How many calories does a neutered adult Kuvasz need?

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1844 kcal per day for a Kuvasz (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Kuvasz need?

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2075 kcal per day for a Kuvasz (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Kuvasz puppy under 4 months need?

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3458 kcal per day for a Kuvasz (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1153 kcal per day for a Kuvasz (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Kuvasz

A 92.5 lb Kuvasz is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (100–115 lb (male), 70–90 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Kuvasz dog — Photo: Vkoves · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1662 kcal; 4.75 cups · 570 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1846 kcal; Resting energy 1154 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight100–115 lb (male), 70–90 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1154 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1846 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 343 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Kuvasz 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

Kuvasz adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 kcal
81.4 lb (36.9 kg)	1048 kcal	1677 kcal	1886 kcal	3144 kcal	2096 kcal	1048 kcal
92.4 lb (41.9 kg)Current weight	1153 kcal	1844 kcal	2075 kcal	3458 kcal	2306 kcal	1153 kcal
103.8 lb (47.1 kg)	1259 kcal	2014 kcal	2265 kcal	3776 kcal	2517 kcal	1259 kcal
114.9 lb (52.1 kg)	1357 kcal	2172 kcal	2443 kcal	4072 kcal	2715 kcal	1357 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 Kuvasz: 100–115 lb (male), 70–90 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 92.5 lb.

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