Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

NOTE: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build,
metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and
they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying
that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality
of dog food you buy also makes a difference--the better the dog food, the
further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need
to shake into your dog's bowl.If you're unsure whether he's overweight, give him the eye test and the hands-on test. First, look down at him. You should be able to see a waist. Then place your hands on his back, thumbs along the spine, with the fingers spread downward. You should be able to feel but not see his ribs without having to press hard. If you can't, he needs less food and more exercise.

For more on feeding your Belgian Turvuren, see our guidelines for buying the
right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog

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