How many calories does a neutered adult Alaskan Klee Kai need?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 482 kcal per day for a Alaskan Klee Kai (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Alaskan Klee Kai need?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 542 kcal per day for a Alaskan Klee Kai (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Alaskan Klee Kai puppy under 4 months need?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 904 kcal per day for a Alaskan Klee Kai (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Alaskan Klee Kai?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 301 kcal per day for a Alaskan Klee Kai (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Alaskan Klee Kai

A 15.5 lb Alaskan Klee Kai is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (6–25 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 508 kcal; 1.45 cups · 174 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 483 kcal; Resting energy 302 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–16 years

Weight6–25 lb

SizeSmall GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 302 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 483 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is about the same as the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Alaskan Klee Kai individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Alaskan Klee Kai adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
6 lb (2.7 kg)	147 kcal	236 kcal	265 kcal	442 kcal	295 kcal	147 kcal
10.8 lb (4.9 kg)	231 kcal	369 kcal	415 kcal	692 kcal	461 kcal	231 kcal
15.4 lb (7 kg)Current weight	301 kcal	482 kcal	542 kcal	904 kcal	602 kcal	301 kcal
20.3 lb (9.2 kg)	370 kcal	592 kcal	666 kcal	1109 kcal	740 kcal	370 kcal
24.9 lb (11.3 kg)	431 kcal	690 kcal	777 kcal	1294 kcal	863 kcal	431 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

Use the verified adult weight for a Alaskan Klee Kai: 6–25 lb. This page starts the calculator at 15.5 lb.

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