How many calories does a neutered adult Chinese Shar-Pei need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1207 kcal per day for a Chinese Shar-Pei (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Chinese Shar-Pei need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1358 kcal per day for a Chinese Shar-Pei (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Chinese Shar-Pei puppy under 4 months need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2263 kcal per day for a Chinese Shar-Pei (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 754 kcal per day for a Chinese Shar-Pei (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Chinese Shar-Pei

A 52.5 lb Chinese Shar-Pei is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (45–60 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Chinese Shar-Pei dog — Photo: Satsuuma · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1207 kcal; 3.45 cups · 414 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1208 kcal; Resting energy 755 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan8–12 years

Weight45–60 lb

SizeLarge GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 755 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1208 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 114 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Chinese Shar-Pei 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 Shar-Pei adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
45 lb (20.4 kg)	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal
48.7 lb (22.1 kg)	713 kcal	1142 kcal	1284 kcal	2140 kcal	1427 kcal	713 kcal
52.5 lb (23.8 kg)Current weight	754 kcal	1207 kcal	1358 kcal	2263 kcal	1509 kcal	754 kcal
56.2 lb (25.5 kg)	794 kcal	1271 kcal	1430 kcal	2383 kcal	1589 kcal	794 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 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 Chinese Shar-Pei: 45–60 lb. This page starts the calculator at 52.5 lb.

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