Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 85 lbs
I'm switching my one and a half year old Doberman mutts diet. I want to start cooking for him he weighs 85 lbs how much food would you recommend a day for him and what foods are best for him?
1 Answer
Published on October 13th, 2017
I calculate that an average caloric intake for an 85# active dog is around 1900 calories a day. Of course all metabolisms are slightly different. Balanceit.com is a great resource to help guide you nutritionally. Good luck and happy cooking!
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