How many calories does a neutered adult Finnish Spitz need?

At 26.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 722 kcal per day for a Finnish Spitz (resting energy 451 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Finnish Spitz need?

At 26.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 812 kcal per day for a Finnish Spitz (resting energy 451 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Finnish Spitz puppy under 4 months need?

At 26.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1354 kcal per day for a Finnish Spitz (resting energy 451 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Finnish Spitz?

At 26.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 451 kcal per day for a Finnish Spitz (resting energy 451 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Finnish Spitz

A 26.5 lb Finnish Spitz is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (25–33 lb (male), 20–28 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 723 kcal; 2.07 cups · 248 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 723 kcal; Resting energy 452 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight25–33 lb (male), 20–28 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 452 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 723 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 151 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Finnish Spitz 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

Finnish Spitz adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal
23.4 lb (10.6 kg)	411 kcal	658 kcal	740 kcal	1234 kcal	822 kcal	411 kcal
26.5 lb (12 kg)Current weight	451 kcal	722 kcal	812 kcal	1354 kcal	903 kcal	451 kcal
29.8 lb (13.5 kg)	493 kcal	789 kcal	887 kcal	1479 kcal	986 kcal	493 kcal
33.1 lb (15 kg)	534 kcal	854 kcal	960 kcal	1601 kcal	1067 kcal	534 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 Finnish Spitz: 25–33 lb (male), 20–28 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 26.5 lb.

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