How much to feed a West Highland White Terrier
A West Highland White Terrier usually weighs 15–20 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 15–20 lb
- females
- 15–20 lb
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 380 kcal/cup, wet food with 30 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 lb | 472 | 1¼ cups | 15.7 oz |
| 17 lb | 518 | 1⅜ cups | 17.3 oz |
| 18 lb | 541 | 1⅜ cups | 18.0 oz |
| 20 lb | 585 | 1½ cups | 19.5 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
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.
West Highland White Terrier puppies
A West Highland White Terrier grows to about 18 lb. At 4 months, a puppy weighs about 10.2 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines and needs about 1½ 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 West Highland White Terrier eat per day?
A West Highland White Terrier weighing 18 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 541 kcal a day. That’s about 1⅜ cups of dry food or 18.0 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a West Highland White Terrier weigh?
According to AKC, adult males weigh 15–20 lb and females 15–20 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