How much to feed a Saint Bernard
A Saint Bernard usually weighs 120–180 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 140–180 lb
- females
- 120–140 lb
For the Saint Bernard, the AKC advises watching calorie intake and weight, since some dogs are prone to getting overweight.
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 2,244 | 5⅞ cups | 74.8 oz |
| 140 lb | 2,519 | 6⅝ cups | 84.0 oz |
| 160 lb | 2,785 | 7⅜ cups | 92.8 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.
Saint Bernard puppies
A Saint Bernard grows to about 150 lb. At 4 months, a puppy weighs about 63.1 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines and needs about 6⅜ 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 Saint Bernard eat per day?
A Saint Bernard weighing 150 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 2,653 kcal a day. That’s about 7 cups of dry food or 88.4 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Saint Bernard weigh?
According to AKC, adult males weigh 140–180 lb and females 120–140 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