Slow Feeder Bowls for Medium Dogs
Picture this: Ollie, a Cocker Spaniel in Victoria, falls right between sizes. He is too big for a Medium bowl and not quite a Large Deep dog, so his owner needed a clear way to choose.
Part of my slow feeder dog bowls guide. See also: interactive slow feeder bowls: pros and cons.
Medium Dogs Sit Between Sizes
Cockers, Beagles, Border Collies and Staffies are all in the middle. Their muzzles and meals are bigger than a small dog's, but smaller than a retriever's.
For most medium dogs, a Large bowl with a 2 to 3 cm depth works well. If your dog eats a big portion, step up to Large Deep.
Pick a Bowl
The Medium and Large options at a glance.
| Bowl | Medium | Large | Large Deep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset, Cedar Night, Maple Leaf, Leaves | 15 cm, 2 cm deep | 24 cm, 2 cm deep | 24 cm, 4 cm deep |
| Paw Design (with a name) | 15 x 15 cm, 3 cm deep | 24 x 24 cm, 3 cm deep | 24 x 24 cm, 5 cm deep |
| Dog Shaped (with a name) | 15 x 15 cm, 2 cm deep | 24 x 24 cm, 3 cm deep | 24 x 24 cm, 5 cm deep |
| Square (non-slip base) | 150 x 150 mm | 240 x 240 mm | not offered |
A Few Tips
Try the Sunset or Leaves bowl for an easy first maze, and the Square Slow Feeder Bowl if your floor is slippery. I designed these Premium bowls, and they are made from PLA, a plant-based bioplastic.
If You Picked the Wrong Size
If your dog struggles to reach into the maze, the bowl may be too small. If the meal overflows or the maze is too wide, step down a size. It is a small adjustment, and most owners find the right fit on the second try.
A quick check is to watch the first meal. A good fit means your dog can reach every part of the bowl comfortably and still has to work a little for the food.
Keep Exploring
Compare puzzle feeder vs slow feeder bowl or see interactive slow feeder bowls: pros and cons. The slow feeder dog bowls guide has the full picture.
Medium or Large for a 20 kg dog? Most 20 kg dogs do well in Large. Choose Medium for small muzzles.
Does depth matter? A deeper bowl holds a bigger meal. Pick Large Deep if your dog eats a lot.
Can I use the bowl for a cat too? Many Petsun slow feeders suit both dogs and cats.
Right-sized bowls make for easier meals. Browse the Slow Feeder Dog Bowls collection.
Related slow feeder guides
- Interactive slow feeder bowls: pros and cons
- Slow feeder dog bowls guide
- Puzzle feeder vs slow feeder bowl
Shop the collection: Slow Feeder Dog Bowls
Let customers speak for us
Willow loves eating out of this leaf feeder! The construction is very good quality and feels solid/ not like it’s going to break. She is a picky eater and doesn’t normally eat full meals but will eat full meals out of this! Love the grippy bottom so it doesn’t slip. Nothing to complain about :)
Golden Luca is pretty and it has my name and phone number on the flip side.
I bought it for Bao Bei to help him eat slower, also have a unique feeding bowl
He is busy with it for hours and also I can fetch the toy when we want to spend time together
It made Sabar’s meal time more than double and I enjoy watching him eating from his unique bowl
My paw was eating too fast and this bowl helped me to fix this problem
It can keep my cat's busy for a long time, but it should be under supervised I think. Long time playing with it can make them tired!
Maki playing with her ball. 😀
I'm using this stuff to keep my puppy busy and happy everyday.
It keeps my puppy busy for more than 30 mins every time for a meal. and even after that she plays with it around as long as She get tired!
Fun "beginner level" toy. Works for cats too:)
Durable plastic, feels nice.
it is a bit hard on the walls but the cat just watches it. Does not interact with it. The ball works really well for what it is supposed to do.
If it was a bit softer the cat might enjoy it more.
I gave one to a neighbour who's dog loves it. She has a small dog so the size is just right.
Great bowl and such fun. Amazing the difference in time it now takes for my puppy to finish her meals. Much healthier for her! And she loves to play with it once it’s empty
Got this toy for my girl Archie and she absolutely loves it! It’s super durable, keeps her entertained for hours, and the treat dispenser is a fun bonus. Totally worth it
As soon as this ball comes out he gets very excited. The ball allows him to play by himself with the ball. His favourite toy by far.
