How many calories does a neutered adult Kerry Blue Terrier need?

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

How many calories does an intact adult Kerry Blue Terrier need?

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

How many calories does a Kerry Blue Terrier puppy under 4 months need?

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

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Kerry Blue Terrier?

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

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Kerry Blue Terrier

A 27.6 lb Kerry Blue Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (26.5–33.1 lb (male), 22–28.7 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 745 kcal; 2.13 cups · 255 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 746 kcal; Resting energy 466 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight26.5–33.1 lb (male), 22–28.7 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 466 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 746 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 128 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Kerry Blue Terrier 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

Kerry Blue Terrier adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
22 lb (10 kg)	394 kcal	630 kcal	709 kcal	1181 kcal	787 kcal	394 kcal
24.7 lb (11.2 kg)	429 kcal	686 kcal	771 kcal	1286 kcal	857 kcal	429 kcal
27.6 lb (12.5 kg)Current weight	465 kcal	745 kcal	838 kcal	1396 kcal	931 kcal	465 kcal
30.2 lb (13.7 kg)	498 kcal	798 kcal	897 kcal	1495 kcal	997 kcal	498 kcal
33.1 lb (15 kg)	534 kcal	854 kcal	960 kcal	1601 kcal	1067 kcal	534 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 Kerry Blue Terrier: 26.5–33.1 lb (male), 22–28.7 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 27.6 lb.

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