How many calories does a neutered adult Portuguese Pointer need?

At 47 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1110 kcal per day for a Portuguese Pointer (resting energy 694 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Portuguese Pointer need?

At 47 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1249 kcal per day for a Portuguese Pointer (resting energy 694 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 47 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2082 kcal per day for a Portuguese Pointer (resting energy 694 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 47 lb, the verified feeding table lists 694 kcal per day for a Portuguese Pointer (resting energy 694 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Portuguese Pointer

A 47 lb Portuguese Pointer is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (35–59 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1111 kcal; 3.17 cups · 381 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1110 kcal; Resting energy 694 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan14 years

Weight35–59 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 694 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1110 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 large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 212 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Portuguese Pointer 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 Pointer adults 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
41 lb (18.6 kg)	627 kcal	1003 kcal	1129 kcal	1881 kcal	1254 kcal	627 kcal
47 lb (21.3 kg)Current weight	694 kcal	1110 kcal	1249 kcal	2082 kcal	1388 kcal	694 kcal
52.9 lb (24 kg)	759 kcal	1214 kcal	1366 kcal	2277 kcal	1518 kcal	759 kcal
58.9 lb (26.7 kg)	822 kcal	1316 kcal	1480 kcal	2467 kcal	1644 kcal	822 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 Pointer: 35–59 lb. This page starts the calculator at 47 lb.

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