🍖Feeding a Brittany Spaniel: portions, kibble and budget
Brittany Spaniel : An adult of 14 to 18 kg gets around 200 to 300 g of kibble per day, the upper range applying to dogs that hunt or run for several hours. During the hunting season or periods of hard exercise, a higher-energy working-dog diet is often justified.
In short: A medium dog of 14 to 18 kg with a fine, flat or slightly wavy coat, very high energy and a strong pointing instinct. A lively pointing dog, gentle with the family and remarkably enduring at work. It is the smallest of the pointing breeds, yet once on a scent it covers long distances: a 10-15 m long line, solidly trained recall and often a GPS collar make up its kit.
The right daily ration for a Brittany Spaniel
For an adult of 14 to 18 kg, plan on 160 to 270 g of complete kibble per day, split into two meals and adjusted for age, neutering and actual activity. This is an athlete: during hard-working periods its needs can climb 20 to 30% above maintenance. The reference is the weight curve: you should feel the ribs without seeing them.
Matching the food to the breed
For a 14 to 18 kg Brittany Spaniel, no exotic range needed: a good bag shows in its ingredient list — named animal proteins in first position — not in its packaging promises. Treats count towards the ration: past 10% of daily intake, the complete food is no longer balanced.
Budget and smart buying
The kibble line for an adult Brittany Spaniel runs €30 to €60 a month. Large bags save per kilo — if stored airtight, dry, and finished within six weeks of opening. All our label-reading pointers are on the full Brittany Spaniel profile.
Frequently asked questions
How much kibble per day for a Brittany Spaniel?
160 to 270 g daily over two meals for an adult of 14 to 18 kg, adjusted for activity and the food’s density — the bag’s table gives the starting point, body condition the correction, the vet the verdict.
How many meals a day for a Brittany Spaniel?
Two meals for an adult, three to four for a growing puppy.
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