How many calories does a neutered adult Great Pyrenees need?

At 84.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1731 kcal per day for a Great Pyrenees (resting energy 1082 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Great Pyrenees need?

At 84.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1947 kcal per day for a Great Pyrenees (resting energy 1082 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Great Pyrenees puppy under 4 months need?

At 84.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3246 kcal per day for a Great Pyrenees (resting energy 1082 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Great Pyrenees?

At 84.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1082 kcal per day for a Great Pyrenees (resting energy 1082 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Great Pyrenees

A 85 lb Great Pyrenees is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (100 lb and up (male), 85 lb and up (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1646 kcal; 4.7 cups · 564 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1733 kcal; Resting energy 1083 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight100 lb and up (male), 85 lb and up (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1083 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1733 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. Great Pyrenees 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

Great Pyrenees adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
84.9 lb (38.5 kg)Current weight	1082 kcal	1731 kcal	1947 kcal	3246 kcal	2164 kcal	1082 kcal
104.9 lb (47.6 kg)	1269 kcal	2030 kcal	2283 kcal	3806 kcal	2537 kcal	1269 kcal
125 lb (56.7 kg)	1446 kcal	2314 kcal	2604 kcal	4339 kcal	2893 kcal	1446 kcal
145.1 lb (65.8 kg)	1617 kcal	2588 kcal	2911 kcal	4852 kcal	3234 kcal	1617 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 Great Pyrenees: 100 lb and up (male), 85 lb and up (female). This page starts the calculator at 85 lb.

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