How many calories does a neutered adult Norwegian Elkhound need?

At 51.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1188 kcal per day for a Norwegian Elkhound (resting energy 742 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Norwegian Elkhound need?

At 51.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1336 kcal per day for a Norwegian Elkhound (resting energy 742 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 51.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2227 kcal per day for a Norwegian Elkhound (resting energy 742 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 51.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 742 kcal per day for a Norwegian Elkhound (resting energy 742 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Norwegian Elkhound

A 51.5 lb Norwegian Elkhound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (55 lb (male), 48 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1190 kcal; 3.4 cups · 408 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1190 kcal; Resting energy 744 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight55 lb (male), 48 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 744 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1190 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 large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 132 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Norwegian Elkhound 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 Elkhound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
48.1 lb (21.8 kg)	706 kcal	1130 kcal	1271 kcal	2119 kcal	1412 kcal	706 kcal
49.8 lb (22.6 kg)	726 kcal	1161 kcal	1306 kcal	2177 kcal	1451 kcal	726 kcal
51.4 lb (23.3 kg)Current weight	742 kcal	1188 kcal	1336 kcal	2227 kcal	1485 kcal	742 kcal
53.4 lb (24.2 kg)	764 kcal	1222 kcal	1375 kcal	2291 kcal	1528 kcal	764 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal