How many calories does a neutered adult Coton de Tulear need?

At 11.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 386 kcal per day for a Coton de Tulear (resting energy 241 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Coton de Tulear need?

At 11.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 434 kcal per day for a Coton de Tulear (resting energy 241 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Coton de Tulear puppy under 4 months need?

At 11.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 723 kcal per day for a Coton de Tulear (resting energy 241 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Coton de Tulear?

At 11.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 241 kcal per day for a Coton de Tulear (resting energy 241 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Coton de Tulear

A 11.5 lb Coton de Tulear is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (9–15 lb (male), 8–13 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 406 kcal; 1.16 cups · 139 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 387 kcal; Resting energy 242 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan15–19 years

Weight9–15 lb (male), 8–13 lb (female)

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 242 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 387 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 107 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Coton de Tulear 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

Coton de Tulear 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
9.7 lb (4.4 kg)	213 kcal	340 kcal	383 kcal	638 kcal	425 kcal	213 kcal
11.5 lb (5.2 kg)Current weight	241 kcal	386 kcal	434 kcal	723 kcal	482 kcal	241 kcal
13.2 lb (6 kg)	268 kcal	429 kcal	483 kcal	805 kcal	537 kcal	268 kcal
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal