best automatic dog feeder for large breeds

The most battle-tested feeder on this list by a wide margin — well over a thousand reviews — and it's genuinely built for big dogs, not a medium feeder relabeled. 50-cup hopper, anti-jam chute for kibble up to 20mm, dual-band WiFi, 1080p camera with night vision and two-way audio, plus battery backup and a 2-year warranty. If you want one feeder that does everything and is proven, start here.

• Huge review count — the most-validated pick here
• 50-cup capacity with anti-jam chute for large kibble
• 1080p camera, two-way audio, and battery backup
• Plastic build, not stainless steel
• Relies on home WiFi for smart features

The biggest hopper and the highest rating on this list. 15L holds 63 cups, the anti-clog chute handles the widest kibble range here (up to 23mm), and the elevated stand with a large tray suits tall dogs. Dual power and up to six meals a day round it out. The pick if your priority is maximum capacity and fewest refills.

• Largest capacity here — 15L / 63 cups
• Highest rating on the list (4.6)
• Widest anti-clog chute (2-23mm) and elevated stand
• No camera or app monitoring
• Tall footprint

An Amazon's Choice pick that nails the fundamentals for big dogs: 50 cups / 20 days of food, an anti-clog chute rated for large 2-18mm kibble, and a 1080p camera with the app — all at a sharp price. A strong value alternative to the Yakry.

• Amazon's Choice with a strong 4.5 rating
• 50-cup capacity, anti-clog for large kibble
• 1080p camera and app control
• Fewer reviews than the Yakry
• Plastic construction

The premium freshness pick. Alone on this list, the Dokoo vacuum-seals its 15L hopper — pumping out air to keep kibble fresh as your big dog works through 63 cups over a couple of weeks. Add a height-adjustable stainless steel bowl, anti-clog chute for 2-22mm kibble, voice recording, and battery backup, and it's the choice if food freshness in a large hopper is your priority.

• Vacuum-seal storage keeps a full 15L hopper fresh — unique here
• 63-cup capacity with height-adjustable stainless steel bowl
• Anti-clog for large kibble, no WiFi or app needed
• Most expensive feeder on this list
• No app or camera

This feeder offers customizable meal portions and feeding schedules, making it ideal for managing your large breed's diet. It has a large capacity (up to 24 cups) and a slow-feed option to prevent bloat.

• Large capacity
• Customizable meal portions and schedule
• Slow-feed option
• Can be a bit noisy
• Requires D batteries for backup

The durability pick. A 14L hopper, an anti-blockage system, dual power supply, and — the differentiator — a food-grade stainless steel bowl that's more hygienic and chew-resistant than the plastic trays on most feeders. WiFi app control rounds it out. Worth the premium if build quality and a steel bowl matter to you.

• Stainless steel bowl — hygienic and durable
• 14L capacity with anti-blockage system
• Dual power supply and WiFi app control
• Most expensive of the large-capacity picks
• Lower rating than the top three

The Wopet Smart Pet Feeder allows you to schedule up to 6 meals a day with flexible portion sizes. It also has a built-in voice recorder to call your pet to meals and a camera for remote monitoring.

• App control and monitoring
• Voice recorder
• Camera for remote viewing
• App can be finicky at times
• Camera quality could be better

This feeder boasts a large 13-cup capacity, ideal for large breeds. It offers flexible meal times and portion control, and a voice recorder to call your pet.

• Large capacity
• Programmable feeding
• Voice recorder
• Can be difficult to program initially
• Food dispenser can get jammed with certain kibble shapes

The Arf Pets feeder offers programmable meal times and portion sizes, with a voice recorder for personalized meal calls. It has a decent capacity for larger dogs.

• Programmable feeding schedule
• Voice recorder
• Easy to set up and use
• Can be sensitive to kibble size for dispensing
• Battery life can be shorter than expected

The Petlibro feeder offers customizable feeding schedules and portion sizes, with a voice recorder function. It has a good capacity for larger dogs and is generally easy to use.

• Programmable meal times and portions
• Voice recorder
• Easy to clean
• Some users report issues with food dispensing consistency
• Not as robust as higher-end models