How many calories does a neutered adult Cane Corso need?

At 99.2 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1946 kcal per day for a Cane Corso (resting energy 1216 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Cane Corso need?

At 99.2 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2189 kcal per day for a Cane Corso (resting energy 1216 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Cane Corso puppy under 4 months need?

At 99.2 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3649 kcal per day for a Cane Corso (resting energy 1216 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 99.2 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1216 kcal per day for a Cane Corso (resting energy 1216 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Cane Corso

A 99.2 lb Cane Corso is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (99.2–110.2 lb (male), 88.2–99.2 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1751 kcal; 5 cups · 600 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1946 kcal; Resting energy 1216 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan9–12 years

Weight99.2–110.2 lb (male), 88.2–99.2 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1216 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1946 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 243 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Cane Corso 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

Cane Corso adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
88.2 lb (40 kg)	1113 kcal	1781 kcal	2004 kcal	3340 kcal	2227 kcal	1113 kcal
93.7 lb (42.5 kg)	1165 kcal	1864 kcal	2097 kcal	3496 kcal	2330 kcal	1165 kcal
99.2 lb (45 kg)Current weight	1216 kcal	1946 kcal	2189 kcal	3649 kcal	2432 kcal	1216 kcal
104.7 lb (47.5 kg)	1267 kcal	2026 kcal	2280 kcal	3800 kcal	2533 kcal	1267 kcal
110.2 lb (50 kg)	1316 kcal	2106 kcal	2369 kcal	3949 kcal	2632 kcal	1316 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 Cane Corso: 99.2–110.2 lb (male), 88.2–99.2 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 99.2 lb.

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