How many calories does a neutered adult Curly-Coated Retriever need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1615 kcal per day for a Curly-Coated Retriever (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Curly-Coated Retriever need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1817 kcal per day for a Curly-Coated Retriever (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Curly-Coated Retriever puppy under 4 months need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3028 kcal per day for a Curly-Coated Retriever (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Curly-Coated Retriever?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1009 kcal per day for a Curly-Coated Retriever (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Curly-Coated Retriever

A 77.5 lb Curly-Coated Retriever is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (60–95 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1536 kcal; 4.39 cups · 527 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1618 kcal; Resting energy 1011 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight60–95 lb

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1011 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1618 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 296 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Curly-Coated Retriever 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

Curly-Coated Retriever adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 kcal
68.8 lb (31.2 kg)	924 kcal	1479 kcal	1663 kcal	2772 kcal	1848 kcal	924 kcal
77.4 lb (35.1 kg)Current weight	1009 kcal	1615 kcal	1817 kcal	3028 kcal	2019 kcal	1009 kcal
86.2 lb (39.1 kg)	1095 kcal	1751 kcal	1970 kcal	3284 kcal	2189 kcal	1095 kcal
95 lb (43.1 kg)	1177 kcal	1884 kcal	2119 kcal	3532 kcal	2355 kcal	1177 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 Curly-Coated Retriever: 60–95 lb. This page starts the calculator at 77.5 lb.

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