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Feeding
# Feeding your Staffordshire Bull Terrier well
United Kingdom
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier needs a complete, high-quality diet, adapted to its age, activity level and muscle mass. During growth, nutritional balance is essential to support harmonious development without overloading the joints.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A well-balanced growth diet is essential to support development without excess weight gain or joint overload.
- Adult: The ration must be adjusted to the activity level to maintain lean musculature and good body condition.
- Senior: With age, a more digestible food is preferred and weight, mobility, and joint comfort are closely monitored.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Well-formulated premium kibble for a medium-sized and active dog generally suits the breed very well. A home-prepared diet can also be considered, provided it is balanced with the help of a veterinarian in order to properly cover protein, mineral and energy needs.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount depends on weight, age, sterilization, exercise level and the energy density of the chosen food. In adults, it is preferable to split the ration into 2 meals per day for better digestive tolerance and better appetite control.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 - 12 kg | 208 - 285 g | 2 |
| 12 - 15 kg | 246 - 337 g | 2 |
| 15 - 17 kg | 283 - 388 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be gradual over about a week in order to limit digestive upsets. The proportion of the new food is increased little by little while observing the stools, appetite and the dog's general condition.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance after exercise, in summer and during journeys. A very active dog or one fed mainly with dry kibble must be particularly well hydrated.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and represent a small part of the total caloric intake. They are useful for training, but it is better to favor small, easy-to-digest rewards in order to avoid weight gain.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Split the adult ration into 2 meals per day.
- Weigh portions instead of estimating them by eye.
- Adjust the ration quickly if activity decreases or after sterilization.
- Introduce any new food gradually.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, avocado, alcohol, xylitol, cooked bones and very fatty foods, as they can cause digestive, neurological, metabolic disorders or serious poisoning.
## Ready to welcome your Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Find a verified breeder near you and get off to a great start, right from the food bowl.
[Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-staffordshire-bull-terrier)
## Compare Staffordshire Bull Terrier with other breeds
- [Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs. American Staffordshire Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/staffordshire-bull-terrier-vs-american-staffordshire-terrier)
- [Bull Terrier vs. Staffordshire Bull Terrier](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bull-terrier-vs-staffordshire-bull-terrier)
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