How many calories does a neutered adult Braque du Bourbonnais need?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1055 kcal per day for a Braque du Bourbonnais (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Braque du Bourbonnais need?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1187 kcal per day for a Braque du Bourbonnais (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Braque du Bourbonnais puppy under 4 months need?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1979 kcal per day for a Braque du Bourbonnais (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Braque du Bourbonnais?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 660 kcal per day for a Braque du Bourbonnais (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Braque du Bourbonnais

A 44 lb Braque du Bourbonnais is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (35–53 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1058 kcal; 3.02 cups · 363 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1058 kcal; Resting energy 661 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight35–53 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 661 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1058 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 264 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Braque du Bourbonnais 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

Braque du Bourbonnais adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
39.5 lb (17.9 kg)	609 kcal	975 kcal	1097 kcal	1828 kcal	1218 kcal	609 kcal
43.9 lb (19.9 kg)Current weight	660 kcal	1055 kcal	1187 kcal	1979 kcal	1319 kcal	660 kcal
48.5 lb (22 kg)	711 kcal	1138 kcal	1280 kcal	2133 kcal	1422 kcal	711 kcal
52.9 lb (24 kg)	759 kcal	1214 kcal	1366 kcal	2277 kcal	1518 kcal	759 kcal