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How much to feed a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)

A 7 lb Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (7 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) dog
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Prefilled for a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie). Verified adult weight: 7 lb.

Activity

Daily portion

Dog food calculator
293 kcal
0.84 cups · 100 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered
267 kcal
Resting energy 167 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.
Lifespan11–15 years
Weight7 lb
SizeToyGroupToy Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 167 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 267 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size toy breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 39 kcal lower than the 306 kcal for an average toy breed at 8.4 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) adults maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
7.1 lb (3.2 kg)Current weight167 kcal268 kcal301 kcal502 kcal335 kcal167 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

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Use the verified adult weight for a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie): 7 lb. This page starts the calculator at 7 lb.

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