LARGE BREED · 16 MONTH MATURITY
Labrador Retriever Puppy Feeding Chart & Portion Guide
Labradors frequently carry the POMC gene mutation that blunts satiety signals, making strict gram-weighed meals essential from day one.
VETERINARY BREED SPEC
Labrador Retriever Metrics
- Adult Target Weight:
- 25 – 36 kg
- Skeletal Maturity:
- ~16 Months
- Target Kibble Density:
- 355 kcal/100g
- Orthopedic Sensitivity:
- High (Controlled Growth Required)
Clinical Tip: Weigh every meal on a digital kitchen scale rather than using a scoop—a 15% scoop error can add 1.5 kg of excess fat by month 6.
MONTH-BY-MONTH RATION SCHEDULE
Labrador Retriever Daily Feeding Chart (2 to 12 Months)
Calculated for an average Labrador Retriever maturing to 31 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 | 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) | 17% | 735 kcal (3.0× RER) | 207 g/day (1.9 cups) | 735 g/day | 4 × 52 g |
| 3 Months | 8.7 kg (19.2 lbs) | 28% | 1065 kcal (3.0× RER) | 300 g/day (2.7 cups) | 1065 g/day | 3 × 100 g |
| 4 Months | 12.1 kg (26.7 lbs) | 39% | 1135 kcal (2.5× RER) | 320 g/day (2.9 cups) | 1135 g/day | 3 × 107 g |
| 5 Months | 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs) | 50% | 1368 kcal (2.5× RER) | 385 g/day (3.5 cups) | 1368 g/day | 3 × 128 g |
| 6 Months | 18.9 kg (41.7 lbs) | 61% | 1270 kcal (2.0× RER) | 358 g/day (3.3 cups) | 1270 g/day | 2 × 179 g |
| 8 Months | 23.9 kg (52.7 lbs) | 77% | 1514 kcal (2.0× RER) | 426 g/day (3.9 cups) | 1514 g/day | 2 × 213 g |
| 10 Months | 27.6 kg (60.8 lbs) | 89% | 1433 kcal (1.7× RER) | 404 g/day (3.7 cups) | 1433 g/day | 2 × 202 g |
| 12 Months | 30.1 kg (66.4 lbs) | 97% | 1530 kcal (1.7× RER) | 431 g/day (3.9 cups) | 1530 g/day | 2 × 216 g |
BREED NUTRITION FAQ
Labrador Retriever Puppy Feeding Questions
How much should I feed my Labrador Retriever puppy by weight and age?
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At 2 months old (~5.3 kg), a Labrador Retriever puppy typically needs 735 kcal per day, which equals 207g (1.9 cups) of 355 kcal/100g puppy kibble split across 4 meals. By 6 months (~18.9 kg), they require 1270 kcal/day or 358g/day across 2–3 meals.
When should a Labrador Retriever switch from puppy food to adult dog food?
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A Labrador Retriever (Large Breed) reaches skeletal maturity around 16 months with a target adult weight of 25 – 36 kg. Transition to an adult dog maintenance formula (1.6× RER) at 16 months using our 7-day food transition planner.