Yorkshire Terrier feeding guide: how much and how often
Daily calories, portions by age and practical feeding tips for the Yorkshire Terrier.
A 3 kg adult Yorkie typically needs somewhere around 200 to 260 kcal a day, which works out to roughly 50 to 70 g of dry food (about half to three quarters of a cup, depending on the recipe). That is a small amount, and a few cubes of cheese or a crust of toast can add 20 percent to the day's total. Weigh the food rather than scooping by eye, and count training treats as part of the ration.
Choose a small kibble that suits a tiny jaw, and split the day into two meals for adults. Young puppies do better on three or four small meals spaced through the day, because very small breeds can run low on blood sugar if they go too long without food. A puppy that becomes wobbly, trembling or unusually sleepy needs a vet straight away.
Long facial hair tends to trail into the bowl. A shallow, wide dish keeps the moustache cleaner than a deep one, and tying the topknot up with a small band keeps hair away from the food. Wipe the face after meals so food residue does not stain the coat around the mouth.
Yorkshire Terrier feeding in numbers
Illustrative adult portions
| Dog | Weight | Calories | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, relaxed lifestyle | 3 kg | 190 kcal | 55 g (0.5 cups) |
| Female, typical pet | 3 kg | 220 kcal | 60 g (0.5 cups) |
| Male, typical pet | 3 kg | 220 kcal | 60 g (0.5 cups) |
| Male, very active | 3 kg | 280 kcal | 75 g (0.8 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
500 ml
14 cm across
Product height estimate
11.5 to 17.5 cm
not a veterinary recommendation
Rough drinking estimate
0.1 to 0.1 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.