GIANT BREED · 24 MONTH MATURITY
Great Dane Puppy Feeding Chart & Portion Guide
Great Dane puppies multiply their birth weight nearly 100-fold in 18 months, requiring strict calorie and calcium control.
VETERINARY BREED SPEC
Great Dane Metrics
- Adult Target Weight:
- 50 – 75 kg
- Skeletal Maturity:
- ~24 Months
- Target Kibble Density:
- 340 kcal/100g
- Orthopedic Sensitivity:
- High (Controlled Growth Required)
Clinical Tip: Choose a Giant-Breed Puppy formula with lower energy density (~330–350 kcal/100g) and feed 3 smaller meals daily to minimize gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) risk.
MONTH-BY-MONTH RATION SCHEDULE
Great Dane Daily Feeding Chart (2 to 12 Months)
Calculated for an average Great Dane maturing to 60 kg on puppy kibble (340 kcal/100g) or wet food (100 kcal/100g).
| Puppy Age | Est. Weight | % Adult | Daily Kcal | Dry Kibble (340 kcal) | Wet Food (100 kcal) | Recommended Meals |
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| 2 Months | 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs) | 13% | 981 kcal (3.0× RER) | 289 g/day (2.6 cups) | 981 g/day | 4 × 72 g |
| 3 Months | 13.2 kg (29.1 lbs) | 22% | 1455 kcal (3.0× RER) | 428 g/day (3.9 cups) | 1455 g/day | 3 × 143 g |
| 4 Months | 18.6 kg (41 lbs) | 31% | 1568 kcal (2.5× RER) | 461 g/day (4.2 cups) | 1568 g/day | 3 × 154 g |
| 5 Months | 24.6 kg (54.2 lbs) | 41% | 1933 kcal (2.5× RER) | 569 g/day (5.2 cups) | 1933 g/day | 3 × 190 g |
| 6 Months | 30.6 kg (67.5 lbs) | 51% | 1822 kcal (2.0× RER) | 536 g/day (4.9 cups) | 1822 g/day | 2 × 268 g |
| 8 Months | 39.6 kg (87.3 lbs) | 66% | 2210 kcal (2.0× RER) | 650 g/day (5.9 cups) | 2210 g/day | 2 × 325 g |
| 10 Months | 46.8 kg (103.2 lbs) | 78% | 2130 kcal (1.7× RER) | 626 g/day (5.7 cups) | 2130 g/day | 2 × 313 g |
| 12 Months | 52.8 kg (116.4 lbs) | 88% | 2331 kcal (1.7× RER) | 686 g/day (6.2 cups) | 2331 g/day | 2 × 343 g |
BREED NUTRITION FAQ
Great Dane Puppy Feeding Questions
How much should I feed my Great Dane puppy by weight and age?
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At 2 months old (~7.8 kg), a Great Dane puppy typically needs 981 kcal per day, which equals 289g (2.6 cups) of 340 kcal/100g puppy kibble split across 4 meals. By 6 months (~30.6 kg), they require 1822 kcal/day or 536g/day across 2–3 meals.
When should a Great Dane switch from puppy food to adult dog food?
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A Great Dane (Giant Breed) reaches skeletal maturity around 24 months with a target adult weight of 50 – 75 kg. Transition to an adult dog maintenance formula (1.6× RER) at 24 months using our 7-day food transition planner.