Yorkshire Terrier Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Yorkshire Terrier
Quick answer: An average adult Yorkshire Terrier (6 lb / 2.5 kg) needs about 222 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 0.59 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Yorkshire Terrier puppies need more per pound: about 0.50 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 0.69 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.
Yorkshire Terrier puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Yorkshire 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 | ~2 lb (0.9 kg) | 190 kcal | 0.50 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~3 lb (1.4 kg) | 266 kcal | 0.70 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~4 lb (1.8 kg) | 266 kcal | 0.70 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~5 lb (2.3 kg) | 263 kcal | 0.69 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~5 lb (2.3 kg) | 261 kcal | 0.69 | 2 |
Adult Yorkshire Terrier feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (4 lb) | 175 kcal (0.46 cups) | 197 kcal (0.52 cups) | 274 kcal (0.72 cups) |
| Average adult (6 lb) | 222 kcal (0.58 cups) | 250 kcal (0.66 cups) | 347 kcal (0.91 cups) |
| Heavier adult (7 lb) | 266 kcal (0.70 cups) | 300 kcal (0.79 cups) | 416 kcal (1.1 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 Yorkshire Terrier?
An average adult Yorkshire Terrier (6 lb / 2.5 kg) needs about 222 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 0.59 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Yorkshire Terrier puppies need more per pound: about 0.50 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 0.69 cups by 6 months.
How much should I feed a Yorkshire Terrier puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Yorkshire Terrier puppy eats about 0.50 cups at 2 months, 0.70 cups at 3 months, 0.70 cups at 4 months, 0.69 cups at 5 months, 0.69 cups at 6 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Yorkshire Terrier eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life. Very small Yorkshire Terriers can be prone to low blood sugar as puppies, so don't stretch meals too far apart.
When should a Yorkshire Terrier switch to adult food?
As a small breed, Yorkies typically reach adult weight by around 9-10 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.