How many calories does a neutered adult French Bulldog need?

At 28 lb, the verified feeding table lists 753 kcal per day for a French Bulldog (resting energy 471 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult French Bulldog need?

At 28 lb, the verified feeding table lists 848 kcal per day for a French Bulldog (resting energy 471 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a French Bulldog puppy under 4 months need?

At 28 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1413 kcal per day for a French Bulldog (resting energy 471 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a French Bulldog?

At 28 lb, the verified feeding table lists 471 kcal per day for a French Bulldog (resting energy 471 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a French Bulldog

A 28 lb French Bulldog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (up to 28 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 754 kcal; 2.15 cups · 259 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 754 kcal; Resting energy 471 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weightup to 28 lb

SizeMedium GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 471 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 754 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

Portions are a starting estimate. French Bulldog 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

French Bulldog adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
11.2 lb (5.1 kg)	238 kcal	380 kcal	428 kcal	713 kcal	475 kcal	238 kcal
19.6 lb (8.9 kg)	361 kcal	577 kcal	649 kcal	1082 kcal	721 kcal	361 kcal
28 lb (12.7 kg)Current weight	471 kcal	753 kcal	848 kcal	1413 kcal	942 kcal	471 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 French Bulldog: up to 28 lb. This page starts the calculator at 28 lb.

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