How many calories does a neutered adult Barbado da Terceira need?

At 52.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1214 kcal per day for a Barbado da Terceira (resting energy 759 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Barbado da Terceira need?

At 52.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1366 kcal per day for a Barbado da Terceira (resting energy 759 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Barbado da Terceira puppy under 4 months need?

At 52.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2277 kcal per day for a Barbado da Terceira (resting energy 759 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Barbado da Terceira?

At 52.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 759 kcal per day for a Barbado da Terceira (resting energy 759 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Barbado da Terceira

A 53 lb Barbado da Terceira is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (55–60 lb (male), 46–57 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1216 kcal; 3.47 cups · 417 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1216 kcal; Resting energy 760 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight55–60 lb (male), 46–57 lb (female)

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 760 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1216 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 106 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Barbado da Terceira 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

Barbado da Terceira adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
45.9 lb (20.8 kg)	682 kcal	1091 kcal	1227 kcal	2045 kcal	1364 kcal	682 kcal
49.4 lb (22.4 kg)	721 kcal	1153 kcal	1297 kcal	2162 kcal	1441 kcal	721 kcal
52.9 lb (24 kg)Current weight	759 kcal	1214 kcal	1366 kcal	2277 kcal	1518 kcal	759 kcal
56.4 lb (25.6 kg)	797 kcal	1275 kcal	1434 kcal	2390 kcal	1593 kcal	797 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 kcal