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

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1075 kcal per day for a English Springer Spaniel (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

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

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1209 kcal per day for a English Springer Spaniel (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2016 kcal per day for a English Springer Spaniel (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 672 kcal per day for a English Springer Spaniel (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a English Springer Spaniel

A 45 lb English Springer Spaniel is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (50 lb (male), 40 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1076 kcal; 3.07 cups · 369 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1075 kcal; Resting energy 672 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight50 lb (male), 40 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 672 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1075 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 201 kcal higher than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. English Springer 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 Springer 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
39.9 lb (18.1 kg)	614 kcal	983 kcal	1106 kcal	1843 kcal	1229 kcal	614 kcal
42.5 lb (19.3 kg)	645 kcal	1031 kcal	1160 kcal	1934 kcal	1289 kcal	645 kcal
45 lb (20.4 kg)Current weight	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal
47.4 lb (21.5 kg)	699 kcal	1118 kcal	1258 kcal	2097 kcal	1398 kcal	699 kcal
50 lb (22.7 kg)	728 kcal	1165 kcal	1310 kcal	2184 kcal	1456 kcal	728 kcal