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How much to feed a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

A 38.5 lb Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (38–45 lb (male), 32–35 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dog
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Prefilled for a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. Verified adult weight: 38–45 lb (male), 32–35 lb (female).

Activity

Daily portion

Dog food calculator
957 kcal
2.73 cups · 328 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered
957 kcal
Resting energy 598 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.
Lifespan12–15 years
Weight38–45 lb (male), 32–35 lb (female)
SizeMedium
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 598 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 957 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 83 kcal higher than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle 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

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog adults maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
32 lb (14.5 kg)520 kcal832 kcal936 kcal1560 kcal1040 kcal520 kcal
35.3 lb (16 kg)560 kcal896 kcal1008 kcal1680 kcal1120 kcal560 kcal
38.4 lb (17.4 kg)Current weight596 kcal954 kcal1073 kcal1789 kcal1193 kcal596 kcal
41.7 lb (18.9 kg)635 kcal1015 kcal1142 kcal1904 kcal1269 kcal635 kcal
45 lb (20.4 kg)672 kcal1075 kcal1209 kcal2016 kcal1344 kcal672 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

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Use the verified adult weight for a Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog: 38–45 lb (male), 32–35 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 38.5 lb.

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