How many calories does a neutered adult Barbet need?

At 50 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1165 kcal per day for a Barbet (resting energy 728 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Barbet need?

At 50 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1310 kcal per day for a Barbet (resting energy 728 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Barbet puppy under 4 months need?

At 50 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2184 kcal per day for a Barbet (resting energy 728 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 50 lb, the verified feeding table lists 728 kcal per day for a Barbet (resting energy 728 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Barbet

A 50 lb Barbet is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (35–65 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1164 kcal; 3.33 cups · 399 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1163 kcal; Resting energy 727 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight35–65 lb

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 727 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1163 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 159 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Barbet 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

Barbet adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
42.5 lb (19.3 kg)	645 kcal	1031 kcal	1160 kcal	1934 kcal	1289 kcal	645 kcal
50 lb (22.7 kg)Current weight	728 kcal	1165 kcal	1310 kcal	2184 kcal	1456 kcal	728 kcal
57.5 lb (26.1 kg)	808 kcal	1293 kcal	1455 kcal	2425 kcal	1617 kcal	808 kcal
65 lb (29.5 kg)	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 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 Barbet: 35–65 lb. This page starts the calculator at 50 lb.

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