How many calories does a neutered adult Braque Francais Pyrenean need?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1118 kcal per day for a Braque Francais Pyrenean (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Braque Francais Pyrenean need?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1258 kcal per day for a Braque Francais Pyrenean (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Braque Francais Pyrenean puppy under 4 months need?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2097 kcal per day for a Braque Francais Pyrenean (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Braque Francais Pyrenean?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 699 kcal per day for a Braque Francais Pyrenean (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Braque Francais Pyrenean

A 47.5 lb Braque Francais Pyrenean is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (40–55 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1120 kcal; 3.2 cups · 384 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1120 kcal; Resting energy 700 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight40–55 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 700 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1120 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 202 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Braque Francais Pyrenean 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 Francais Pyrenean adults maintenance energy

Swipe sideways to read every column.

Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
39.9 lb (18.1 kg)	614 kcal	983 kcal	1106 kcal	1843 kcal	1229 kcal	614 kcal
43.7 lb (19.8 kg)	657 kcal	1051 kcal	1183 kcal	1971 kcal	1314 kcal	657 kcal
47.4 lb (21.5 kg)Current weight	699 kcal	1118 kcal	1258 kcal	2097 kcal	1398 kcal	699 kcal
51.4 lb (23.3 kg)	742 kcal	1188 kcal	1336 kcal	2227 kcal	1485 kcal	742 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal