Daily amount
Puppy
490–900 g
3 meals per day
Adult
308–560 g
2 meals per day
Senior
252–480 g
2 meals per day
Estimated monthly cost
Low cost
33€/mes
Balanced
55€/mes
Premium
94€/mes
Estimate for Spain, healthy adult dog. Varies by region and provider.
Recommended food
Super-premium kibble with high meat content (≥40%), grain-free or whole grain. Reference brands: Orijen, Acana, Taste of the Wild, Eukanuba.
Budget alternative
On a tight budget, Advance, Purina Pro Plan or Nutro Wholesome offer mid-high quality at reasonable prices. Avoid brands with grains as first ingredient.
Nutrition
An active Border Collie burns calories at an incredible rate. They need high-quality performance kibble with a high protein-to-fat ratio (around 28-30% protein) to sustain their muscle mass and energy. For a typical 18kg adult, expect to feed roughly 250-300g per day, divided into two meals. However, avoid overfeeding; despite their energy, they can become overweight if their 'work' doesn't match their intake. Their joints are their livelihood, and extra weight is a recipe for early arthritis. Watch for food allergies, which sometimes manifest as skin itching in this breed.
Forbidden foods
- ✕ Chocolate
- ✕ Grapes and raisins
- ✕ Onion and garlic
- ✕ Avocado
- ✕ Xylitol
- ✕ Cooked bones
- ✕ Alcohol
- ✕ Caffeine
Healthy treats
Raw carrot, seedless apple, banana, blueberries, cooked pumpkin and pieces of boiled unsalted chicken. Keep treats under 10% of daily intake.