How many calories does a neutered adult Bearded Collie need?

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

How many calories does an intact adult Bearded Collie need?

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

How many calories does a Bearded Collie puppy under 4 months need?

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

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

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

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bearded Collie

A 50 lb Bearded Collie is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (45–55 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

Weight45–55 lb

SizeLarge GroupHerding 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. Bearded Collie 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

Bearded Collie 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 lb (20.4 kg)	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal
47.4 lb (21.5 kg)	699 kcal	1118 kcal	1258 kcal	2097 kcal	1398 kcal	699 kcal
50 lb (22.7 kg)Current weight	728 kcal	1165 kcal	1310 kcal	2184 kcal	1456 kcal	728 kcal
52.5 lb (23.8 kg)	754 kcal	1207 kcal	1358 kcal	2263 kcal	1509 kcal	754 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 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 Bearded Collie: 45–55 lb. This page starts the calculator at 50 lb.

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