How many calories does a neutered adult Hovawart need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1615 kcal per day for a Hovawart (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Hovawart need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1817 kcal per day for a Hovawart (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3028 kcal per day for a Hovawart (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1009 kcal per day for a Hovawart (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Hovawart

A 77.5 lb Hovawart is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (65–90 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1536 kcal; 4.39 cups · 527 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1618 kcal; Resting energy 1011 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–14 years

Weight65–90 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 1011 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1618 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 296 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Hovawart 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

Hovawart adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
65 lb (29.5 kg)	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 kcal
71.2 lb (32.3 kg)	948 kcal	1517 kcal	1707 kcal	2845 kcal	1897 kcal	948 kcal
77.4 lb (35.1 kg)Current weight	1009 kcal	1615 kcal	1817 kcal	3028 kcal	2019 kcal	1009 kcal
83.8 lb (38 kg)	1071 kcal	1714 kcal	1928 kcal	3214 kcal	2143 kcal	1071 kcal
89.9 lb (40.8 kg)	1130 kcal	1808 kcal	2034 kcal	3390 kcal	2260 kcal	1130 kcal