How many calories does a neutered adult Bolognese need?

At 7.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 293 kcal per day for a Bolognese (resting energy 183 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Bolognese need?

At 7.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 329 kcal per day for a Bolognese (resting energy 183 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 7.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 549 kcal per day for a Bolognese (resting energy 183 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 7.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 183 kcal per day for a Bolognese (resting energy 183 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bolognese

A 8 lb Bolognese is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (6–10 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 324 kcal; 0.93 cups · 111 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 294 kcal; Resting energy 184 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight6–10 lb

SizeToy GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 184 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 294 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 toy breeds, that neutered-adult portion is about the same as the 306 kcal for an average toy breed at 8.4 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bolognese 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

Bolognese adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
6 lb (2.7 kg)	147 kcal	236 kcal	265 kcal	442 kcal	295 kcal	147 kcal
7.1 lb (3.2 kg)	167 kcal	268 kcal	301 kcal	502 kcal	335 kcal	167 kcal
7.9 lb (3.6 kg)Current weight	183 kcal	293 kcal	329 kcal	549 kcal	366 kcal	183 kcal
9 lb (4.1 kg)	202 kcal	323 kcal	363 kcal	605 kcal	403 kcal	202 kcal
9.9 lb (4.5 kg)	216 kcal	346 kcal	389 kcal	649 kcal	433 kcal	216 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 Bolognese: 6–10 lb. This page starts the calculator at 8 lb.

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