How much to feed a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog usually weighs 85–140 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 115–140 lb
- females
- 85–110 lb
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 lb | 1,733 | 4½ cups | 57.8 oz |
| 105 lb | 2,031 | 5⅜ cups | 67.7 oz |
| 120 lb | 2,244 | 5⅞ cups | 74.8 oz |
| 140 lb | 2,519 | 6⅝ cups | 84.0 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
How much does your dog weigh?
Decimals help, e.g. 22.5. No pet scale? Weigh yourself, then again holding your pet.
A starting point – the scale has the final say. If your dog is ill, talk to your vet.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies
A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog grows to about 115 lb. At 4 months, a puppy weighs about 48.4 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines and needs about 5¼ cups of dry food with 380 kcal/cup a day. For your puppy, calculate with its own age and weight.
Questions
How much should a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog eat per day?
A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog weighing 115 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 2,174 kcal a day. That’s about 5¾ cups of dry food or 72.5 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog weigh?
According to AKC, adult males weigh 115–140 lb and females 85–110 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