West Highland White Terrier Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a West Highland White Terrier
Quick answer: An average adult West Highland White Terrier (18 lb / 7.9 kg) needs about 530 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 1.4 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. West Highland White Terrier puppies need more per pound: about 1.2 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 1.6 cups by 6 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.
West Highland White Terrier puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average West Highland White Terrier 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 | ~6 lb (2.7 kg) | 452 kcal | 1.2 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~10 lb (4.5 kg) | 634 kcal | 1.7 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~12 lb (5.4 kg) | 633 kcal | 1.7 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~14 lb (6.4 kg) | 628 kcal | 1.7 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~16 lb (7.3 kg) | 622 kcal | 1.6 | 2 |
Adult West Highland White Terrier feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (13 lb) | 424 kcal (1.1 cups) | 477 kcal (1.3 cups) | 662 kcal (1.7 cups) |
| Average adult (18 lb) | 530 kcal (1.4 cups) | 596 kcal (1.6 cups) | 828 kcal (2.2 cups) |
| Heavier adult (22 lb) | 629 kcal (1.7 cups) | 707 kcal (1.9 cups) | 983 kcal (2.6 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 West Highland White Terrier?
An average adult West Highland White Terrier (18 lb / 7.9 kg) needs about 530 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 1.4 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. West Highland White Terrier puppies need more per pound: about 1.2 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 1.6 cups by 6 months.
How much should I feed a West Highland White Terrier puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a West Highland White Terrier puppy eats about 1.2 cups at 2 months, 1.7 cups at 3 months, 1.7 cups at 4 months, 1.7 cups at 5 months, 1.6 cups at 6 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a West Highland White Terrier eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life.
When should a West Highland White Terrier switch to adult food?
As a small breed, Westies typically reach adult weight by around 10-12 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.