Dog bowl size chart. See how our dog bowls fit any size dog! (2024)

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Dog bowl sizes

Dog bowl size chart

Not sure what dog bowl size is right for your dog? Generally, the required elevated dog feeding station size corresponds to the height of the dog's legs. The ideal dog bowl stand for large dogs especially, needs to be at an equal level to the dog's chest. This will improve overall digestion, prevent messes by taking advantage of our no spill dog water bowls design, and provide a pleasurable eating experience.

As shown in our dog bowl size chart, a good rule of thumb for finding the best size for your elevated dog feeding station is by measuring the height from the bottom of your dog's feet to bottom of their chest. Then refer to the dog bowl size chart, and find the pet height range your dog falls under. Next, match the measured pet height with the corresponding dog bowl height.

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What's the recommended dog bowl size for my specific dog breed?

Great question! To make it easy, we've listed our recommendations for elevated dog bowl sizes for the most common dog breeds below.

Labrador Retrievers

We recommend the best dog bowl for Labrador Retrievers to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Labrador Retrievers leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

French Bulldogs

We recommend the best dog bowl for French Bulldog to be 8" (small height).

We base our recommendation using an average French Bulldog leg height (9" - 12"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Golden Retrievers

We recommend the best dog bowl for Golder Retrievers to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Golden Retrievers leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

German Shepherds

We recommend the best dog bowl for German Shepherds to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average German Shepherds leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Standard Poodles

We recommend the best dog bowl for Standard Poodles to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Standard Poodles leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Bulldogs

We recommend the best dog bowl for Bulldogs to be 8" (small height).

We base our recommendation using an average Bulldogs leg height (9" - 12"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Beagles

We recommend the best dog bowl for Beagles to be 8" (small height).

We base our recommendation using an average Beagles leg height (9" - 12"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Rottweilers

We recommend the best dog bowl for Rottweilers to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Rottweilers leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Shorthaired Pointers

We recommend the best dog bowl for Shorthaired Pointers to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Shorthaired Pointers leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Australian Shepherds

We recommend the best dog bowl for Australian Shepherds to be 8" (small height).

We base our recommendation using an average Australian Shepherds leg height (12.5" - 15.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Boxers

We recommend the best dog bowl for Boxers to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Boxers leg height (14.5" - 18.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Doberman Pinschers

We recommend the best dog bowl for Doberman Pinschers to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Doberman Pinschers leg height (16.5" - 19.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Great Danes

We recommend the best dog bowl for Great Danes to be 16" (large height).

We base our recommendation using an average Great Danes leg height (19" - 22.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Siberian Huskies

We recommend the best dog bowl for Siberian Huskies to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Siberian Huskies leg height (15.5" - 17.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Bernese Mountain Dogs

We recommend the best dog bowl for Bernese Mountain Dogs to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Bernese Mountain Dogs leg height (16.5" - 18.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Cane Corsos

We recommend the best dog bowl for Cane Corsos to be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Cane Corsos leg height (16.5" - 18.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Mastiffs

We recommend the best dog bowl for Mastiffs be 16" (large height).

We base our recommendation using an average Mastiffs leg height (19" - 22"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Collies

We recommend the best dog bowl for Collies be 12" (medium height).

We base our recommendation using an average Collies leg height (16.5" - 18.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

Newfoundlands

We recommend the best dog bowl for Newfoundlands to be 16" (large height).

We base our recommendation using an average Newfoundlands leg height (19" - 22.5"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

St. Bernards

We recommend the best dog bowl for St. Bernards be 16" (large height).

We base our recommendation using an average St. Bernards leg height (19" - 22"). While this average has proven to be an accurate range, we encourage you to take your own measurements to ensure the best dog bowl size for your furry friend.

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FAQs

How do I know what size bowl to get my dog? ›

The trick is to consider your dog's breed and how much food they eat. As a rough guide, you want your dog feeding station bowls to be about four times bigger than their average food quantity.

How big should my dog's food bowl be? ›

As I have mentioned in other blogs, the food bowl should only be as large as necessary for a pet's snout to comfortably lick or grab the food. No dog, not even a Mastiff, needs a 9 inch diameter food bowl. Chihuahuas, toy poodles, and cats need little more than a food bowl the size of a tiny dessert parfait cup.

What size dog bowl for a 70 lb dog? ›

For large dog breeds like German Shepherds and Labradors, a large bowl that can hold 4 to 8 cups of food is ideal.

What size water bowl for my dog? ›

As a general rule, dogs drink 20 to 40 ml of water per pound of body weight per day. This comes out to about 3 to 4 cups of water for a 20 pound dog. So the idea bowl for a 20 pound dog would be 4 to 8 cups. Four cups is almost a liter so that is a big bowl!

How do I know what size bowls to buy? ›

Wrap both hands around the middle of the running surface so that your thumbs are touching. If your middle fingers are close to touching this indicates a good fit. Practice swinging with the bowl in your hand. It's a good size if you can maintain your grip easily and comfortably.

How do I know what size bowl piece to get? ›

Use the dime test. If a dime, which is close to the diameter of an 18mm joint, falls into the joint, it's 18mm. If the dime doesn't fit, it's likely 14mm.

What are the portion sizes for dogs? ›

What Are Dog Feeding Charts?
Adult Dog Size (lbs)Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)
21 to 351-1/3 to 2
26 to 502 to 2-2/3
51 to 752-2/3 to 3-1/3
76 to 1003-1/3 to 4-1/4
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Should you keep your dog's food bowl full? ›

Changes in appetite are often the first indicator that your dog may not be feeling well. But it can be difficult to notice a change in eating habits if your dog's bowl is always full. Feeding the same amount at the same times of day allows you to monitor your dog's health and schedule a vet visit if needed.

How many bowls of food should a dog eat a day? ›

The number of meals a dog eats per day depends completely on the family schedule. Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.

How many cups a day should a 70lb dog eat? ›

Large Breeds

If your dog weighs 60 pounds, you should feed them three cups per day. This increases with your dog's weight. If your dog is 70 pounds, 3 ½ cups is appropriate. If your dog's weight is 80 pounds, 3 ¾ cups is necessary.

Is a 70 pound dog medium or large? ›

Royal Canine defines a medium breed dog as 24 to 55 pounds and a large dog to be over 55 pounds. According to Pet Place, medium breed dogs weigh from 35 to 65 pounds and large breeds as those over 55 pounds.

Does dog bowl height matter? ›

Depending on how big your dog is, the appropriate height of an elevated feeder will range from a few inches to a foot or more. Usually, it is recommended that an elevated feeder be the same height as your dog's lower chest.

How to measure dog bowl size? ›

Measure from the floor to your dog's chest (even with the top of their back). Next subtract 6” from this measurement. The result is typically the maximum height you should consider.

Should I leave my dogs water bowl out all day? ›

Limit Refills: You can still leave water out in a bowl for your dog but you need to ration it during the day. Maybe only fill the bowl half or a quarter of the way each time. This means increased refills throughout the day so they have steady access to water, but a reduced amount.

What is the best bowl for dogs? ›

Stainless steel presents the best combination of properties for pet bowls. Its hygenic, meaning the surface won't harbor bacteria and can be readily cleaned with soap and water washings. It's also very durable.

How do you determine dog food serving size? ›

Dog Food Feeding Chart
  1. For an adult dog between 3 to 6 lbs. – ⅓ to ½ cup of food per serving.
  2. For an adult dog between 10 to 20 lbs. – ¾ to 1 ⅓ cups of food per serving.
  3. For an adult dog between 30 to 50 lbs. – 1 ¾ to 2 ⅔ cups of food per serving.
  4. For an adult dog between 60 to 100 lbs. ...
  5. For an adult dog over 100 lbs.
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How do I know what size bowl I have? ›

Finding the Right Bowl Size

To find the bowl size, you will want to place a penny on the joint. If your piece uses a downstem you will want to measure from there, and if it doesn't you will measure the joint. If the penny sits flat on or slides off the joint, you have a 14mm joint which would need a 14mm bowl.

How do you determine the size of your dog? ›

Length – from the centre of the breastbone along the side of the dog to the base of the tail. Neck – around the neck where the collar goes. Chest/Girth – around the deepest part of the rib cage. Waist – around the narrowest part of the body in front of the back legs.

How do I know if my dog needs a slow feeder bowl? ›

For smaller breeds or puppies, a smaller, shallower slow feeder is ideal. Furthermore, consider your dog's eating habits. Slow feeder bowls are designed to prevent dogs from eating too quickly, which is beneficial for breeds prone to bloating or gastrointestinal issues, such as Great Danes or Labradors.

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