How many calories does a neutered adult Norwich Terrier need?

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 397 kcal per day for a Norwich Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Norwich Terrier need?

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 446 kcal per day for a Norwich Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 744 kcal per day for a Norwich Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 248 kcal per day for a Norwich Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Norwich Terrier

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

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 419 kcal; 1.2 cups · 144 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 398 kcal; Resting energy 249 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight12 lb

SizeToy GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 249 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 398 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 toy breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 92 kcal higher than the 306 kcal for an average toy breed at 8.4 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Norwich 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.