How many calories does a neutered adult Brazilian Terrier need?

At 22 lb, the verified feeding table lists 630 kcal per day for a Brazilian Terrier (resting energy 394 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Brazilian Terrier need?

At 22 lb, the verified feeding table lists 709 kcal per day for a Brazilian Terrier (resting energy 394 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Brazilian Terrier puppy under 4 months need?

At 22 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1181 kcal per day for a Brazilian Terrier (resting energy 394 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 22 lb, the verified feeding table lists 394 kcal per day for a Brazilian Terrier (resting energy 394 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Brazilian Terrier

A 22 lb Brazilian Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (22 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 660 kcal; 1.89 cups · 226 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 629 kcal; Resting energy 393 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight22 lb

SizeSmall

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 393 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 629 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 135 kcal higher than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Brazilian Terrier 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.