How many calories does a neutered adult Hanoverian Scenthound need?

At 89.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1795 kcal per day for a Hanoverian Scenthound (resting energy 1122 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Hanoverian Scenthound need?

At 89.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2019 kcal per day for a Hanoverian Scenthound (resting energy 1122 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Hanoverian Scenthound puppy under 4 months need?

At 89.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3365 kcal per day for a Hanoverian Scenthound (resting energy 1122 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 89.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1122 kcal per day for a Hanoverian Scenthound (resting energy 1122 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Hanoverian Scenthound

A 89 lb Hanoverian Scenthound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (79–99 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1704 kcal; 4.87 cups · 584 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1794 kcal; Resting energy 1121 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–14 years

Weight79–99 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 1121 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1794 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 472 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Hanoverian Scenthound 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

Hanoverian Scenthound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
78.9 lb (35.8 kg)	1024 kcal	1639 kcal	1844 kcal	3073 kcal	2049 kcal	1024 kcal
84 lb (38.1 kg)	1073 kcal	1718 kcal	1932 kcal	3220 kcal	2147 kcal	1073 kcal
89.1 lb (40.4 kg)Current weight	1122 kcal	1795 kcal	2019 kcal	3365 kcal	2243 kcal	1122 kcal
93.9 lb (42.6 kg)	1167 kcal	1868 kcal	2101 kcal	3502 kcal	2334 kcal	1167 kcal
99 lb (44.9 kg)	1214 kcal	1943 kcal	2186 kcal	3643 kcal	2428 kcal	1214 kcal