How many calories does a neutered adult Chesapeake Bay Retriever need?

At 67.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1457 kcal per day for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (resting energy 911 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Chesapeake Bay Retriever need?

At 67.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1639 kcal per day for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (resting energy 911 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy under 4 months need?

At 67.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2732 kcal per day for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (resting energy 911 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?

At 67.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 911 kcal per day for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (resting energy 911 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Chesapeake Bay Retriever

A 67.5 lb Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (65–80 lb (male), 55–70 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1385 kcal; 3.96 cups · 475 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1458 kcal; Resting energy 911 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–13 years

Weight65–80 lb (male), 55–70 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 911 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1458 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 136 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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
61.3 lb (27.8 kg)	847 kcal	1356 kcal	1525 kcal	2542 kcal	1695 kcal	847 kcal
67.5 lb (30.6 kg)Current weight	911 kcal	1457 kcal	1639 kcal	2732 kcal	1821 kcal	911 kcal
73.9 lb (33.5 kg)	975 kcal	1560 kcal	1755 kcal	2924 kcal	1949 kcal	975 kcal
80 lb (36.3 kg)	1035 kcal	1656 kcal	1863 kcal	3106 kcal	2070 kcal	1035 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

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Questions from the breed record

Use the verified adult weight for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever: 65–80 lb (male), 55–70 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 67.5 lb.

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