How many calories does a neutered adult Bull Terrier need?

At 60 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1334 kcal per day for a Bull Terrier (resting energy 834 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Bull Terrier need?

At 60 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1501 kcal per day for a Bull Terrier (resting energy 834 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 60 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2501 kcal per day for a Bull Terrier (resting energy 834 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 60 lb, the verified feeding table lists 834 kcal per day for a Bull Terrier (resting energy 834 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bull Terrier

A 60 lb Bull Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (50–70 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1335 kcal; 3.81 cups · 458 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1334 kcal; Resting energy 834 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–13 years

Weight50–70 lb

SizeLarge GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 834 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1334 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 about the same as the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bull 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.

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

Bull Terrier adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
50 lb (22.7 kg)	728 kcal	1165 kcal	1310 kcal	2184 kcal	1456 kcal	728 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)Current weight	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 kcal
65 lb (29.5 kg)	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 kcal
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 kcal