How many calories does a neutered adult Appenzeller Sennenhund need?

At 58.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1316 kcal per day for a Appenzeller Sennenhund (resting energy 822 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Appenzeller Sennenhund need?

At 58.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1480 kcal per day for a Appenzeller Sennenhund (resting energy 822 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Appenzeller Sennenhund puppy under 4 months need?

At 58.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2467 kcal per day for a Appenzeller Sennenhund (resting energy 822 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Appenzeller Sennenhund?

At 58.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 822 kcal per day for a Appenzeller Sennenhund (resting energy 822 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Appenzeller Sennenhund

A 59 lb Appenzeller Sennenhund is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (48–70 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1318 kcal; 3.77 cups · 452 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1318 kcal; Resting energy 824 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight48–70 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 824 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1318 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 about the same as the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Appenzeller Sennenhund 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

Appenzeller Sennenhund adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
48.1 lb (21.8 kg)	706 kcal	1130 kcal	1271 kcal	2119 kcal	1412 kcal	706 kcal
53.4 lb (24.2 kg)	764 kcal	1222 kcal	1375 kcal	2291 kcal	1528 kcal	764 kcal
58.9 lb (26.7 kg)Current weight	822 kcal	1316 kcal	1480 kcal	2467 kcal	1644 kcal	822 kcal
64.4 lb (29.2 kg)	879 kcal	1407 kcal	1583 kcal	2638 kcal	1759 kcal	879 kcal
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 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 Appenzeller Sennenhund: 48–70 lb. This page starts the calculator at 59 lb.

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