The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
A healthy adult French Bulldog weighs up to 28 lb (AKC official breed standard). Below are daily amounts for that range, for a typical dry dog food (382 kcal per cup, the middle of the dog foods in our list). For your own food, use the calculator above: it is already set to a French Bulldog weight.
| Weight | Couch potato | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 lb 6.4 kg | ⅞ cup92 g · 336 kcal | 1 ⅛ cups123 g · 448 kcal | 1 ½ cups153 g · 560 kcal |
| 21 lb 9.5 kg | 1 ¼ cups125 g · 455 kcal | 1 ⅝ cups166 g · 607 kcal | 2 cups208 g · 759 kcal |
| 28 lb 12.7 kg | 1 ½ cups155 g · 565 kcal | 2 cups206 g · 754 kcal | 2 ½ cups258 g · 942 kcal |
Daily totals with no treats. Worked out from resting energy (70 × kg0.75) and the AAHA 2021 life-stage factors. Weight source note: Not to exceed 28 pounds (over 28 lb is a disqualification in the AKC standard).
Good to know
The AKC sums up the French Bulldog in three words: playful, smart, adaptable. How active yours really is matters more for the bowl than the breed name, so pick the column that fits your own dog.