How many calories does a neutered adult English Cocker Spaniel need?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 793 kcal per day for a English Cocker Spaniel (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult English Cocker Spaniel need?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 892 kcal per day for a English Cocker Spaniel (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a English Cocker Spaniel puppy under 4 months need?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1487 kcal per day for a English Cocker Spaniel (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a English Cocker Spaniel?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 496 kcal per day for a English Cocker Spaniel (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a English Cocker Spaniel

A 30 lb English Cocker Spaniel is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (28–34 lb (male), 26–32 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 794 kcal; 2.27 cups · 272 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 794 kcal; Resting energy 496 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight28–34 lb (male), 26–32 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 496 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 794 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 80 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. English Cocker Spaniel 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

English Cocker Spaniel adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
26 lb (11.8 kg)	446 kcal	713 kcal	802 kcal	1337 kcal	891 kcal	446 kcal
28 lb (12.7 kg)	471 kcal	753 kcal	848 kcal	1413 kcal	942 kcal	471 kcal
30 lb (13.6 kg)Current weight	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal
32 lb (14.5 kg)	520 kcal	832 kcal	936 kcal	1560 kcal	1040 kcal	520 kcal
34 lb (15.4 kg)	544 kcal	871 kcal	980 kcal	1633 kcal	1088 kcal	544 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 English Cocker Spaniel: 28–34 lb (male), 26–32 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 30 lb.

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