How many calories does a neutered adult Otterhound need?

At 97.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1920 kcal per day for a Otterhound (resting energy 1200 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Otterhound need?

At 97.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2160 kcal per day for a Otterhound (resting energy 1200 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 97.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3600 kcal per day for a Otterhound (resting energy 1200 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 97.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1200 kcal per day for a Otterhound (resting energy 1200 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Otterhound

A 97.5 lb Otterhound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (115 lb (male), 80 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1729 kcal; 4.94 cups · 593 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1920 kcal; Resting energy 1200 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–13 years

Weight115 lb (male), 80 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1200 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1920 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 269 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Otterhound 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

Otterhound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
80 lb (36.3 kg)	1035 kcal	1656 kcal	1863 kcal	3106 kcal	2070 kcal	1035 kcal
88.8 lb (40.3 kg)	1120 kcal	1791 kcal	2015 kcal	3359 kcal	2239 kcal	1120 kcal
97.4 lb (44.2 kg)Current weight	1200 kcal	1920 kcal	2160 kcal	3600 kcal	2400 kcal	1200 kcal
106.3 lb (48.2 kg)	1281 kcal	2049 kcal	2305 kcal	3842 kcal	2561 kcal	1281 kcal
114.9 lb (52.1 kg)	1357 kcal	2172 kcal	2443 kcal	4072 kcal	2715 kcal	1357 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 Otterhound: 115 lb (male), 80 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 97.5 lb.

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