts strain on a long back carried on short legs.
Beards and ears trail into food and water, so a narrower bowl helps, and a quick wipe after meals keeps the face from turning sticky. Many PBGVs are enthusiastic, splashy drinkers; a heavy water bowl on an absorbent mat saves the kitchen floor.
Treat the kitchen as a security zone. PBGVs are known for climbing onto chairs to reach counters, nudging open low cupboards and raiding bins. A lidded bin and a clear counter are cheaper than an emergency vet visit for something eaten that should not have been.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 14 kg | 690 kcal | 185 g (1.8 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 14 kg | 790 kcal | 215 g (2.3 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 16 kg | 870 kcal | 235 g (2.3 cups) |
| Male, very active | 16 kg | 1090 kcal | 295 g (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
22.5 to 28.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.7 to 0.9 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.