How many calories does a neutered adult Chinese Crested need?

At 9.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 346 kcal per day for a Chinese Crested (resting energy 216 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Chinese Crested need?

At 9.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 389 kcal per day for a Chinese Crested (resting energy 216 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Chinese Crested puppy under 4 months need?

At 9.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 649 kcal per day for a Chinese Crested (resting energy 216 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 9.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 216 kcal per day for a Chinese Crested (resting energy 216 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Chinese Crested

A 10 lb Chinese Crested is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (8–12 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 383 kcal; 1.09 cups · 131 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 349 kcal; Resting energy 218 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–18 years

Weight8–12 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 218 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 349 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 toy breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 43 kcal higher than the 306 kcal for an average toy breed at 8.4 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Chinese Crested 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

Chinese Crested adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
7.9 lb (3.6 kg)	183 kcal	293 kcal	329 kcal	549 kcal	366 kcal	183 kcal
9 lb (4.1 kg)	202 kcal	323 kcal	363 kcal	605 kcal	403 kcal	202 kcal
9.9 lb (4.5 kg)Current weight	216 kcal	346 kcal	389 kcal	649 kcal	433 kcal	216 kcal
11 lb (5 kg)	234 kcal	374 kcal	421 kcal	702 kcal	468 kcal	234 kcal
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)	248 kcal	397 kcal	446 kcal	744 kcal	496 kcal	248 kcal