🍖Feeding a English Setter: portions, kibble and budget
English Setter : Choose a kibble for large active dogs, rich in quality protein, with portions adjusted to activity: a Setter that hunts or runs for hours can need far more than a sedentary companion. Split the ration into two meals and avoid intense exercise right after eating, as the breed is exposed to bloat risk.
In short: Large dog of 61 to 68 cm and 25 to 30 kg, silky feathered medium-length coat, very high energy. A gentle, affectionate pointing dog at home, obsessed with scent trails outdoors. Its silky feathering snags twigs and mud on every outing: serious brushing and a padded harness that spares the coat.
The right daily ration for a English Setter
For an adult of 25 to 30 kg, plan on 270 to 420 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
Like every breed this size, the English Setter should eat two calm meals a day, with no intense exercise in the following hour: the basic precaution against gastric dilatation-volvulus. Choose large-breed kibble (slow growth, joint support) and a stable, wide bowl.
Budget and smart buying
Budget €50 to €90 a month for quality kibble for an adult English Setter. Big bags cut the price per kilo, provided you store them dry in an airtight bin and use them within six weeks of opening. All our label-reading pointers are on the full English Setter profile.
Frequently asked questions
How much kibble per day for a English Setter?
Start from the manufacturer’s table, i.e. 270 to 420 g a day for 25 to 30 kg, served in two meals; then adjust to actual body condition, and ask the vet at any doubt.
How many meals a day for a English Setter?
Two meals for an adult — essential at this size, which is exposed to gastric torsion, three to four for a growing puppy.
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