How many calories does a neutered adult Norwegian Buhund need?

At 33.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 854 kcal per day for a Norwegian Buhund (resting energy 534 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Norwegian Buhund need?

At 33.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 960 kcal per day for a Norwegian Buhund (resting energy 534 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Norwegian Buhund puppy under 4 months need?

At 33.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1601 kcal per day for a Norwegian Buhund (resting energy 534 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 33.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 534 kcal per day for a Norwegian Buhund (resting energy 534 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Norwegian Buhund

A 33 lb Norwegian Buhund is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (31–40 lb (male), 26–35 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 852 kcal; 2.43 cups · 292 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 853 kcal; Resting energy 533 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight31–40 lb (male), 26–35 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 533 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 853 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 21 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Norwegian Buhund 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

Norwegian Buhund adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
26 lb (11.8 kg)	446 kcal	713 kcal	802 kcal	1337 kcal	891 kcal	446 kcal
29.5 lb (13.4 kg)	490 kcal	784 kcal	882 kcal	1471 kcal	981 kcal	490 kcal
33.1 lb (15 kg)Current weight	534 kcal	854 kcal	960 kcal	1601 kcal	1067 kcal	534 kcal
36.4 lb (16.5 kg)	573 kcal	917 kcal	1032 kcal	1719 kcal	1146 kcal	573 kcal
39.9 lb (18.1 kg)	614 kcal	983 kcal	1106 kcal	1843 kcal	1229 kcal	614 kcal