How many calories does a neutered adult Bouvier des Ardennes need?

At 63.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1385 kcal per day for a Bouvier des Ardennes (resting energy 866 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Bouvier des Ardennes need?

At 63.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1558 kcal per day for a Bouvier des Ardennes (resting energy 866 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Bouvier des Ardennes puppy under 4 months need?

At 63.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2597 kcal per day for a Bouvier des Ardennes (resting energy 866 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Bouvier des Ardennes?

At 63.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 866 kcal per day for a Bouvier des Ardennes (resting energy 866 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bouvier des Ardennes

A 63 lb Bouvier des Ardennes is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (61.5–77.5 lb (male), 48.5–62 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1315 kcal; 3.76 cups · 451 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1384 kcal; Resting energy 865 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–16 years

Weight61.5–77.5 lb (male), 48.5–62 lb (female)

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 865 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1384 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 62 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bouvier des Ardennes 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

Bouvier des Ardennes adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
48.5 lb (22 kg)	711 kcal	1138 kcal	1280 kcal	2133 kcal	1422 kcal	711 kcal
55.8 lb (25.3 kg)	790 kcal	1263 kcal	1421 kcal	2369 kcal	1579 kcal	790 kcal
63.1 lb (28.6 kg)Current weight	866 kcal	1385 kcal	1558 kcal	2597 kcal	1731 kcal	866 kcal
70.3 lb (31.9 kg)	940 kcal	1503 kcal	1691 kcal	2819 kcal	1879 kcal	940 kcal
77.4 lb (35.1 kg)	1009 kcal	1615 kcal	1817 kcal	3028 kcal	2019 kcal	1009 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 Bouvier des Ardennes: 61.5–77.5 lb (male), 48.5–62 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 63 lb.

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