How many calories does a neutered adult Basset Fauve de Bretagne need?

At 30.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 811 kcal per day for a Basset Fauve de Bretagne (resting energy 507 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Basset Fauve de Bretagne need?

At 30.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 912 kcal per day for a Basset Fauve de Bretagne (resting energy 507 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppy under 4 months need?

At 30.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1520 kcal per day for a Basset Fauve de Bretagne (resting energy 507 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Basset Fauve de Bretagne?

At 30.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 507 kcal per day for a Basset Fauve de Bretagne (resting energy 507 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Basset Fauve de Bretagne

A 31 lb Basset Fauve de Bretagne is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (23–39 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 813 kcal; 2.32 cups · 279 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 813 kcal; Resting energy 508 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–16 years

Weight23–39 lb

SizeMedium GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 508 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 813 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 61 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Basset Fauve de Bretagne 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

Basset Fauve de Bretagne adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
22.9 lb (10.4 kg)	405 kcal	649 kcal	730 kcal	1216 kcal	811 kcal	405 kcal
26.9 lb (12.2 kg)	457 kcal	731 kcal	823 kcal	1371 kcal	914 kcal	457 kcal
30.9 lb (14 kg)Current weight	507 kcal	811 kcal	912 kcal	1520 kcal	1013 kcal	507 kcal
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
39 lb (17.7 kg)	604 kcal	966 kcal	1087 kcal	1812 kcal	1208 kcal	604 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 Basset Fauve de Bretagne: 23–39 lb. This page starts the calculator at 31 lb.

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