How Much to Feed a Aussiedoodle
Aussiedoodles' active working-dog temperament requires calorie-dense kibble with sustained energy to fuel their high-drive play patterns. Using the veterinary RER/MER formula, an adult Aussiedoodle of about 35 lbs needs roughly 1392 kcal per day — around 366 g (3.7 cups) of typical dry food. The calculator below is pre-set for the Aussiedoodle: adjust the weight, life stage and food type to match your dog.
Aussiedoodle portion calculator
Veterinary RER/MER formula — daily calories, grams and cups.
RER 557 kcal × 2.5 (active / working) = 1392 kcal, at 380 kcal/100g. Estimates for healthy pets — always confirm with your veterinarian.
Small breeds such as the Aussiedoodle sit in an awkward spot: big enough to beg convincingly, small enough that leftovers wreck their calorie budget. At a typical 35 lbs, the full daily allowance is roughly 1392 kcal — about 3.7 cups of standard kibble. Split it into 2 meals and re-weigh your dog every couple of months, because a single pound of drift is a big percentage change at this size.
The Aussiedoodle typically weighs around 35 lbs (15.9 kg) as a healthy adult. That small body has an RER of 557 kcal; applying the active / working multiplier of 2.5 gives 1392 kcal per day, or about 366 g of dry food. At these quantities a proper gram scale beats measuring cups — cup-level errors of “just a little extra” compound into pounds over a season.
These numbers are a starting point, not a prescription. The calculator supports every life stage (puppy, puppy, adult, neutered/spayed, adult, intact, active / working, senior, weight loss plan) — a puppy can need two to three times the adult allowance, while a senior or a dog on a weight-loss plan needs noticeably less. Recheck the numbers after any change in weight, activity, food brand or neutering status, and always transition between foods gradually over 7–10 days. For medical conditions, pregnancy or lactation, follow your veterinarian's feeding plan instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much food should a Aussiedoodle eat per day?
A typical adult Aussiedoodle weighing 35 lbs needs about 1392 kcal per day (active / working), which is roughly 366 grams — about 3.7 cups — of standard dry food, split into 2 meals.
How is the Aussiedoodle's daily portion calculated?
We use the standard veterinary formula: Resting Energy Requirement (RER) = 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75, then multiply by a life-stage factor. For a 15.9 kg Aussiedoodle, RER is 557 kcal, and the active / working factor of 2.5 gives 1392 kcal per day.
How many times a day should I feed my Aussiedoodle?
2 meals per day is the standard recommendation for a active / working dog — about 696 kcal (183 g of dry food) per meal. Puppies and kittens need 3–4 smaller meals instead.
My Aussiedoodle seems hungry after meals — should I feed more?
Begging is not a reliable hunger signal, especially in food-motivated breeds. Judge by body condition instead: you should feel ribs easily under a thin fat layer. If your Aussiedoodle is truly losing weight at 1392 kcal per day, increase portions by ~10% and re-weigh in two weeks.