How many calories does a neutered adult Dachshund need?

At 24 lb, the verified feeding table lists 672 kcal per day for a Dachshund (resting energy 420 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Dachshund need?

At 24 lb, the verified feeding table lists 756 kcal per day for a Dachshund (resting energy 420 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Dachshund puppy under 4 months need?

At 24 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1260 kcal per day for a Dachshund (resting energy 420 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 24 lb, the verified feeding table lists 420 kcal per day for a Dachshund (resting energy 420 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Dachshund

A 24 lb Dachshund is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (Standard 16–32 lb; Miniature up to 11 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 705 kcal; 2.01 cups · 242 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 672 kcal; Resting energy 420 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–16 years

WeightStandard 16–32 lb; Miniature up to 11 lb

SizeToy, Medium

GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 420 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 672 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

Dachshund is published in more than one variety (standard, miniature). Use the row that matches the variety you have, not a blend of the two.

Portions are a starting estimate. Dachshund 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

Dachshund standard maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
15.9 lb (7.2 kg)	308 kcal	492 kcal	554 kcal	923 kcal	615 kcal	308 kcal
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal
24 lb (10.9 kg)Current weight	420 kcal	672 kcal	756 kcal	1260 kcal	840 kcal	420 kcal
28 lb (12.7 kg)	471 kcal	753 kcal	848 kcal	1413 kcal	942 kcal	471 kcal
32 lb (14.5 kg)	520 kcal	832 kcal	936 kcal	1560 kcal	1040 kcal	520 kcal

Dachshund miniature maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
4.4 lb (2 kg)	118 kcal	188 kcal	212 kcal	353 kcal	235 kcal	118 kcal
7.7 lb (3.5 kg)	179 kcal	287 kcal	322 kcal	537 kcal	358 kcal	179 kcal
11 lb (5 kg)	234 kcal	374 kcal	421 kcal	702 kcal	468 kcal	234 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 Dachshund: Standard 16–32 lb; Miniature up to 11 lb. This page starts the calculator at 24 lb.

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