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

At 11 lb, the verified feeding table lists 374 kcal per day for a English Toy Spaniel (resting energy 234 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

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

At 11 lb, the verified feeding table lists 421 kcal per day for a English Toy Spaniel (resting energy 234 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 11 lb, the verified feeding table lists 702 kcal per day for a English Toy Spaniel (resting energy 234 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 11 lb, the verified feeding table lists 234 kcal per day for a English Toy Spaniel (resting energy 234 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a English Toy Spaniel

A 11 lb English Toy Spaniel is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (8–14 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 393 kcal; 1.12 cups · 135 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 374 kcal; Resting energy 234 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight8–14 lb

SizeSmall GroupToy Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 234 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 374 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 120 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. English Toy 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 Toy 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
7.9 lb (3.6 kg)	183 kcal	293 kcal	329 kcal	549 kcal	366 kcal	183 kcal
9.5 lb (4.3 kg)	209 kcal	334 kcal	376 kcal	627 kcal	418 kcal	209 kcal
11 lb (5 kg)Current weight	234 kcal	374 kcal	421 kcal	702 kcal	468 kcal	234 kcal
12.6 lb (5.7 kg)	258 kcal	413 kcal	465 kcal	775 kcal	516 kcal	258 kcal
13.9 lb (6.3 kg)	278 kcal	445 kcal	501 kcal	835 kcal	557 kcal	278 kcal