How many calories does a neutered adult Kai Ken need?

At 32.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 841 kcal per day for a Kai Ken (resting energy 526 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Kai Ken need?

At 32.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 946 kcal per day for a Kai Ken (resting energy 526 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Kai Ken puppy under 4 months need?

At 32.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1577 kcal per day for a Kai Ken (resting energy 526 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 32.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 526 kcal per day for a Kai Ken (resting energy 526 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Kai Ken

A 32.5 lb Kai Ken is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (30–40 lb (male), 25–35 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 843 kcal; 2.41 cups · 289 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 843 kcal; Resting energy 527 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight30–40 lb (male), 25–35 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 527 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 843 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 31 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Kai Ken 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

Kai Ken 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
28.7 lb (13 kg)	479 kcal	767 kcal	863 kcal	1438 kcal	958 kcal	479 kcal
32.4 lb (14.7 kg)Current weight	526 kcal	841 kcal	946 kcal	1577 kcal	1051 kcal	526 kcal
36.2 lb (16.4 kg)	570 kcal	913 kcal	1027 kcal	1711 kcal	1141 kcal	570 kcal
39.9 lb (18.1 kg)	614 kcal	983 kcal	1106 kcal	1843 kcal	1229 kcal	614 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 Kai Ken: 30–40 lb (male), 25–35 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 32.5 lb.

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