German Shepherd Puppy Feeding Chart & Portion Guide
German Shepherd puppies have high activity demands paired with sensitive gastrointestinal tracts and long bone growth plates that close around 15–18 months.
German Shepherd Metrics
- Adult Target Weight:
- 26 – 40 kg
- Skeletal Maturity:
- ~18 Months
- Target Kibble Density:
- 355 kcal/100g
- Orthopedic Sensitivity:
- High (Controlled Growth Required)
German Shepherd Daily Feeding Chart (2 to 12 Months)
Calculated for an average German Shepherd maturing to 34 kg on puppy kibble (355 kcal/100g) or wet food (100 kcal/100g).
| Puppy Age | Est. Weight | % Adult | Daily Kcal | Dry Kibble (355 kcal) | Wet Food (100 kcal) | Recommended Meals |
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| 2 Months | 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs) | 16% | 744 kcal (3.0× RER) | 210 g/day (1.9 cups) | 744 g/day | 4 × 53 g |
| 3 Months | 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs) | 26% | 1074 kcal (3.0× RER) | 303 g/day (2.8 cups) | 1074 g/day | 3 × 101 g |
| 4 Months | 12.6 kg (27.8 lbs) | 37% | 1170 kcal (2.5× RER) | 330 g/day (3.0 cups) | 1170 g/day | 3 × 110 g |
| 5 Months | 16.3 kg (35.9 lbs) | 48% | 1420 kcal (2.5× RER) | 400 g/day (3.6 cups) | 1420 g/day | 3 × 133 g |
| 6 Months | 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs) | 59% | 1330 kcal (2.0× RER) | 375 g/day (3.4 cups) | 1330 g/day | 2 × 188 g |
| 8 Months | 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs) | 75% | 1588 kcal (2.0× RER) | 447 g/day (4.1 cups) | 1588 g/day | 2 × 224 g |
| 10 Months | 29.6 kg (65.3 lbs) | 87% | 1510 kcal (1.7× RER) | 425 g/day (3.9 cups) | 1510 g/day | 2 × 213 g |
| 12 Months | 32.3 kg (71.2 lbs) | 95% | 1612 kcal (1.7× RER) | 454 g/day (4.1 cups) | 1612 g/day | 2 × 227 g |
German Shepherd Puppy Feeding Questions
How much should I feed my German Shepherd puppy by weight and age?
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At 2 months old (~5.4 kg), a German Shepherd puppy typically needs 744 kcal per day, which equals 210g (1.9 cups) of 355 kcal/100g puppy kibble split across 4 meals. By 6 months (~20.1 kg), they require 1330 kcal/day or 375g/day across 2–3 meals.
When should a German Shepherd switch from puppy food to adult dog food?
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A German Shepherd (Large Breed) reaches skeletal maturity around 18 months with a target adult weight of 26 – 40 kg. Transition to an adult dog maintenance formula (1.6× RER) at 18 months using our 7-day food transition planner.