How many calories does a neutered adult American Hairless Terrier need?

At 20.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 587 kcal per day for a American Hairless Terrier (resting energy 367 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult American Hairless Terrier need?

At 20.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 660 kcal per day for a American Hairless Terrier (resting energy 367 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a American Hairless Terrier puppy under 4 months need?

At 20.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1100 kcal per day for a American Hairless Terrier (resting energy 367 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a American Hairless Terrier?

At 20.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 367 kcal per day for a American Hairless Terrier (resting energy 367 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a American Hairless Terrier

A 20 lb American Hairless Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (12–28 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 615 kcal; 1.76 cups · 211 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 586 kcal; Resting energy 366 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan14–16 years

Weight12–28 lb

SizeMedium GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 366 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 586 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 medium breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 288 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. American Hairless Terrier 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 Hairless Terrier adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)	248 kcal	397 kcal	446 kcal	744 kcal	496 kcal	248 kcal
15.9 lb (7.2 kg)	308 kcal	492 kcal	554 kcal	923 kcal	615 kcal	308 kcal
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)Current weight	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal
24 lb (10.9 kg)	420 kcal	672 kcal	756 kcal	1260 kcal	840 kcal	420 kcal
28 lb (12.7 kg)	471 kcal	753 kcal	848 kcal	1413 kcal	942 kcal	471 kcal