Whippet Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Whippet
Quick answer: An average adult Whippet (35 lb / 16 kg) needs about 891 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 2.3 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Whippet puppies need more per pound: about 1.7 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 2.8 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.
Whippet puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Whippet 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 | ~10 lb (4.5 kg) | 643 kcal | 1.7 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~16 lb (7.3 kg) | 918 kcal | 2.4 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~21 lb (9.5 kg) | 949 kcal | 2.5 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~25 lb (11 kg) | 957 kcal | 2.5 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~30 lb (14 kg) | 986 kcal | 2.6 | 2 |
| 9 months | ~33 lb (15 kg) | 1071 kcal | 2.8 | 2 |
Adult Whippet feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (25 lb) | 692 kcal (1.8 cups) | 779 kcal (2.0 cups) | 1081 kcal (2.8 cups) |
| Average adult (35 lb) | 891 kcal (2.3 cups) | 1002 kcal (2.6 cups) | 1392 kcal (3.7 cups) |
| Heavier adult (45 lb) | 1076 kcal (2.8 cups) | 1210 kcal (3.2 cups) | 1681 kcal (4.4 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 Whippet?
An average adult Whippet (35 lb / 16 kg) needs about 891 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 2.3 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Whippet puppies need more per pound: about 1.7 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 2.8 cups by 9 months.
How much should I feed a Whippet puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Whippet puppy eats about 1.7 cups at 2 months, 2.4 cups at 3 months, 2.5 cups at 4 months, 2.5 cups at 5 months, 2.6 cups at 6 months, 2.8 cups at 9 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Whippet eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life.
When should a Whippet switch to adult food?
As a medium breed, Whippets typically reach adult weight by around 12-14 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.