How many calories does a neutered adult Broholmer need?

At 119.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2243 kcal per day for a Broholmer (resting energy 1402 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Broholmer need?

At 119.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2524 kcal per day for a Broholmer (resting energy 1402 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 119.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 4206 kcal per day for a Broholmer (resting energy 1402 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 119.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1402 kcal per day for a Broholmer (resting energy 1402 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Broholmer

A 120 lb Broholmer is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (90–150 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 2020 kcal; 5.77 cups · 693 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 2245 kcal; Resting energy 1403 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan8–10 years

Weight90–150 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 1403 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 2245 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 56 kcal higher than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Broholmer 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

Broholmer adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
89.9 lb (40.8 kg)	1130 kcal	1808 kcal	2034 kcal	3390 kcal	2260 kcal	1130 kcal
104.9 lb (47.6 kg)	1269 kcal	2030 kcal	2283 kcal	3806 kcal	2537 kcal	1269 kcal
119.9 lb (54.4 kg)Current weight	1402 kcal	2243 kcal	2524 kcal	4206 kcal	2804 kcal	1402 kcal
134.9 lb (61.2 kg)	1532 kcal	2451 kcal	2757 kcal	4595 kcal	3063 kcal	1532 kcal
149.9 lb (68 kg)	1658 kcal	2652 kcal	2984 kcal	4973 kcal	3315 kcal	1658 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 Broholmer: 90–150 lb. This page starts the calculator at 120 lb.

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