How much should a Jack Russell eat?
A typical adult Jack Russell Terrier weighs 5 to 8kg. We use the standard vet formula: resting energy (70 × weight in kg to the power 0.75), times a life-stage factor for your dog, divided by the 3,600 kcal in each kilo of our kibble. For most adults the factor sits between 1.4 (neutered, not very active) and 1.8 (entire and busy).
| Adult weight | Quieter (×1.4) | Typical (×1.6) | Busy (×1.8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kg | 90g | 105g | 115g |
| 6.5kg | 110g | 125g | 140g |
| 8kg | 130g | 150g | 165g |
That's grams of dry food a day, split over two meals. For a 6.5kg Jack Russell on Canny Chicken, the quiz shows the exact cost per day from the Founding 100 price, before you give us any details. Treats count: if yours gets a lot, the quiz takes them off the bowl.
Which recipe suits a Jack Russell?
Canny Chicken suits most adult Jacks. Gentle Lamb is the swap if chicken doesn't agree with them. Jacks often live well into their teens; from about seven we'd suggest Wise Owld, the lighter salmon and squash recipe. Puppies go on Little 'Un until 12 months.
Delivered by us, in Newcastle
We bring it ourselves, in our own van, on your area's run day: Mondays for NE3, NE5, NE13 and NE15; Tuesdays for NE1, NE2 and NE4; Thursdays for NE6, NE7 and NE12. Delivery is free on a plan, the first bag is half price, and if your dog won't eat it, the Clean Bowl Guarantee swaps the recipe for free.
Jack Russell questions
How much should a Jack Russell eat?
A 6.5kg adult needs roughly 110g to 140g a day of our kibble. Cut back if they get a lot of treats; the quiz asks.
2kg or 6kg?
A 2kg bag lasts a Jack about two weeks, a 6kg bag about seven. Most owners pick 2kg for freshness.
Do you deliver small orders?
Yes. Delivery is free on plans, whatever the bag size.