TOY BREED · 9 MONTH MATURITY
Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Feeding Chart & Portion Guide
Toy breeds have rapid mass-specific metabolic rates and minimal glycogen reserves under 16 weeks, requiring frequent small meals.
VETERINARY BREED SPEC
Yorkshire Terrier Metrics
- Adult Target Weight:
- 2.0 – 3.5 kg
- Skeletal Maturity:
- ~9 Months
- Target Kibble Density:
- 390 kcal/100g
- Orthopedic Sensitivity:
- Low
Clinical Tip: Feed 4 meals per day until at least 14 weeks of age using calorie-dense small-bite kibble (~380–400 kcal/100g) to prevent juvenile hypoglycemia.
MONTH-BY-MONTH RATION SCHEDULE
Yorkshire Terrier Daily Feeding Chart (2 to 12 Months)
Calculated for an average Yorkshire Terrier maturing to 3 kg on puppy kibble (390 kcal/100g) or wet food (100 kcal/100g).
| Puppy Age | Est. Weight | % Adult | Daily Kcal | Dry Kibble (390 kcal) | Wet Food (100 kcal) | Recommended Meals |
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| 2 Months | 0.9 kg (2 lbs) | 30% | 195 kcal (3.0× RER) | 50 g/day (0.5 cups) | 195 g/day | 4 × 13 g |
| 3 Months | 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) | 46% | 270 kcal (3.0× RER) | 69 g/day (0.6 cups) | 270 g/day | 3 × 23 g |
| 4 Months | 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) | 62% | 283 kcal (2.5× RER) | 73 g/day (0.7 cups) | 283 g/day | 3 × 24 g |
| 5 Months | 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) | 76% | 328 kcal (2.5× RER) | 84 g/day (0.8 cups) | 328 g/day | 3 × 28 g |
| 6 Months | 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs) | 86% | 286 kcal (2.0× RER) | 73 g/day (0.7 cups) | 286 g/day | 2 × 37 g |
| 8 Months | 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) | 96% | 312 kcal (2.0× RER) | 80 g/day (0.7 cups) | 312 g/day | 2 × 40 g |
| 10 Months | 3 kg (6.6 lbs) | 100% | 272 kcal (1.7× RER) | 70 g/day (0.6 cups) | 272 g/day | 2 × 35 g |
| 12 Months | 3 kg (6.6 lbs) | 100% | 272 kcal (1.7× RER) | 70 g/day (0.6 cups) | 272 g/day | 2 × 35 g |
BREED NUTRITION FAQ
Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Feeding Questions
How much should I feed my Yorkshire Terrier puppy by weight and age?
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At 2 months old (~0.9 kg), a Yorkshire Terrier puppy typically needs 195 kcal per day, which equals 50g (0.5 cups) of 390 kcal/100g puppy kibble split across 4 meals. By 6 months (~2.6 kg), they require 286 kcal/day or 73g/day across 2–3 meals.
When should a Yorkshire Terrier switch from puppy food to adult dog food?
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A Yorkshire Terrier (Toy Breed) reaches skeletal maturity around 9 months with a target adult weight of 2.0 – 3.5 kg. Transition to an adult dog maintenance formula (1.6× RER) at 9 months using our 7-day food transition planner.