How many calories does a neutered adult Boerboel need?

At 175 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2979 kcal per day for a Boerboel (resting energy 1862 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Boerboel need?

At 175 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3351 kcal per day for a Boerboel (resting energy 1862 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 175 lb, the verified feeding table lists 5586 kcal per day for a Boerboel (resting energy 1862 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 175 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1862 kcal per day for a Boerboel (resting energy 1862 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Boerboel

A 175 lb Boerboel is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (150–200 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 2681 kcal; 7.66 cups · 919 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 2979 kcal; Resting energy 1862 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan9–11 years

Weight150–200 lb

SizeGiant GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1862 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 2979 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 790 kcal higher than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Boerboel 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

Boerboel adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
149.9 lb (68 kg)	1658 kcal	2652 kcal	2984 kcal	4973 kcal	3315 kcal	1658 kcal
162.5 lb (73.7 kg)	1761 kcal	2817 kcal	3169 kcal	5282 kcal	3522 kcal	1761 kcal
175 lb (79.4 kg)Current weight	1862 kcal	2979 kcal	3351 kcal	5586 kcal	3724 kcal	1862 kcal
187.4 lb (85 kg)	1960 kcal	3135 kcal	3527 kcal	5879 kcal	3919 kcal	1960 kcal
200 lb (90.7 kg)	2057 kcal	3292 kcal	3703 kcal	6172 kcal	4115 kcal	2057 kcal