How many calories does a neutered adult Bloodhound need?

At 95 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1884 kcal per day for a Bloodhound (resting energy 1177 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Bloodhound need?

At 95 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2119 kcal per day for a Bloodhound (resting energy 1177 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 95 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3532 kcal per day for a Bloodhound (resting energy 1177 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 95 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1177 kcal per day for a Bloodhound (resting energy 1177 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bloodhound

A 95 lb Bloodhound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (90–110 lb (male), 80–100 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1695 kcal; 4.84 cups · 581 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1883 kcal; Resting energy 1177 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight90–110 lb (male), 80–100 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1177 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1883 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 306 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bloodhound 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

Bloodhound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
80 lb (36.3 kg)	1035 kcal	1656 kcal	1863 kcal	3106 kcal	2070 kcal	1035 kcal
87.5 lb (39.7 kg)	1107 kcal	1771 kcal	1993 kcal	3321 kcal	2214 kcal	1107 kcal
95 lb (43.1 kg)Current weight	1177 kcal	1884 kcal	2119 kcal	3532 kcal	2355 kcal	1177 kcal
102.5 lb (46.5 kg)	1246 kcal	1994 kcal	2244 kcal	3739 kcal	2493 kcal	1246 kcal
110 lb (49.9 kg)	1314 kcal	2103 kcal	2366 kcal	3943 kcal	2628 kcal	1314 kcal