Puli feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Puli.
Weight gain disappears under cords. The coat hides body shape almost entirely, so part the cords over the ribs once a month and feel with your fingertips, and step onto a bathroom scale holding your dog every few months to track changes. An adult of around 13 kg (29 lb) usually eats about 170 to 220 g of a typical dry food a day, roughly 1.75 to 2.25 cups, split into two meals.
Mealtimes bring a coat-specific chore: food and water soak into the beard and front cords. A bowl with a narrower opening keeps more of the face out of the food, some owners loosely tie the facial cords back with a soft band during meals, and a quick wipe and towel-dry afterward prevents the sour smell that damp, food-soaked cords develop. Rinse the beard daily if your dog is a messy drinker.
Puli feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 12 kg | 610 kcal | 165 g (1.8 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 12 kg | 700 kcal | 190 g (2 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 14 kg | 810 kcal | 220 g (2.3 cups) |
| Male, very active | 14 kg | 1010 kcal | 275 g (2.8 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
1800 ml
21.5 cm across
Product height estimate
27.5 to 33.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.6 to 0.8 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.