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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dogoverse โ€ข Food Guide by Size, Teeth & Tummy (Adult vs Puppy)

Choose food by size, teeth/jaw comfort and digestion. Portions are ballparksโ€”adjust for activity & body condition.

Tip: start typing to see your breedโ€™s typical size group.

Note: Some breeds vary by line/sex/age. Use your dogโ€™s current weight/body condition if unsure.

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Small Dogs (โ‰ค 10 kg)

โ„น๏ธ 120โ€“200 g/day โ€ข 2 meals๐Ÿผ 3โ€“5% body weight/day โ€ข 3โ€“4 meals
Common Breeds
PomeranianPugShih TzuMini DachshundChihuahuaMalteseYorkshire TerrierToy PoodleJack Russell TerrierFrench Bulldog
๐Ÿฆท Teeth & Jaw
Smaller jaws โ†’ choose small kibble or finely shredded meats; avoid very hard bones.
๐Ÿซƒ Digestion
Faster metabolism; smaller, more frequent meals are gentler on the tummy.
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸฆฑAdult Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
Chicken (shredded)Fish (boneless)Eggs (boiled)Turkey (lean)
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Raw porkFat trimmingsCooked bones
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
RiceOatsSweet potato (mashed)
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Uncooked legumesHeavy spices
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
CarrotsPumpkinPeasGreen beans
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
OnionGarlicRaw potatoes
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Apple (no seeds)BananaBlueberries
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisinsExcess citrus
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh waterBone broth (unsalted)
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
Cow milkSweetened drinksTea/Coffee
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Frozen banana/yogurt pops (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
Chocolate ice creamXylitol desserts
๐ŸผPuppy Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
Chicken (minced)Fish (boneless, flaked)Eggs (scrambled/boiled)
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Weight-bearing bonesHigh-fat scraps
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
Rice gruelOats well-cookedPumpkin mash
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Raw starchesSpicy foods
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
Carrot pureePumpkin puree
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
OnionGarlicLarge raw chunks
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Mashed bananaCrushed blueberries
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisins
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh waterGoat milk (small, occasional)
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
Cow milk
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Plain yogurt lick (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
Sugar treatsArtificial sweeteners
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Medium Dogs (10โ€“25 kg)

โ„น๏ธ 200โ€“350 g/day โ€ข 2 meals๐Ÿผ 3โ€“5% body weight/day โ€ข 3โ€“4 meals
Common Breeds
BeagleCocker SpanielBorder CollieAustralian ShepherdStandard SchnauzerShiba InuEnglish Springer SpanielIndian Pariah DogMini American ShepherdAmerican Cocker Spaniel
๐Ÿฆท Teeth & Jaw
Moderate bite force; medium kibble + shredded meats are comfortable.
๐Ÿซƒ Digestion
Steady schedule supports stool quality; avoid greasy gravies.
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸฆฑAdult Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
ChickenFish (boneless)EggsLean mutton
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Raw porkExcess fatCooked bones
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
RiceOatsSweet potatoPlain whole-wheat pasta
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Greasy graviesHeavy seasoning
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
CarrotsPumpkinBroccoli (small)Peas
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
OnionLeeksRaw potatoes
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Apple (no seeds)BananaPapaya
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisinsExcess citrus
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh waterBone broth (unsalted)
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
MilkshakesCaffeine
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Yogurt + fruit pops (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
ChocolateXylitol products
๐ŸผPuppy Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
Chicken (minced)Fish (boneless)EggsTurkey (minced)
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Hard bonesFatty cuts
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
Rice + pumpkinOats well-cooked
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Undercooked grains
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
Pumpkin pureeCarrot puree
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
OnionGarlic
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Mashed bananaBlueberries
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisins
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh waterGoat milk (small amounts)
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
Cow milk
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Plain yogurt (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
Sugary desserts
๐Ÿฆฎ

Large Dogs (25โ€“45 kg)

โ„น๏ธ 350โ€“550 g/day โ€ข 2 meals๐Ÿผ 3โ€“5% body weight/day โ€ข 3โ€“4 meals (split smaller)
Common Breeds
Labrador RetrieverGolden RetrieverGerman ShepherdRottweilerDobermanBoxerBelgian MalinoisAkitaSiberian HuskyStandard Poodle
๐Ÿฆท Teeth & Jaw
Strong jaws; avoid cooked/brittle bones and overly hard chews (fracture risk).
๐Ÿซƒ Digestion
Higher bloat risk โ€” split meals; no intense exercise 60โ€“90 min around meals.
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸฆฑAdult Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
ChickenFish (boneless)EggsTurkeyLean beef
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Cooked bonesGreasy leftovers
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
RiceSweet potatoOats
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Very spicy foodHigh-fat sauces
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
PumpkinCarrotsPeasSpinach (small)
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
Onion/LeekLarge raw potato chunks
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Apple (no seeds)BananaBlueberries
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisinsExcess citrus
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh waterBone broth (unsalted)
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
MilkSugary drinks
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Frozen yogurt + fruit cubes (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
ChocolateXylitol sweets
๐ŸผPuppy Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
Chicken (minced)Fish (boneless)EggsTurkey
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Weight-bearing bonesVery fatty cuts
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
Rice + pumpkinSweet potato mash
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Hard grains
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
PumpkinSoft carrot
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
OnionGarlic
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
BananaBlueberries
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisins
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh water
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
Milk
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Yogurt lick (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
Sugary desserts
๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ

Giant Dogs (45+ kg)

โ„น๏ธ 500โ€“800 g/day โ€ข 2โ€“3 smaller meals๐Ÿผ 3โ€“5% body weight/day โ€ข 3โ€“4 meals (strictly split)
Common Breeds
Great DaneEnglish MastiffSt. BernardNewfoundlandIrish WolfhoundLeonbergerTibetan Mastiff
๐Ÿฆท Teeth & Jaw
Powerful bite โ€” only safe, vet-approved chews; never cooked or brittle bones.
๐Ÿซƒ Digestion
Highest bloat risk โ€” slow-feed bowls and calm windows around meals help.
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸฆฑAdult Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
ChickenFish (boneless)EggsTurkeyLean beef
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Cooked bonesGreasy scraps
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
RiceSweet potatoOats
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Rich graviesHeavy oils
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
PumpkinGreen beansCarrotsPeas
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
Onion familyLarge raw potato
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Apple (no seeds)BananaPapaya
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisinsExcess citrus
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh waterBone broth (unsalted)
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
MilkSodaCaffeine
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Plain yogurt + fruit cubes (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
ChocolateXylitol sweets
๐ŸผPuppy Plan
โœ…๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Feed
Chicken (minced)Fish (boneless)EggsTurkey
โŒ๐Ÿ– Protein โ€” Avoid
Heavy bonesHigh-fat cuts
โœ…๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Feed
Rice + pumpkinSweet potato mash
โŒ๐Ÿš Carbs โ€” Avoid
Undercooked grains
โœ…๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Feed
Pumpkin mashSoft carrot
โŒ๐Ÿฅ• Vegetables โ€” Avoid
OnionGarlic
โœ…๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Feed
Mashed bananaBlueberries
โŒ๐ŸŽ Fruits โ€” Avoid
GrapesRaisins
โœ…๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Feed
Fresh water
โŒ๐Ÿ’ง Liquids โ€” Avoid
Milk
โœ…๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Feed
Yogurt lick (unsweetened)
โŒ๐Ÿฆ Cooling Treats โ€” Avoid
Sugary desserts

This guide is general advice. Puppies of large/giant breeds need controlled growth (avoid excess calcium/calorie surges). Always adjust portions for activity, health, and body condition, and consult your vet for personalized plans.