How many calories does a neutered adult Black and Tan Coonhound need?

At 87.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1771 kcal per day for a Black and Tan Coonhound (resting energy 1107 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Black and Tan Coonhound need?

At 87.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1993 kcal per day for a Black and Tan Coonhound (resting energy 1107 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Black and Tan Coonhound puppy under 4 months need?

At 87.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3321 kcal per day for a Black and Tan Coonhound (resting energy 1107 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Black and Tan Coonhound?

At 87.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1107 kcal per day for a Black and Tan Coonhound (resting energy 1107 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Black and Tan Coonhound

A 87.5 lb Black and Tan Coonhound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (65–110 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1682 kcal; 4.81 cups · 577 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1771 kcal; Resting energy 1107 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight65–110 lb

SizeGiant GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1107 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1771 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 418 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Black and Tan Coonhound 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

Black and Tan Coonhound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
65 lb (29.5 kg)	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 kcal
76.3 lb (34.6 kg)	999 kcal	1598 kcal	1798 kcal	2996 kcal	1997 kcal	999 kcal
87.5 lb (39.7 kg)Current weight	1107 kcal	1771 kcal	1993 kcal	3321 kcal	2214 kcal	1107 kcal
98.8 lb (44.8 kg)	1212 kcal	1939 kcal	2182 kcal	3636 kcal	2424 kcal	1212 kcal
110 lb (49.9 kg)	1314 kcal	2103 kcal	2366 kcal	3943 kcal	2628 kcal	1314 kcal