How many calories does a neutered adult Cardigan Welsh Corgi need?

At 31.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 824 kcal per day for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi (resting energy 515 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Cardigan Welsh Corgi need?

At 31.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 927 kcal per day for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi (resting energy 515 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy under 4 months need?

At 31.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1544 kcal per day for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi (resting energy 515 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi?

At 31.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 515 kcal per day for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi (resting energy 515 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Cardigan Welsh Corgi

A 31.5 lb Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (30–38 lb (male), 25–34 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 823 kcal; 2.35 cups · 282 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 822 kcal; Resting energy 514 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight30–38 lb (male), 25–34 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 514 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 822 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 medium breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 52 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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

Cardigan Welsh Corgi adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
24.9 lb (11.3 kg)	431 kcal	690 kcal	777 kcal	1294 kcal	863 kcal	431 kcal
28.2 lb (12.8 kg)	474 kcal	758 kcal	853 kcal	1421 kcal	947 kcal	474 kcal
31.5 lb (14.3 kg)Current weight	515 kcal	824 kcal	927 kcal	1544 kcal	1030 kcal	515 kcal
34.8 lb (15.8 kg)	555 kcal	888 kcal	999 kcal	1664 kcal	1109 kcal	555 kcal
37.9 lb (17.2 kg)	591 kcal	946 kcal	1064 kcal	1774 kcal	1182 kcal	591 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 Cardigan Welsh Corgi: 30–38 lb (male), 25–34 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 31.5 lb.

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