How many calories does a neutered adult Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1031 kcal per day for a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1160 kcal per day for a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen puppy under 4 months need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1934 kcal per day for a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 645 kcal per day for a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

A 42.5 lb Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (40–45 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1030 kcal; 2.94 cups · 353 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1030 kcal; Resting energy 644 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight40–45 lb

SizeMedium GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 644 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1030 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 156 kcal higher than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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
41.2 lb (18.7 kg)	629 kcal	1007 kcal	1133 kcal	1888 kcal	1259 kcal	629 kcal
42.5 lb (19.3 kg)Current weight	645 kcal	1031 kcal	1160 kcal	1934 kcal	1289 kcal	645 kcal
43.7 lb (19.8 kg)	657 kcal	1051 kcal	1183 kcal	1971 kcal	1314 kcal	657 kcal
45 lb (20.4 kg)	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal