How many calories does a neutered adult Manchester Terrier need?

At 17 lb, the verified feeding table lists 518 kcal per day for a Manchester Terrier (resting energy 324 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Manchester Terrier need?

At 17 lb, the verified feeding table lists 582 kcal per day for a Manchester Terrier (resting energy 324 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 17 lb, the verified feeding table lists 971 kcal per day for a Manchester Terrier (resting energy 324 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 17 lb, the verified feeding table lists 324 kcal per day for a Manchester Terrier (resting energy 324 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Manchester Terrier

A 17 lb Manchester Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (12–22 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 544 kcal; 1.55 cups · 187 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 518 kcal; Resting energy 324 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan15–17 years

Weight12–22 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 324 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 518 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 24 kcal higher than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Manchester 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

Manchester 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
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)	248 kcal	397 kcal	446 kcal	744 kcal	496 kcal	248 kcal
14.6 lb (6.6 kg)	288 kcal	461 kcal	519 kcal	865 kcal	576 kcal	288 kcal
17 lb (7.7 kg)Current weight	324 kcal	518 kcal	582 kcal	971 kcal	647 kcal	324 kcal
19.4 lb (8.8 kg)	358 kcal	572 kcal	644 kcal	1073 kcal	715 kcal	358 kcal
22 lb (10 kg)	394 kcal	630 kcal	709 kcal	1181 kcal	787 kcal	394 kcal