How many calories does a neutered adult Poodle (Miniature) need?

At 12.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 413 kcal per day for a Poodle (Miniature) (resting energy 258 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Poodle (Miniature) need?

At 12.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 465 kcal per day for a Poodle (Miniature) (resting energy 258 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Poodle (Miniature) puppy under 4 months need?

At 12.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 775 kcal per day for a Poodle (Miniature) (resting energy 258 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Poodle (Miniature)?

At 12.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 258 kcal per day for a Poodle (Miniature) (resting energy 258 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Poodle (Miniature)

A 12.5 lb Poodle (Miniature) is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (10–15 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 432 kcal; 1.23 cups · 148 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 411 kcal; Resting energy 257 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–18 years

Weight10–15 lb

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 257 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 411 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 83 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Poodle (Miniature) 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

Poodle (Miniature) adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
9.9 lb (4.5 kg)	216 kcal	346 kcal	389 kcal	649 kcal	433 kcal	216 kcal
11.2 lb (5.1 kg)	238 kcal	380 kcal	428 kcal	713 kcal	475 kcal	238 kcal
12.6 lb (5.7 kg)Current weight	258 kcal	413 kcal	465 kcal	775 kcal	516 kcal	258 kcal
13.7 lb (6.2 kg)	275 kcal	440 kcal	495 kcal	825 kcal	550 kcal	275 kcal
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal