How many calories does a neutered adult Drever need?

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 938 kcal per day for a Drever (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Drever need?

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1055 kcal per day for a Drever (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1758 kcal per day for a Drever (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 586 kcal per day for a Drever (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Drever

A 37.5 lb Drever is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (35–40 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Drever dog — Photo: Per Killingmo. Norway (dog owner) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 938 kcal; 2.68 cups · 322 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 938 kcal; Resting energy 586 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan15 years

Weight35–40 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 586 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 938 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 64 kcal higher than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Drever 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

Drever adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
36.2 lb (16.4 kg)	570 kcal	913 kcal	1027 kcal	1711 kcal	1141 kcal	570 kcal
37.5 lb (17 kg)Current weight	586 kcal	938 kcal	1055 kcal	1758 kcal	1172 kcal	586 kcal
38.8 lb (17.6 kg)	601 kcal	962 kcal	1083 kcal	1804 kcal	1203 kcal	601 kcal
39.9 lb (18.1 kg)	614 kcal	983 kcal	1106 kcal	1843 kcal	1229 kcal	614 kcal