How many calories does a neutered adult Norrbottenspets need?

At 24.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 690 kcal per day for a Norrbottenspets (resting energy 431 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Norrbottenspets need?

At 24.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 777 kcal per day for a Norrbottenspets (resting energy 431 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 24.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1294 kcal per day for a Norrbottenspets (resting energy 431 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 24.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 431 kcal per day for a Norrbottenspets (resting energy 431 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Norrbottenspets

A 25 lb Norrbottenspets is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (20–30 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 727 kcal; 2.08 cups · 249 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 693 kcal; Resting energy 433 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan14–17 years

Weight20–30 lb

SizeMedium GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 433 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 693 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 medium breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 181 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Norrbottenspets 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

Norrbottenspets adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal
22.5 lb (10.2 kg)	400 kcal	639 kcal	719 kcal	1199 kcal	799 kcal	400 kcal
24.9 lb (11.3 kg)Current weight	431 kcal	690 kcal	777 kcal	1294 kcal	863 kcal	431 kcal
27.6 lb (12.5 kg)	465 kcal	745 kcal	838 kcal	1396 kcal	931 kcal	465 kcal
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 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 Norrbottenspets: 20–30 lb. This page starts the calculator at 25 lb.

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