How many calories does a neutered adult Entlebucher Mountain Dog need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1207 kcal per day for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Entlebucher Mountain Dog need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1358 kcal per day for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Entlebucher Mountain Dog puppy under 4 months need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2263 kcal per day for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 754 kcal per day for a Entlebucher Mountain Dog (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Entlebucher Mountain Dog

A 52.5 lb Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (50–65 lb (male), 40–55 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1207 kcal; 3.45 cups · 414 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1208 kcal; Resting energy 755 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan11–13 years

Weight50–65 lb (male), 40–55 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 755 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1208 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 114 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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
46.3 lb (21 kg)	687 kcal	1099 kcal	1236 kcal	2060 kcal	1373 kcal	687 kcal
52.5 lb (23.8 kg)Current weight	754 kcal	1207 kcal	1358 kcal	2263 kcal	1509 kcal	754 kcal
58.9 lb (26.7 kg)	822 kcal	1316 kcal	1480 kcal	2467 kcal	1644 kcal	822 kcal
65 lb (29.5 kg)	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 kcal