Pembroke Welsh Corgi Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Quick answer: An average adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi (31 lb / 14 kg) needs about 813 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 2.1 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies need more per pound: about 1.5 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 2.6 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.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 | ~9 lb (4.1 kg) | 587 kcal | 1.5 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~14 lb (6.4 kg) | 838 kcal | 2.2 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~19 lb (8.6 kg) | 866 kcal | 2.3 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~22 lb (10 kg) | 874 kcal | 2.3 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~26 lb (12 kg) | 900 kcal | 2.4 | 2 |
| 9 months | ~29 lb (13 kg) | 978 kcal | 2.6 | 2 |
Adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (24 lb) | 671 kcal (1.8 cups) | 755 kcal (2.0 cups) | 1049 kcal (2.8 cups) |
| Average adult (31 lb) | 813 kcal (2.1 cups) | 915 kcal (2.4 cups) | 1271 kcal (3.3 cups) |
| Heavier adult (38 lb) | 947 kcal (2.5 cups) | 1066 kcal (2.8 cups) | 1480 kcal (3.9 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
An average adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi (31 lb / 14 kg) needs about 813 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 2.1 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies need more per pound: about 1.5 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 2.6 cups by 9 months.
How much should I feed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy eats about 1.5 cups at 2 months, 2.2 cups at 3 months, 2.3 cups at 4 months, 2.3 cups at 5 months, 2.4 cups at 6 months, 2.6 cups at 9 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Pembroke Welsh Corgi eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life.
When should a Pembroke Welsh Corgi switch to adult food?
As a medium breed, Corgis typically reach adult weight by around 12 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.