Medium breed dogs are often the easiest size to manage on raw. Here is how to portion, choose proteins, and use the bundle builder for dogs in the 10 to 25kg range.
Medium breed dogs are often the easiest size to manage on a raw diet. They eat enough that a 40LB box represents a reasonable supply without lasting so long that freshness becomes a concern, and their portion sizes are easy to work with.
What Counts as a Medium Breed?
Medium breed dogs are generally considered those in the 10 to 25kg range. This includes breeds like border collies, Australian shepherds, boxers, standard poodles, and similar dogs. The exact boundary between small, medium, and large is not fixed, and individual dogs within any breed can vary significantly.
How Much Does a Medium Dog Eat on Raw?
Using the standard guideline of 2 to 3 percent of body weight per day, a 15kg dog would eat roughly 300 to 450 grams of raw food per day. A 1LB tube from Hound and Bone contains approximately 450 grams, which works out to about one tube per day for a dog in this weight range at the higher end of the guideline.
At that rate, a 40LB box would last a medium-sized dog approximately five to six weeks.
Protein Options for Medium Breeds
Medium breed dogs do well across all the proteins Hound and Bone carries. The right protein choice depends more on your dog's individual preferences, activity level, and any sensitivities than on their size category. Beef and bison are popular choices for active medium breeds. Chicken and turkey are practical leaner options.
The Bundle Builder
For medium breed owners who want to rotate proteins without buying full boxes of each, the bundle builder at houndandbone.ca lets you mix individual 1LB tubes across different flavours in a single order.
Delivery Across Edmonton
Hound and Bone delivers to Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain. Free delivery on orders over $120.
This article is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Every dog is different — consult your veterinarian before making changes to your dog’s diet. Individual results may vary.