Cane Corso Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Cane Corso
Quick answer: An average adult Cane Corso (104 lb / 47 kg) needs about 2016 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 5.3 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Cane Corso puppies need more per pound: about 2.4 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 6.1 cups by 12 months.
A starting point, not a prescription. Weigh your dog every 2-4 weeks and adjust by about 10% if they gain or lose weight you didn't intend. Treats should stay under 10% of daily calories.
Cane Corso puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Cane Corso puppy at 380 kcal per cup. Check your food's calories per cup and use the calculator for your puppy's actual weight.
| Age | Typical weight | Calories / day | Cups / day | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months | ~16 lb (7.3 kg) | 911 kcal | 2.4 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~28 lb (13 kg) | 1416 kcal | 3.7 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~40 lb (18 kg) | 1525 kcal | 4.0 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~52 lb (24 kg) | 1648 kcal | 4.3 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~64 lb (29 kg) | 1761 kcal | 4.6 | 2 |
| 9 months | ~83 lb (38 kg) | 2132 kcal | 5.6 | 2 |
| 12 months | ~94 lb (43 kg) | 2329 kcal | 6.1 | 2 |
Adult Cane Corso feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (88 lb) | 1779 kcal (4.7 cups) | 2001 kcal (5.3 cups) | 2779 kcal (7.3 cups) |
| Average adult (104 lb) | 2016 kcal (5.3 cups) | 2268 kcal (6.0 cups) | 3150 kcal (8.3 cups) |
| Heavier adult (120 lb) | 2244 kcal (5.9 cups) | 2525 kcal (6.6 cups) | 3507 kcal (9.2 cups) |
Calculated with RER = 70 × kg^0.75 and WSAVA-style life-stage factors (puppies tapering from 3.0 at 3 months to 2.0 from 6 months, 1.6 neutered, 1.8 intact, 2.5 very active). Starting points only — adjust to your dog's body condition.
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How much should I feed my Cane Corso?
An average adult Cane Corso (104 lb / 47 kg) needs about 2016 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 5.3 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Cane Corso puppies need more per pound: about 2.4 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 6.1 cups by 12 months.
How much should I feed a Cane Corso puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Cane Corso puppy eats about 2.4 cups at 2 months, 3.7 cups at 3 months, 4.0 cups at 4 months, 4.3 cups at 5 months, 4.6 cups at 6 months, 5.6 cups at 9 months, 6.1 cups at 12 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Cane Corso eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life. Two smaller meals rather than one large one is also often recommended for deep-chested large breeds because of bloat risk.
When should a Cane Corso switch to adult food?
As a giant breed, Cane Corsos can keep growing and filling out until 18-24 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size, and large-breed puppies should stay on a large-breed puppy formula until then to keep growth steady. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.