How much to feed a Bernese Mountain Dog
A Bernese Mountain Dog usually weighs 70–115 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 80–115 lb
- females
- 70–95 lb
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 lb | 1,498 | 3.94 cups | 49.9 oz |
| 85 lb | 1,733 | 4.56 cups | 57.8 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,958 | 5.15 cups | 65.3 oz |
| 115 lb | 2,174 | 5.72 cups | 72.5 oz |
For spayed or neutered dogs with normal activity. Intact dogs need about 12% more. The amounts only apply to food with exactly these calories; use the calculator below for yours.
Calculate with your food
per day
502 g per day
2 meals of 251 g · 1,884 kcal per day
Treats up to 188 kcal
Look for “Calorie Content”, e.g. “3,750 kcal/kg, 375 kcal/cup”.
A starting point – the scale has the final say. If your dog is ill, talk to your vet.
Questions
How much should a Bernese Mountain Dog eat per day?
A Bernese Mountain Dog weighing 95 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 1,884 kcal a day. That’s about 4.96 cups of dry food or 62.8 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Bernese Mountain Dog weigh?
According to AKC, adult males weigh 80–115 lb and females 70–95 lb.
My dog weighs more than this. Is that too much?
Not necessarily. The range is for typical dogs; large or muscular dogs can weigh more. Your dog’s shape tells you more than the number: you should feel the ribs and see a waist from above. If in doubt, ask your vet.
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Last checked: October 2026