How many calories does a neutered adult Croatian Sheepdog need?

At 36.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 917 kcal per day for a Croatian Sheepdog (resting energy 573 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Croatian Sheepdog need?

At 36.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1032 kcal per day for a Croatian Sheepdog (resting energy 573 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Croatian Sheepdog puppy under 4 months need?

At 36.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1719 kcal per day for a Croatian Sheepdog (resting energy 573 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Croatian Sheepdog?

At 36.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 573 kcal per day for a Croatian Sheepdog (resting energy 573 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Croatian Sheepdog

A 36.5 lb Croatian Sheepdog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (29–44 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 919 kcal; 2.63 cups · 315 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 920 kcal; Resting energy 575 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–14 years

Weight29–44 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 575 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 920 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 46 kcal higher than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Croatian Sheepdog 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

Croatian Sheepdog adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
28.9 lb (13.1 kg)	482 kcal	771 kcal	868 kcal	1446 kcal	964 kcal	482 kcal
32.8 lb (14.9 kg)	531 kcal	849 kcal	956 kcal	1593 kcal	1062 kcal	531 kcal
36.4 lb (16.5 kg)Current weight	573 kcal	917 kcal	1032 kcal	1719 kcal	1146 kcal	573 kcal
40.3 lb (18.3 kg)	619 kcal	991 kcal	1115 kcal	1858 kcal	1239 kcal	619 kcal
43.9 lb (19.9 kg)	660 kcal	1055 kcal	1187 kcal	1979 kcal	1319 kcal	660 kcal