How many calories does a neutered adult Rhodesian Ridgeback need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1615 kcal per day for a Rhodesian Ridgeback (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Rhodesian Ridgeback need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1817 kcal per day for a Rhodesian Ridgeback (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy under 4 months need?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3028 kcal per day for a Rhodesian Ridgeback (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Rhodesian Ridgeback?

At 77.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1009 kcal per day for a Rhodesian Ridgeback (resting energy 1009 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Rhodesian Ridgeback

A 77.5 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (85 lb (male), 70 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1536 kcal; 4.39 cups · 527 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1618 kcal; Resting energy 1011 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight85 lb (male), 70 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1011 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1618 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 296 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Rhodesian Ridgeback 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

Rhodesian Ridgeback adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 kcal
73.9 lb (33.5 kg)	975 kcal	1560 kcal	1755 kcal	2924 kcal	1949 kcal	975 kcal
77.4 lb (35.1 kg)Current weight	1009 kcal	1615 kcal	1817 kcal	3028 kcal	2019 kcal	1009 kcal
81.4 lb (36.9 kg)	1048 kcal	1677 kcal	1886 kcal	3144 kcal	2096 kcal	1048 kcal
84.9 lb (38.5 kg)	1082 kcal	1731 kcal	1947 kcal	3246 kcal	2164 kcal	1082 kcal