How many calories does a neutered adult Portuguese Podengo need?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1248 kcal per day for a Portuguese Podengo (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Portuguese Podengo need?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1404 kcal per day for a Portuguese Podengo (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Portuguese Podengo puppy under 4 months need?

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2341 kcal per day for a Portuguese Podengo (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 54.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 780 kcal per day for a Portuguese Podengo (resting energy 780 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Portuguese Podengo

A 55 lb Portuguese Podengo is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (Large 44–66 lb; Medium 35–44 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Portuguese Podengo dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1250 kcal; 3.57 cups · 429 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1250 kcal; Resting energy 781 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–15 years

WeightLarge 44–66 lb; Medium 35–44 lb

SizeMedium, Large

GroupMiscellaneous Class

Resting energy at that weight is about 781 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1250 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

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

Portions are a starting estimate. Portuguese Podengo 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

Portuguese Podengo large maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
43.9 lb (19.9 kg)	660 kcal	1055 kcal	1187 kcal	1979 kcal	1319 kcal	660 kcal
49.4 lb (22.4 kg)	721 kcal	1153 kcal	1297 kcal	2162 kcal	1441 kcal	721 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)Current weight	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal
60.4 lb (27.4 kg)	838 kcal	1341 kcal	1509 kcal	2515 kcal	1677 kcal	838 kcal
65.9 lb (29.9 kg)	895 kcal	1432 kcal	1611 kcal	2685 kcal	1790 kcal	895 kcal

Portuguese Podengo medium maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
37.3 lb (16.9 kg)	583 kcal	934 kcal	1050 kcal	1750 kcal	1167 kcal	583 kcal
39.5 lb (17.9 kg)	609 kcal	975 kcal	1097 kcal	1828 kcal	1218 kcal	609 kcal
41.7 lb (18.9 kg)	635 kcal	1015 kcal	1142 kcal	1904 kcal	1269 kcal	635 kcal
43.9 lb (19.9 kg)	660 kcal	1055 kcal	1187 kcal	1979 kcal	1319 kcal	660 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 Portuguese Podengo: Large 44–66 lb; Medium 35–44 lb. This page starts the calculator at 55 lb.

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