MEDIUM BREED · 13 MONTH MATURITY
Australian Shepherd Puppy Feeding Chart & Portion Guide
Australian Shepherd puppies have higher-than-average activity levels and thrive on protein-rich puppy formulas.
VETERINARY BREED SPEC
Australian Shepherd Metrics
- Adult Target Weight:
- 18 – 27 kg
- Skeletal Maturity:
- ~13 Months
- Target Kibble Density:
- 370 kcal/100g
- Orthopedic Sensitivity:
- Moderate
Clinical Tip: If your Aussie puppy is actively training in agility foundations or herding, select the +10% High Activity adjustment after 6 months.
MONTH-BY-MONTH RATION SCHEDULE
Australian Shepherd Daily Feeding Chart (2 to 12 Months)
Calculated for an average Australian Shepherd maturing to 22 kg on puppy kibble (370 kcal/100g) or wet food (100 kcal/100g).
| Puppy Age | Est. Weight | % Adult | Daily Kcal | Dry Kibble (370 kcal) | Wet Food (100 kcal) | Recommended Meals |
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| 2 Months | 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) | 20% | 639 kcal (3.0× RER) | 173 g/day (1.6 cups) | 639 g/day | 4 × 43 g |
| 3 Months | 7 kg (15.4 lbs) | 32% | 903 kcal (3.0× RER) | 244 g/day (2.2 cups) | 903 g/day | 3 × 81 g |
| 4 Months | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) | 45% | 978 kcal (2.5× RER) | 264 g/day (2.4 cups) | 978 g/day | 3 × 88 g |
| 5 Months | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) | 57% | 1163 kcal (2.5× RER) | 314 g/day (2.9 cups) | 1163 g/day | 3 × 105 g |
| 6 Months | 15 kg (33.1 lbs) | 68% | 1068 kcal (2.0× RER) | 289 g/day (2.6 cups) | 1068 g/day | 2 × 145 g |
| 8 Months | 18.5 kg (40.8 lbs) | 84% | 1248 kcal (2.0× RER) | 337 g/day (3.1 cups) | 1248 g/day | 2 × 169 g |
| 10 Months | 20.7 kg (45.6 lbs) | 94% | 1154 kcal (1.7× RER) | 312 g/day (2.8 cups) | 1154 g/day | 2 × 156 g |
| 12 Months | 22 kg (48.5 lbs) | 100% | 1209 kcal (1.7× RER) | 327 g/day (3.0 cups) | 1209 g/day | 2 × 164 g |
BREED NUTRITION FAQ
Australian Shepherd Puppy Feeding Questions
How much should I feed my Australian Shepherd puppy by weight and age?
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At 2 months old (~4.4 kg), a Australian Shepherd puppy typically needs 639 kcal per day, which equals 173g (1.6 cups) of 370 kcal/100g puppy kibble split across 4 meals. By 6 months (~15 kg), they require 1068 kcal/day or 289g/day across 2–3 meals.
When should a Australian Shepherd switch from puppy food to adult dog food?
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A Australian Shepherd (Medium Breed) reaches skeletal maturity around 13 months with a target adult weight of 18 – 27 kg. Transition to an adult dog maintenance formula (1.6× RER) at 13 months using our 7-day food transition planner.