How many calories does a neutered adult Hamiltonstovare need?

At 57.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1293 kcal per day for a Hamiltonstovare (resting energy 808 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Hamiltonstovare need?

At 57.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1455 kcal per day for a Hamiltonstovare (resting energy 808 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Hamiltonstovare puppy under 4 months need?

At 57.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2425 kcal per day for a Hamiltonstovare (resting energy 808 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 57.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 808 kcal per day for a Hamiltonstovare (resting energy 808 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Hamiltonstovare

A 57.5 lb Hamiltonstovare is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (40–75 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1293 kcal; 3.69 cups · 443 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1293 kcal; Resting energy 808 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan14–17 years

Weight40–75 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 808 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1293 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 29 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Hamiltonstovare 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

Hamiltonstovare 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
48.7 lb (22.1 kg)	713 kcal	1142 kcal	1284 kcal	2140 kcal	1427 kcal	713 kcal
57.5 lb (26.1 kg)Current weight	808 kcal	1293 kcal	1455 kcal	2425 kcal	1617 kcal	808 kcal
66.4 lb (30.1 kg)	900 kcal	1439 kcal	1619 kcal	2699 kcal	1799 kcal	900 kcal
75 lb (34 kg)	986 kcal	1577 kcal	1774 kcal	2957 kcal	1971 kcal	986 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 Hamiltonstovare: 40–75 lb. This page starts the calculator at 57.5 lb.

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