Greyhound Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Greyhound
Quick answer: An average adult Greyhound (73 lb / 33 kg) needs about 1538 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 4.0 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Greyhound puppies need more per pound: about 2.3 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 4.7 cups by 9 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.
Greyhound puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Greyhound 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 | ~15 lb (6.8 kg) | 862 kcal | 2.3 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~25 lb (11 kg) | 1312 kcal | 3.5 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~35 lb (16 kg) | 1386 kcal | 3.6 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~44 lb (20 kg) | 1442 kcal | 3.8 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~54 lb (24 kg) | 1549 kcal | 4.1 | 2 |
| 9 months | ~65 lb (29 kg) | 1777 kcal | 4.7 | 2 |
Adult Greyhound feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (55 lb) | 1250 kcal (3.3 cups) | 1407 kcal (3.7 cups) | 1954 kcal (5.1 cups) |
| Average adult (73 lb) | 1538 kcal (4.0 cups) | 1730 kcal (4.6 cups) | 2403 kcal (6.3 cups) |
| Heavier adult (90 lb) | 1809 kcal (4.8 cups) | 2035 kcal (5.4 cups) | 2826 kcal (7.4 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 Greyhound?
An average adult Greyhound (73 lb / 33 kg) needs about 1538 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 4.0 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Greyhound puppies need more per pound: about 2.3 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 4.7 cups by 9 months.
How much should I feed a Greyhound puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Greyhound puppy eats about 2.3 cups at 2 months, 3.5 cups at 3 months, 3.6 cups at 4 months, 3.8 cups at 5 months, 4.1 cups at 6 months, 4.7 cups at 9 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Greyhound 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 Greyhound switch to adult food?
As a large breed, Greyhounds typically reach adult weight by 12-18 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.