How many calories does a neutered adult Pekingese need?

At 13.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 445 kcal per day for a Pekingese (resting energy 278 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Pekingese need?

At 13.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 501 kcal per day for a Pekingese (resting energy 278 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 13.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 835 kcal per day for a Pekingese (resting energy 278 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 13.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 278 kcal per day for a Pekingese (resting energy 278 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Pekingese

A 14 lb Pekingese is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (up to 14 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 470 kcal; 1.34 cups · 161 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 448 kcal; Resting energy 280 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weightup to 14 lb

SizeSmall GroupToy Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 280 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 448 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

Portions are a starting estimate. Pekingese 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

Pekingese adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
5.5 lb (2.5 kg)	139 kcal	223 kcal	251 kcal	418 kcal	278 kcal	139 kcal
9.7 lb (4.4 kg)	213 kcal	340 kcal	383 kcal	638 kcal	425 kcal	213 kcal
13.9 lb (6.3 kg)Current weight	278 kcal	445 kcal	501 kcal	835 kcal	557 kcal	278 kcal