How many calories does a neutered adult Pyrenean Shepherd need?

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 639 kcal per day for a Pyrenean Shepherd (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Pyrenean Shepherd need?

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 719 kcal per day for a Pyrenean Shepherd (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Pyrenean Shepherd puppy under 4 months need?

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1199 kcal per day for a Pyrenean Shepherd (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Pyrenean Shepherd?

At 22.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 400 kcal per day for a Pyrenean Shepherd (resting energy 400 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Pyrenean Shepherd

A 22.5 lb Pyrenean Shepherd is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (15–30 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 671 kcal; 1.92 cups · 230 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 640 kcal; Resting energy 400 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan17–19 years

Weight15–30 lb

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 400 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 640 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 medium breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 234 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Pyrenean Shepherd 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

Pyrenean Shepherd adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal
18.7 lb (8.5 kg)	348 kcal	558 kcal	627 kcal	1045 kcal	697 kcal	348 kcal
22.5 lb (10.2 kg)Current weight	400 kcal	639 kcal	719 kcal	1199 kcal	799 kcal	400 kcal
26.2 lb (11.9 kg)	448 kcal	718 kcal	807 kcal	1345 kcal	897 kcal	448 kcal
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 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 Pyrenean Shepherd: 15–30 lb. This page starts the calculator at 22.5 lb.

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