How many calories does a neutered adult Greater Swiss Mountain Dog need?

At 112.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2137 kcal per day for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (resting energy 1336 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Greater Swiss Mountain Dog need?

At 112.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2405 kcal per day for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (resting energy 1336 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy under 4 months need?

At 112.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 4008 kcal per day for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (resting energy 1336 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?

At 112.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1336 kcal per day for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (resting energy 1336 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

A 112.5 lb Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (115–140 lb (male), 85–110 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1925 kcal; 5.5 cups · 660 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 2138 kcal; Resting energy 1336 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan8–11 years

Weight115–140 lb (male), 85–110 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1336 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 2138 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 51 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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)	1082 kcal	1731 kcal	1947 kcal	3246 kcal	2164 kcal	1082 kcal
98.8 lb (44.8 kg)	1212 kcal	1939 kcal	2182 kcal	3636 kcal	2424 kcal	1212 kcal
112.4 lb (51 kg)Current weight	1336 kcal	2137 kcal	2405 kcal	4008 kcal	2672 kcal	1336 kcal
126.3 lb (57.3 kg)	1458 kcal	2333 kcal	2624 kcal	4374 kcal	2916 kcal	1458 kcal
140 lb (63.5 kg)	1575 kcal	2519 kcal	2834 kcal	4724 kcal	3149 kcal	1575 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 115–140 lb (male), 85–110 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 112.5 lb.

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