How many calories does a neutered adult Dutch Shepherd need?

At 58.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1308 kcal per day for a Dutch Shepherd (resting energy 818 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Dutch Shepherd need?

At 58.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1472 kcal per day for a Dutch Shepherd (resting energy 818 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Dutch Shepherd puppy under 4 months need?

At 58.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2453 kcal per day for a Dutch Shepherd (resting energy 818 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 58.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 818 kcal per day for a Dutch Shepherd (resting energy 818 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Dutch Shepherd

A 58.5 lb Dutch Shepherd is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (42–75 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1309 kcal; 3.74 cups · 449 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1309 kcal; Resting energy 818 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan11–14 years

Weight42–75 lb

SizeLarge GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 818 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1309 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 about the same as the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Dutch Shepherd 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

Dutch Shepherd adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
41.9 lb (19 kg)	637 kcal	1019 kcal	1147 kcal	1911 kcal	1274 kcal	637 kcal
50.3 lb (22.8 kg)	730 kcal	1169 kcal	1315 kcal	2191 kcal	1461 kcal	730 kcal
58.4 lb (26.5 kg)Current weight	818 kcal	1308 kcal	1472 kcal	2453 kcal	1635 kcal	818 kcal
66.8 lb (30.3 kg)	904 kcal	1446 kcal	1627 kcal	2712 kcal	1808 kcal	904 kcal
75 lb (34 kg)	986 kcal	1577 kcal	1774 kcal	2957 kcal	1971 kcal	986 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 Dutch Shepherd: 42–75 lb. This page starts the calculator at 58.5 lb.

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