How many calories does a neutered adult Gordon Setter need?

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1374 kcal per day for a Gordon Setter (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Gordon Setter need?

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1546 kcal per day for a Gordon Setter (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Gordon Setter puppy under 4 months need?

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2577 kcal per day for a Gordon Setter (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Gordon Setter?

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 859 kcal per day for a Gordon Setter (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Gordon Setter

A 62.5 lb Gordon Setter is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (55–80 lb (male), 45–70 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1307 kcal; 3.73 cups · 448 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1376 kcal; Resting energy 860 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–13 years

Weight55–80 lb (male), 45–70 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 860 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1376 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 54 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Gordon Setter 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

Gordon Setter adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
45 lb (20.4 kg)	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal
53.8 lb (24.4 kg)	768 kcal	1230 kcal	1383 kcal	2305 kcal	1537 kcal	768 kcal
62.4 lb (28.3 kg)Current weight	859 kcal	1374 kcal	1546 kcal	2577 kcal	1718 kcal	859 kcal
71.2 lb (32.3 kg)	948 kcal	1517 kcal	1707 kcal	2845 kcal	1897 kcal	948 kcal
80 lb (36.3 kg)	1035 kcal	1656 kcal	1863 kcal	3106 kcal	2070 kcal	1035 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 Gordon Setter: 55–80 lb (male), 45–70 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 62.5 lb.

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