How many calories does a neutered adult Briard need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1615 kcal per day for a Briard (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Briard need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1817 kcal per day for a Briard (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3028 kcal per day for a Briard (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1009 kcal per day for a Briard (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Briard

A 77.5 lb Briard is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (55–100 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1536 kcal; 4.39 cups · 527 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1618 kcal; Resting energy 1011 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12 years

Weight55–100 lb

SizeLarge GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1011 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1618 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 296 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Briard 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

Briard adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal
66.4 lb (30.1 kg)	900 kcal	1439 kcal	1619 kcal	2699 kcal	1799 kcal	900 kcal
77.4 lb (35.1 kg)Current weight	1009 kcal	1615 kcal	1817 kcal	3028 kcal	2019 kcal	1009 kcal
88.8 lb (40.3 kg)	1120 kcal	1791 kcal	2015 kcal	3359 kcal	2239 kcal	1120 kcal
99.9 lb (45.3 kg)	1222 kcal	1956 kcal	2200 kcal	3667 kcal	2445 kcal	1222 kcal