SMALL / COMPACT BREED · 11 MONTH MATURITY
French Bulldog Puppy Feeding Chart & Portion Guide
French Bulldog puppies have compact, muscular frames and sensitive brachycephalic digestion that benefits from smaller, highly digestible meals.
VETERINARY BREED SPEC
French Bulldog Metrics
- Adult Target Weight:
- 9 – 13 kg
- Skeletal Maturity:
- ~11 Months
- Target Kibble Density:
- 375 kcal/100g
- Orthopedic Sensitivity:
- Moderate
Clinical Tip: Keep your Frenchie at an ideal BCS of 4–5/9; excess weight directly increases airway resistance and spinal (IVDD) strain.
MONTH-BY-MONTH RATION SCHEDULE
French Bulldog Daily Feeding Chart (2 to 12 Months)
Calculated for an average French Bulldog maturing to 11 kg on puppy kibble (375 kcal/100g) or wet food (100 kcal/100g).
| Puppy Age | Est. Weight | % Adult | Daily Kcal | Dry Kibble (375 kcal) | Wet Food (100 kcal) | Recommended Meals |
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| 2 Months | 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) | 25% | 456 kcal (3.0× RER) | 122 g/day (1.1 cups) | 456 g/day | 4 × 31 g |
| 3 Months | 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) | 40% | 639 kcal (3.0× RER) | 170 g/day (1.5 cups) | 639 g/day | 3 × 57 g |
| 4 Months | 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs) | 55% | 680 kcal (2.5× RER) | 181 g/day (1.6 cups) | 680 g/day | 3 × 60 g |
| 5 Months | 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) | 68% | 793 kcal (2.5× RER) | 211 g/day (1.9 cups) | 793 g/day | 3 × 70 g |
| 6 Months | 8.6 kg (19 lbs) | 78% | 704 kcal (2.0× RER) | 188 g/day (1.7 cups) | 704 g/day | 2 × 94 g |
| 8 Months | 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs) | 92% | 794 kcal (2.0× RER) | 212 g/day (1.9 cups) | 794 g/day | 2 × 106 g |
| 10 Months | 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs) | 98% | 709 kcal (1.7× RER) | 189 g/day (1.7 cups) | 709 g/day | 2 × 95 g |
| 12 Months | 11 kg (24.3 lbs) | 100% | 719 kcal (1.7× RER) | 192 g/day (1.7 cups) | 719 g/day | 2 × 96 g |
BREED NUTRITION FAQ
French Bulldog Puppy Feeding Questions
How much should I feed my French Bulldog puppy by weight and age?
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At 2 months old (~2.8 kg), a French Bulldog puppy typically needs 456 kcal per day, which equals 122g (1.1 cups) of 375 kcal/100g puppy kibble split across 4 meals. By 6 months (~8.6 kg), they require 704 kcal/day or 188g/day across 2–3 meals.
When should a French Bulldog switch from puppy food to adult dog food?
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A French Bulldog (Small / Compact Breed) reaches skeletal maturity around 11 months with a target adult weight of 9 – 13 kg. Transition to an adult dog maintenance formula (1.6× RER) at 11 months using our 7-day food transition planner.