How many calories does a neutered adult Icelandic Sheepdog need?

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 745 kcal per day for a Icelandic Sheepdog (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Icelandic Sheepdog need?

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 838 kcal per day for a Icelandic Sheepdog (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Icelandic Sheepdog puppy under 4 months need?

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1396 kcal per day for a Icelandic Sheepdog (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 465 kcal per day for a Icelandic Sheepdog (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Icelandic Sheepdog

A 27.5 lb Icelandic Sheepdog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (30 lb (male), 25 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Icelandic Sheepdog dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 743 kcal; 2.12 cups · 255 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 744 kcal; Resting energy 465 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight30 lb (male), 25 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 465 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 744 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 medium breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 130 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Icelandic Sheepdog 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

Icelandic Sheepdog adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
24.9 lb (11.3 kg)	431 kcal	690 kcal	777 kcal	1294 kcal	863 kcal	431 kcal
26.2 lb (11.9 kg)	448 kcal	718 kcal	807 kcal	1345 kcal	897 kcal	448 kcal
27.6 lb (12.5 kg)Current weight	465 kcal	745 kcal	838 kcal	1396 kcal	931 kcal	465 kcal
28.7 lb (13 kg)	479 kcal	767 kcal	863 kcal	1438 kcal	958 kcal	479 kcal
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 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 Icelandic Sheepdog: 30 lb (male), 25 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 27.5 lb.

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