Silky Terrier feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Silky Terrier.
Small stomach, big opinions. A 4.5 kg (10 lb) Silky typically needs about 60 to 90 g of a small-breed dry food a day, roughly two thirds to three quarters of a cup, split into two meals. Energy needs vary with activity, so weigh your dog every month or two and adjust portions rather than trusting the scoop.
Many Silkies are selective eaters and learn quickly that refusing a meal brings something tastier. Offer meals at set times, remove uneaten food after about 20 minutes, and resist adding extras. A shallow, wide bowl keeps the long facial hair out of food, and a quick wipe after meals prevents staining and matting around the mouth.
Silky Terrier feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 5 kg | 300 kcal | 80 g (0.8 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 5 kg | 350 kcal | 95 g (1 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 5 kg | 350 kcal | 95 g (1 cups) |
| Male, very active | 5 kg | 430 kcal | 115 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
15.5 to 21.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.2 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.