How many calories does a neutered adult Anatolian Shepherd Dog need?

At 114.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2172 kcal per day for a Anatolian Shepherd Dog (resting energy 1357 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Anatolian Shepherd Dog need?

At 114.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2443 kcal per day for a Anatolian Shepherd Dog (resting energy 1357 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Anatolian Shepherd Dog puppy under 4 months need?

At 114.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 4072 kcal per day for a Anatolian Shepherd Dog (resting energy 1357 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Anatolian Shepherd Dog?

At 114.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1357 kcal per day for a Anatolian Shepherd Dog (resting energy 1357 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Anatolian Shepherd Dog

A 115 lb Anatolian Shepherd Dog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (110–150 lb (male), 80–120 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog dog — Photo: Karen Arnold · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1957 kcal; 5.59 cups · 671 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 2174 kcal; Resting energy 1359 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan11–13 years

Weight110–150 lb (male), 80–120 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1359 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 2174 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 15 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Anatolian Shepherd Dog 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

Anatolian Shepherd Dog adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
80 lb (36.3 kg)	1035 kcal	1656 kcal	1863 kcal	3106 kcal	2070 kcal	1035 kcal
97.4 lb (44.2 kg)	1200 kcal	1920 kcal	2160 kcal	3600 kcal	2400 kcal	1200 kcal
114.9 lb (52.1 kg)Current weight	1357 kcal	2172 kcal	2443 kcal	4072 kcal	2715 kcal	1357 kcal
132.5 lb (60.1 kg)	1511 kcal	2418 kcal	2720 kcal	4533 kcal	3022 kcal	1511 kcal
149.9 lb (68 kg)	1658 kcal	2652 kcal	2984 kcal	4973 kcal	3315 kcal	1658 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 Anatolian Shepherd Dog: 110–150 lb (male), 80–120 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 115 lb.

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