How many calories does a neutered adult Irish Red and White Setter need?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1118 kcal per day for a Irish Red and White Setter (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Irish Red and White Setter need?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1258 kcal per day for a Irish Red and White Setter (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Irish Red and White Setter puppy under 4 months need?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2097 kcal per day for a Irish Red and White Setter (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Irish Red and White Setter?

At 47.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 699 kcal per day for a Irish Red and White Setter (resting energy 699 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Irish Red and White Setter

A 47.5 lb Irish Red and White Setter is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (42–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1120 kcal; 3.2 cups · 384 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1120 kcal; Resting energy 700 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan11–15 years

Weight42–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 700 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1120 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 202 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Irish Red and White Setter 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

Irish Red and White Setter adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
41.2 lb (18.7 kg)	629 kcal	1007 kcal	1133 kcal	1888 kcal	1259 kcal	629 kcal
47.4 lb (21.5 kg)Current weight	699 kcal	1118 kcal	1258 kcal	2097 kcal	1398 kcal	699 kcal
53.8 lb (24.4 kg)	768 kcal	1230 kcal	1383 kcal	2305 kcal	1537 kcal	768 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 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 Irish Red and White Setter: 42–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 47.5 lb.

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