How many calories does a neutered adult American English Coonhound need?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1248 kcal per day for a American English Coonhound (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult American English Coonhound need?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1404 kcal per day for a American English Coonhound (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a American English Coonhound puppy under 4 months need?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2341 kcal per day for a American English Coonhound (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a American English Coonhound?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 780 kcal per day for a American English Coonhound (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a American English Coonhound

A 55 lb American English Coonhound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (45–65 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1250 kcal; 3.57 cups · 429 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1250 kcal; Resting energy 781 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan11–12 years

Weight45–65 lb

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 781 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1250 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 large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 72 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. American English Coonhound 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

American English Coonhound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
45 lb (20.4 kg)	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal
50 lb (22.7 kg)	728 kcal	1165 kcal	1310 kcal	2184 kcal	1456 kcal	728 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)Current weight	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 kcal
65 lb (29.5 kg)	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 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 American English Coonhound: 45–65 lb. This page starts the calculator at 55 lb.

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