How many calories does a neutered adult Kishu Ken need?

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1075 kcal per day for a Kishu Ken (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Kishu Ken need?

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1209 kcal per day for a Kishu Ken (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2016 kcal per day for a Kishu Ken (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 45 lb, the verified feeding table lists 672 kcal per day for a Kishu Ken (resting energy 672 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Kishu Ken

A 45 lb Kishu Ken is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (30–60 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Kishu Ken dog — Photo: CJ Hammond · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1076 kcal; 3.07 cups · 369 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1075 kcal; Resting energy 672 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight30–60 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 672 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1075 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 247 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Kishu 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

Kishu 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
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal
37.5 lb (17 kg)	586 kcal	938 kcal	1055 kcal	1758 kcal	1172 kcal	586 kcal
45 lb (20.4 kg)Current weight	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal
52.5 lb (23.8 kg)	754 kcal	1207 kcal	1358 kcal	2263 kcal	1509 kcal	754 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 Kishu Ken: 30–60 lb. This page starts the calculator at 45 lb.

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