How much to feed an Irish Wolfhound
An Irish Wolfhound weighs about 105–180 lb as an adult: the low end comes from the breed standard, the high end from the breed club. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Minimum and typical weight
- males
- 120–180 lb
- females
- 105–140 lb
Source: AKC and the Irish Wolfhound Club of America
The AKC standard only sets minimums: 120 pounds for males and 105 pounds for females, for hounds over 18 months. The upper end is a typical value from the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, the AKC parent club: males usually average 140–180 pounds, females 115–140 pounds.
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 lb | 2,031 | 5⅜ cups | 67.7 oz |
| 130 lb | 2,383 | 6¼ cups | 79.4 oz |
| 155 lb | 2,719 | 7⅛ cups | 90.6 oz |
| 180 lb | 3,042 | 8 cups | 101.4 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.
Irish Wolfhound puppies
An Irish Wolfhound grows to about 145 lb. At 4 months, a puppy weighs about 61 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines and needs about 6¼ cups of dry food with 380 kcal/cup a day. For your puppy, calculate with its own age and weight.
Questions
How much should an Irish Wolfhound eat per day?
An Irish Wolfhound weighing 145 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 2,587 kcal a day. That’s about 6¾ cups of dry food or 86.2 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does an Irish Wolfhound weigh?
According to AKC and the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, adult males weigh 120–180 lb and females 105–140 lb. The AKC standard only sets minimums: 120 pounds for males and 105 pounds for females, for hounds over 18 months. The upper end is a typical value from the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, the AKC parent club: males usually average 140–180 pounds, females 115–140 pounds.
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.
Sources
- AKC and the Irish Wolfhound Club of America
- Irish Wolfhound Club of America – Wolfhound FAQs (“How big do they get?”)
- AKC – Official Standard of the Irish Wolfhound
- FCI Standard No. 160 – Irish Wolfhound (2026)
Last checked: October 2026