How many calories does a neutered adult Presa Canario need?

At 97 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1913 kcal per day for a Presa Canario (resting energy 1196 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Presa Canario need?

At 97 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2153 kcal per day for a Presa Canario (resting energy 1196 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Presa Canario puppy under 4 months need?

At 97 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3588 kcal per day for a Presa Canario (resting energy 1196 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Presa Canario?

At 97 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1196 kcal per day for a Presa Canario (resting energy 1196 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Presa Canario

A 97 lb Presa Canario is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (84–110 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1722 kcal; 4.92 cups · 590 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1914 kcal; Resting energy 1196 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan9–11 years

Weight84–110 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 1196 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1914 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 275 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Presa Canario 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

Presa Canario adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
84 lb (38.1 kg)	1073 kcal	1718 kcal	1932 kcal	3220 kcal	2147 kcal	1073 kcal
90.4 lb (41 kg)	1134 kcal	1815 kcal	2042 kcal	3403 kcal	2268 kcal	1134 kcal
97 lb (44 kg)Current weight	1196 kcal	1913 kcal	2153 kcal	3588 kcal	2392 kcal	1196 kcal
103.4 lb (46.9 kg)	1255 kcal	2007 kcal	2258 kcal	3764 kcal	2509 kcal	1255 kcal
110 lb (49.9 kg)	1314 kcal	2103 kcal	2366 kcal	3943 kcal	2628 kcal	1314 kcal