How many calories does a neutered adult Schapendoes need?

At 40.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 995 kcal per day for a Schapendoes (resting energy 622 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Schapendoes need?

At 40.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1119 kcal per day for a Schapendoes (resting energy 622 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Schapendoes puppy under 4 months need?

At 40.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1866 kcal per day for a Schapendoes (resting energy 622 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 40.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 622 kcal per day for a Schapendoes (resting energy 622 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Schapendoes

A 40.5 lb Schapendoes is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (26–55 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 994 kcal; 2.84 cups · 341 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 994 kcal; Resting energy 621 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight26–55 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 621 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 994 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 328 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Schapendoes 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

Schapendoes adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
26 lb (11.8 kg)	446 kcal	713 kcal	802 kcal	1337 kcal	891 kcal	446 kcal
33.3 lb (15.1 kg)	536 kcal	858 kcal	965 kcal	1609 kcal	1072 kcal	536 kcal
40.6 lb (18.4 kg)Current weight	622 kcal	995 kcal	1119 kcal	1866 kcal	1244 kcal	622 kcal
47.8 lb (21.7 kg)	704 kcal	1126 kcal	1267 kcal	2111 kcal	1408 kcal	704 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal