How many calories does a neutered adult Lancashire Heeler need?

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 424 kcal per day for a Lancashire Heeler (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Lancashire Heeler need?

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 477 kcal per day for a Lancashire Heeler (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Lancashire Heeler puppy under 4 months need?

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 795 kcal per day for a Lancashire Heeler (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 265 kcal per day for a Lancashire Heeler (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Lancashire Heeler

A 13 lb Lancashire Heeler is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (9–17 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 445 kcal; 1.27 cups · 153 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 424 kcal; Resting energy 265 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight9–17 lb

SizeSmall GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 265 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 424 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 70 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Lancashire Heeler 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

Lancashire Heeler adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
9 lb (4.1 kg)	202 kcal	323 kcal	363 kcal	605 kcal	403 kcal	202 kcal
11 lb (5 kg)	234 kcal	374 kcal	421 kcal	702 kcal	468 kcal	234 kcal
13 lb (5.9 kg)Current weight	265 kcal	424 kcal	477 kcal	795 kcal	530 kcal	265 kcal
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal
17 lb (7.7 kg)	324 kcal	518 kcal	582 kcal	971 kcal	647 kcal	324 kcal