How many calories does a neutered adult Rafeiro do Alentejo need?

At 104.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2023 kcal per day for a Rafeiro do Alentejo (resting energy 1265 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Rafeiro do Alentejo need?

At 104.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2276 kcal per day for a Rafeiro do Alentejo (resting energy 1265 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Rafeiro do Alentejo puppy under 4 months need?

At 104.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3794 kcal per day for a Rafeiro do Alentejo (resting energy 1265 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Rafeiro do Alentejo?

At 104.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1265 kcal per day for a Rafeiro do Alentejo (resting energy 1265 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Rafeiro do Alentejo

A 104.5 lb Rafeiro do Alentejo is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (77–132 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1821 kcal; 5.2 cups · 624 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 2024 kcal; Resting energy 1265 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight77–132 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 1265 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 2024 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 165 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Rafeiro do Alentejo 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

Rafeiro do Alentejo adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
76.9 lb (34.9 kg)	1005 kcal	1608 kcal	1809 kcal	3015 kcal	2010 kcal	1005 kcal
90.8 lb (41.2 kg)	1138 kcal	1821 kcal	2049 kcal	3415 kcal	2277 kcal	1138 kcal
104.5 lb (47.4 kg)Current weight	1265 kcal	2023 kcal	2276 kcal	3794 kcal	2529 kcal	1265 kcal
118.2 lb (53.6 kg)	1387 kcal	2219 kcal	2496 kcal	4160 kcal	2773 kcal	1387 kcal
132.1 lb (59.9 kg)	1507 kcal	2412 kcal	2713 kcal	4522 kcal	3014 kcal	1507 kcal