How many calories does a neutered adult Cirneco dell’Etna need?

At 23.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 658 kcal per day for a Cirneco dell’Etna (resting energy 411 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Cirneco dell’Etna need?

At 23.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 740 kcal per day for a Cirneco dell’Etna (resting energy 411 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Cirneco dell’Etna puppy under 4 months need?

At 23.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1234 kcal per day for a Cirneco dell’Etna (resting energy 411 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Cirneco dell’Etna?

At 23.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 411 kcal per day for a Cirneco dell’Etna (resting energy 411 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Cirneco dell’Etna

A 23.5 lb Cirneco dell’Etna is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (20–28 lb (male), 19–25 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 694 kcal; 1.98 cups · 238 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 661 kcal; Resting energy 413 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan15–16 years

Weight20–28 lb (male), 19–25 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 413 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 661 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 213 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Cirneco dell’Etna 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

Cirneco dell’Etna adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
19 lb (8.6 kg)	352 kcal	562 kcal	633 kcal	1055 kcal	703 kcal	352 kcal
21.2 lb (9.6 kg)	382 kcal	611 kcal	687 kcal	1145 kcal	764 kcal	382 kcal
23.4 lb (10.6 kg)Current weight	411 kcal	658 kcal	740 kcal	1234 kcal	822 kcal	411 kcal
25.8 lb (11.7 kg)	443 kcal	709 kcal	797 kcal	1328 kcal	886 kcal	443 kcal
28 lb (12.7 kg)	471 kcal	753 kcal	848 kcal	1413 kcal	942 kcal	471 kcal