How many calories does a neutered adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi need?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 793 kcal per day for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi need?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 892 kcal per day for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy under 4 months need?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1487 kcal per day for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

At 30 lb, the verified feeding table lists 496 kcal per day for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (resting energy 496 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi

A 30 lb Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (up to 30 lb (male), up to 28 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 794 kcal; 2.27 cups · 272 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 794 kcal; Resting energy 496 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–13 years

Weightup to 30 lb (male), up to 28 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 496 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 794 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. Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)	248 kcal	397 kcal	446 kcal	744 kcal	496 kcal	248 kcal
20.9 lb (9.5 kg)	379 kcal	606 kcal	682 kcal	1136 kcal	758 kcal	379 kcal
30 lb (13.6 kg)Current weight	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal