How many calories does a neutered adult Bohemian Shepherd need?

At 48.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1138 kcal per day for a Bohemian Shepherd (resting energy 711 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Bohemian Shepherd need?

At 48.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1280 kcal per day for a Bohemian Shepherd (resting energy 711 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Bohemian Shepherd puppy under 4 months need?

At 48.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2133 kcal per day for a Bohemian Shepherd (resting energy 711 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 48.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 711 kcal per day for a Bohemian Shepherd (resting energy 711 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bohemian Shepherd

A 48.5 lb Bohemian Shepherd is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (41–60 lb (male), 37–53 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1138 kcal; 3.25 cups · 390 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1138 kcal; Resting energy 711 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight41–60 lb (male), 37–53 lb (female)

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 711 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1138 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 184 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bohemian Shepherd 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

Bohemian Shepherd adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
37 lb (16.8 kg)	581 kcal	929 kcal	1046 kcal	1743 kcal	1162 kcal	581 kcal
42.8 lb (19.4 kg)	647 kcal	1035 kcal	1165 kcal	1941 kcal	1294 kcal	647 kcal
48.5 lb (22 kg)Current weight	711 kcal	1138 kcal	1280 kcal	2133 kcal	1422 kcal	711 kcal
54.2 lb (24.6 kg)	773 kcal	1237 kcal	1392 kcal	2320 kcal	1546 kcal	773 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 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 Bohemian Shepherd: 41–60 lb (male), 37–53 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 48.5 lb.

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