How many calories does a neutered adult Löwchen need?

At 15 lb, the verified feeding table lists 472 kcal per day for a Löwchen (resting energy 295 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Löwchen need?

At 15 lb, the verified feeding table lists 531 kcal per day for a Löwchen (resting energy 295 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 15 lb, the verified feeding table lists 884 kcal per day for a Löwchen (resting energy 295 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 15 lb, the verified feeding table lists 295 kcal per day for a Löwchen (resting energy 295 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Löwchen

A 15 lb Löwchen is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (15 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 495 kcal; 1.41 cups · 170 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 472 kcal; Resting energy 295 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight15 lb

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 295 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 472 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 22 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Löwchen 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.