How many calories does a neutered adult Schipperke need?

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 424 kcal per day for a Schipperke (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Schipperke need?

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 477 kcal per day for a Schipperke (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 795 kcal per day for a Schipperke (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 13 lb, the verified feeding table lists 265 kcal per day for a Schipperke (resting energy 265 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Schipperke

A 13 lb Schipperke is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (10–16 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 445 kcal; 1.27 cups · 153 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 424 kcal; Resting energy 265 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–16 years

Weight10–16 lb

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 265 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 424 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 70 kcal lower than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Schipperke 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

Schipperke adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
9.9 lb (4.5 kg)	216 kcal	346 kcal	389 kcal	649 kcal	433 kcal	216 kcal
11.5 lb (5.2 kg)	241 kcal	386 kcal	434 kcal	723 kcal	482 kcal	241 kcal
13 lb (5.9 kg)Current weight	265 kcal	424 kcal	477 kcal	795 kcal	530 kcal	265 kcal
14.6 lb (6.6 kg)	288 kcal	461 kcal	519 kcal	865 kcal	576 kcal	288 kcal
15.9 lb (7.2 kg)	308 kcal	492 kcal	554 kcal	923 kcal	615 kcal	308 kcal