How much to feed a Newfoundland
A Newfoundland usually weighs 100–150 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 130–150 lb
- females
- 100–120 lb
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | 1,958 | 5⅛ cups | 65.3 oz |
| 115 lb | 2,174 | 5¾ cups | 72.5 oz |
| 135 lb | 2,452 | 6½ cups | 81.7 oz |
| 150 lb | 2,653 | 7 cups | 88.4 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.
Newfoundland puppies
A Newfoundland grows to about 125 lb. At 4 months, a puppy weighs about 52.6 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines and needs about 5⅝ 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 Newfoundland eat per day?
A Newfoundland weighing 125 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 2,314 kcal a day. That’s about 6⅛ cups of dry food or 77.1 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Newfoundland weigh?
According to AKC, adult males weigh 130–150 lb and females 100–120 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