How many calories does a neutered adult Basenji need?

At 22.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 649 kcal per day for a Basenji (resting energy 405 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Basenji need?

At 22.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 730 kcal per day for a Basenji (resting energy 405 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 22.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1216 kcal per day for a Basenji (resting energy 405 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 22.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 405 kcal per day for a Basenji (resting energy 405 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Basenji

A 23 lb Basenji is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (24 lb (male), 22 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 683 kcal; 1.95 cups · 234 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 650 kcal; Resting energy 406 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–14 years

Weight24 lb (male), 22 lb (female)

SizeSmall GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 406 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 650 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 156 kcal higher than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Basenji 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

Basenji adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
22 lb (10 kg)	394 kcal	630 kcal	709 kcal	1181 kcal	787 kcal	394 kcal
22.5 lb (10.2 kg)	400 kcal	639 kcal	719 kcal	1199 kcal	799 kcal	400 kcal
22.9 lb (10.4 kg)Current weight	405 kcal	649 kcal	730 kcal	1216 kcal	811 kcal	405 kcal
23.4 lb (10.6 kg)	411 kcal	658 kcal	740 kcal	1234 kcal	822 kcal	411 kcal
24 lb (10.9 kg)	420 kcal	672 kcal	756 kcal	1260 kcal	840 kcal	420 kcal