Swedish Vallhund feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Swedish Vallhund.
Vallhunds love food, and that is the main feeding issue. Most adults need about 150 to 220 g of a typical dry food a day, roughly 1.5 to 2.25 cups, divided into two meals, with sport and farm dogs at the upper end. Extra weight sits badly on a long, short-legged back, so keep your dog trim enough that the ribs are easy to feel.
Food puzzles and scatter feeding on the lawn use up mental energy and slow down a fast eater. If your dog empties its bowl in under a minute, a slow feeder or snuffle mat turns each meal into a small job, which suits a herding brain nicely. Keep treats pea-sized and count training rewards as part of the daily ration.
Swedish Vallhund 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 | 790 kcal | 215 g (2.3 cups) |
| Male, very active | 14 kg | 990 kcal | 265 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
20 to 26 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.