How many calories does a neutered adult Russell Terrier need?

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 397 kcal per day for a Russell Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Russell Terrier need?

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 446 kcal per day for a Russell Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Russell Terrier puppy under 4 months need?

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 744 kcal per day for a Russell Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Russell Terrier?

At 11.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 248 kcal per day for a Russell Terrier (resting energy 248 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Russell Terrier

A 12 lb Russell Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (9–15 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 419 kcal; 1.2 cups · 144 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 398 kcal; Resting energy 249 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight9–15 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 249 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 398 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 96 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Russell Terrier 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

Russell Terrier adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
9 lb (4.1 kg)	202 kcal	323 kcal	363 kcal	605 kcal	403 kcal	202 kcal
10.4 lb (4.7 kg)	223 kcal	358 kcal	402 kcal	670 kcal	447 kcal	223 kcal
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)Current weight	248 kcal	397 kcal	446 kcal	744 kcal	496 kcal	248 kcal
13.4 lb (6.1 kg)	272 kcal	435 kcal	489 kcal	815 kcal	543 kcal	272 kcal
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal