Every dog is different and we recommend consulting with a qualified vet to establish the ideal amounts for your dog.
Depending on physical size and breed, puppies will mature at different rates and have different nutritional needs. For instance, rapid growth occurs during the first few months in all breeds but is prolonged in large and giant breeds, for example Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, and Doberman Pinschers. Whilst most of the breeds mature around 12 months of age, in large and giant breeds it may take up to two years to reach adult size. For more information, we recommend reading the pfma guide on puppy nutrition.
A puppy requires extra nutrients to support its growth and development. While all Harringtons dog foods are suitable for dogs 8 weeks and above, our puppy variety is specifically tailored to puppies from 3 weeks onward and contains the correct vitamins and minerals, proteins and fats to account for growth and development. While you can feed our adult varieties to a puppy, more will be required to match the levels of nutrition that a puppy requires.
Puppy Feeding Guidelines
The feeding tables below show suggested approximate daily amounts for Harringtons Puppy Complete Rich in Turkey & Rice Dry Dog Food based on your puppy's expected ADULT body weight, although we recommend feeding according to appetite.
If you are unsure, please see our guide: What should my dog(s) ideal adult body weight be?
To introduce at weaning we recommend moistening with water or milk to soften the food and feeding 3 or 4 meals a day, gradually reducing the amount of liquid added, until your puppy is eating solid food. The addition of warm water or goats milk to help make the puppy feel fuller for longer.
We would always recommend puppies be fed 3 times daily. Once your puppy reaches adult age, you can reduce the number of meals offered to two a day.
Expected adult weight: 3-5kg (extra-small dog breed)
Dog Age |
Feed Between (depending on expected adult weight) | |
| 3kg expected adult weight | 5kg expected adult weight | |
| 1-3 months | 50g per day | 100g per day |
| 3-6 months | 100g per day | 150g per day |
| 6-12 months | 150g per day | 190g per day |
| 12 months + | Adult feeding | |
Expected adult weight: 5-10kg (small dog breed)
Dog Age |
Feed Between (depending on expected adult weight) | |
| 5kg expected adult weight | 10kg expected adult weight | |
| 1-3 months | 100g per day | 220g per day |
| 3-6 months | 220g per day | 300g per day |
| 6-12 months | 300g per day | 390g per day |
| 12 months + | Adult Feeding | |
Expected adult weight: 10-20kg (medium dog breed)
Dog Age |
Feed Between (depending on expected adult weight) | |
| 10kg expected adult weight | 20kg expected adult weight | |
| 1-3 months | 220g per day | 330g per day |
| 3-6 months | 330g per day | 400g per day |
| 6-12 months | 400g per day | 450g per day |
| 12 months + | Adult Feeding | |
Expected adult weight: 20-40kg (large dog breed)
Dog Age |
Feed Between (depending on expected adult weight) | |
| 20kg expected adult weight | 40kg expected adult weight | |
| 1-3 months | 400g per day | 475g per day |
| 3-6 months | 475g per day | 550g per day |
| 6-12 months | 550g per day | 650g per day |
| 12 months + | Adult Feeding | |
Expected adult weight: 40kg+ (extra-large dog breed)
Dog Age |
Feed Between (depending on expected adult weight) | |
| 40kg expected adult weight | 40kg+ expected adult weight | |
| 1-3 months | 650g per day | 725g per day |
| 3-6 months | 725g per day | 800g per day |
| 6-12 months | 800g per day | 875g per day |
| 12 months + | 875g per day | 1000g per day |