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 Rhodesian Ridgeback weighs males about 85 lb, females about 70 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback weight.
| Weight | Couch potato | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 lb 31.8 kg | 3 cups308 g · 1,124 kcal | 3 ⅞ cups410 g · 1,498 kcal | 4 ⅞ cups513 g · 1,873 kcal |
| 85 lb 38.6 kg | 3 ⅜ cups356 g · 1,300 kcal | 4 ½ cups474 g · 1,733 kcal | 5 ⅝ cups593 g · 2,166 kcal |
Daily totals with no treats. Worked out from resting energy (70 × kg0.75) and the AAHA 2021 life-stage factors. Weight source note: Desirable weight: dogs 85 lb, bitches 70 lb.
Good to know
The AKC sums up the Rhodesian Ridgeback in three words: dignified, even tempered, affectionate. How active yours really is matters more for the bowl than the breed name, so pick the column that fits your own dog.
Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies are large-breed puppies. VCA Animal Hospitals advises steady, measured feeding of a large-breed puppy food rather than free feeding, and notes that big breeds can take 18 to 24 months to reach adulthood. Use the puppy calculator until then.