Beagle Feeding Calculator
Get your Beagle's portions right — calculated for their weight, life stage, and the exact food in your bag. Because the chart on the bag doesn't know your dog.
Values auto-fill from the food you pick. Can't find yours? Choose “My food isn't listed” in the search and copy the numbers from the bag's Calorie Content (ME) label — dry foods typically run 3,300–4,200 kcal/kg.
Beagle feeding notes
Beagles are notorious opportunistic eaters — they will eat whenever food is available and rely entirely on their owners to regulate weight, so free-feeding reliably produces an obese beagle. Measure every meal, use a slow-feeder bowl, and keep treats under 10% of daily calories. A 10 kg adult only needs about 630 kcal per day, so one 100-kcal chew is already 16% of the entire daily budget.
Beagle puppy growth chart — male & female
Healthy weight ranges by age. A puppy slightly lean is healthier than slightly heavy — especially for growing dogs.
♂ Male
| Age | Range (kg) |
|---|---|
| 2 mo | 2 – 3 |
| 3 mo | 4 – 5 |
| 4 mo | 5 – 6.5 |
| 5 mo | 6.5 – 8 |
| 6 mo | 7.5 – 9.5 |
| 8 mo | 9 – 10.5 |
| 12 mo | 9.5 – 11.5 |
| 18 mo | 10 – 11.5 |
♀ Female
| Age | Range (kg) |
|---|---|
| 2 mo | 2 – 2.5 |
| 3 mo | 3.5 – 4.5 |
| 4 mo | 5 – 6 |
| 5 mo | 6 – 7.5 |
| 6 mo | 7 – 8.5 |
| 8 mo | 8 – 9.5 |
| 12 mo | 8.5 – 10.5 |
| 18 mo | 9 – 10.5 |
Reference: Weight: breed-standard table male 22–25 lb / female 20–23 lb (AKC 13-inch and 15-inch varieties merged, midpoint basis) via Wikipedia (AKC.org weight block is JS-rendered and was not retrievable); growth midpoints per size-class developmental ratios (estimate); obesity prevalence: APOP; breed health notes: AKC. Always confirm against your vet's assessment — individual lines vary.
Feeding guide by growth stage
Meal frequency and food type for a growing Beagle:
| Age | Meals | Food type | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–12 weeks | 3–4 × daily | puppy formula | Soak kibble warm water 10 min if still soft; weigh weekly. |
| 3–6 months | 3 × daily | puppy formula | Peak growth — feed to the chart, never free-feed; keep puppy lean. |
| 6–12 months | 2 × daily | puppy formula | Growth slows; reduce portions if ribs get hard to feel. |
| → adult (10–12 months) | 2 × daily | adult formula | Transition over 7–10 days, mixing increasing adult food. |
Beagle milestones
What happens when — eyes, teeth, maturity, and when hard exercise is safe:
Frequently asked questions
How much should a Beagle eat per day?
A typical 10 kg adult Beagle needs only about 630 kcal per day (RER 394 × 1.6) — roughly 1.5 cups of a typical 400 kcal/cup dry food. Count treats in that total: a single 100-kcal dental chew is 16% of the whole day's budget.
Why is my Beagle always hungry?
Beagles are scent hounds bred to hunt all day on endurance, and they are famous opportunistic eaters — they will eat whenever food is available and cannot self-regulate (AKC breed guidance). The practical fixes are mechanical: measured meals, a slow-feeder bowl, garbage and counters secured, and part of the daily kibble ration used as training rewards instead of extra treats.
How much should a Beagle puppy eat?
A puppy needs roughly twice the calories per kilogram of an adult, split into 3–4 measured meals a day. By the growth chart above, expect about 4–5 kg at 3 months and 7.5–9.5 kg at 6 months; if your puppy is running well ahead of the chart, slow the growth down rather than speeding it up.
What is a healthy weight for a Beagle?
The breed-standard range is 22–25 lb (10–11.5 kg) for males and 20–23 lb (9–10.5 kg) for females, spanning the 13-inch and 15-inch varieties. The quick check: ribs felt with light pressure and a visible waist from above. If your beagle is over the top of the range — and roughly 6 in 10 U.S. dogs are overweight (APOP) — the standard first step is a 10% food cut and a re-weigh two weeks later.
My Beagle gained weight but eats the same amount — should I be worried?
Mention it to your vet. Hypothyroidism occurs in Beagles and classically shows up as unexplained weight gain and lower energy; it is diagnosed with a blood test and managed with inexpensive daily medication. Also double-check the real intake first — unmeasured scoops and family members adding 'just a few' treats explain most mystery weight gain.