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How much to feed a Peruvian Inca Orchid

A 40.8 lb Peruvian Inca Orchid is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (Small 8.5–17.5 lb; Medium 17.5–26.5 lb; Large 26.5–55 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Prefilled for a Peruvian Inca Orchid. Verified adult weight: Small 8.5–17.5 lb; Medium 17.5–26.5 lb; Large 26.5–55 lb.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator
999 kcal
2.85 cups · 343 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered
1000 kcal
Resting energy 625 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.
Lifespan12–14 years
WeightSmall 8.5–17.5 lb; Medium 17.5–26.5 lb; Large 26.5–55 lb
SizeSmall, Medium, Large
GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 625 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1000 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

Peruvian Inca Orchid is published in more than one variety (small, medium, large). Use the row that matches the variety you have, not a blend of the two.

Portions are a starting estimate. Peruvian Inca Orchid 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

Peruvian Inca Orchid small maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
8.4 lb (3.8 kg)191 kcal305 kcal343 kcal572 kcal381 kcal191 kcal
10.8 lb (4.9 kg)231 kcal369 kcal415 kcal692 kcal461 kcal231 kcal
13 lb (5.9 kg)265 kcal424 kcal477 kcal795 kcal530 kcal265 kcal
15.2 lb (6.9 kg)298 kcal477 kcal536 kcal894 kcal596 kcal298 kcal
17.4 lb (7.9 kg)330 kcal528 kcal594 kcal990 kcal660 kcal330 kcal
Peruvian Inca Orchid medium maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
17.4 lb (7.9 kg)330 kcal528 kcal594 kcal990 kcal660 kcal330 kcal
19.8 lb (9 kg)364 kcal582 kcal655 kcal1091 kcal727 kcal364 kcal
22 lb (10 kg)394 kcal630 kcal709 kcal1181 kcal787 kcal394 kcal
24.3 lb (11 kg)423 kcal676 kcal761 kcal1268 kcal846 kcal423 kcal
26.5 lb (12 kg)451 kcal722 kcal812 kcal1354 kcal903 kcal451 kcal
Peruvian Inca Orchid large maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
26.5 lb (12 kg)451 kcal722 kcal812 kcal1354 kcal903 kcal451 kcal
33.5 lb (15.2 kg)539 kcal862 kcal970 kcal1617 kcal1078 kcal539 kcal
40.8 lb (18.5 kg)Current weight624 kcal999 kcal1124 kcal1873 kcal1249 kcal624 kcal
47.8 lb (21.7 kg)704 kcal1126 kcal1267 kcal2111 kcal1408 kcal704 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)780 kcal1248 kcal1404 kcal2341 kcal1561 kcal780 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

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Use the verified adult weight for a Peruvian Inca Orchid: Small 8.5–17.5 lb; Medium 17.5–26.5 lb; Large 26.5–55 lb. This page starts the calculator at 40.8 lb.

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