How many calories does a neutered adult Irish Setter need?

At 65 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1418 kcal per day for a Irish Setter (resting energy 886 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Irish Setter need?

At 65 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1595 kcal per day for a Irish Setter (resting energy 886 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 65 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2658 kcal per day for a Irish Setter (resting energy 886 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 65 lb, the verified feeding table lists 886 kcal per day for a Irish Setter (resting energy 886 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Irish Setter

A 65 lb Irish Setter is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (70 lb (male), 60 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1346 kcal; 3.85 cups · 461 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1418 kcal; Resting energy 886 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight70 lb (male), 60 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 886 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1418 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 96 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Irish 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 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
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 kcal
62.4 lb (28.3 kg)	859 kcal	1374 kcal	1546 kcal	2577 kcal	1718 kcal	859 kcal
65 lb (29.5 kg)Current weight	886 kcal	1418 kcal	1595 kcal	2658 kcal	1772 kcal	886 kcal
67.5 lb (30.6 kg)	911 kcal	1457 kcal	1639 kcal	2732 kcal	1821 kcal	911 kcal
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 kcal