How many calories does a neutered adult Beagle need?

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 639 kcal per day for a Beagle (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Beagle need?

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 719 kcal per day for a Beagle (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1199 kcal per day for a Beagle (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 400 kcal per day for a Beagle (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Beagle

A 22.5 lb Beagle is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (22–25 lb (male), 20–23 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 671 kcal; 1.92 cups · 230 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 640 kcal; Resting energy 400 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–15 years

Weight22–25 lb (male), 20–23 lb (female)

SizeSmall GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 400 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 640 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 146 kcal higher than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Beagle 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

Beagle adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal
21.2 lb (9.6 kg)	382 kcal	611 kcal	687 kcal	1145 kcal	764 kcal	382 kcal
22.5 lb (10.2 kg)Current weight	400 kcal	639 kcal	719 kcal	1199 kcal	799 kcal	400 kcal
23.8 lb (10.8 kg)	417 kcal	667 kcal	751 kcal	1251 kcal	834 kcal	417 kcal
24.9 lb (11.3 kg)	431 kcal	690 kcal	777 kcal	1294 kcal	863 kcal	431 kcal