How many calories does a neutered adult Scottish Deerhound need?

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1844 kcal per day for a Scottish Deerhound (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Scottish Deerhound need?

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2075 kcal per day for a Scottish Deerhound (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Scottish Deerhound puppy under 4 months need?

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3458 kcal per day for a Scottish Deerhound (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 92.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1153 kcal per day for a Scottish Deerhound (resting energy 1153 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Scottish Deerhound

A 92.5 lb Scottish Deerhound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (85–110 lb (male), 75–95 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1662 kcal; 4.75 cups · 570 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1846 kcal; Resting energy 1154 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan8–11 years

Weight85–110 lb (male), 75–95 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupHound Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1154 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1846 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 343 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Scottish Deerhound 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

Scottish Deerhound adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
75 lb (34 kg)	986 kcal	1577 kcal	1774 kcal	2957 kcal	1971 kcal	986 kcal
83.8 lb (38 kg)	1071 kcal	1714 kcal	1928 kcal	3214 kcal	2143 kcal	1071 kcal
92.4 lb (41.9 kg)Current weight	1153 kcal	1844 kcal	2075 kcal	3458 kcal	2306 kcal	1153 kcal
101.2 lb (45.9 kg)	1234 kcal	1975 kcal	2222 kcal	3703 kcal	2469 kcal	1234 kcal
110 lb (49.9 kg)	1314 kcal	2103 kcal	2366 kcal	3943 kcal	2628 kcal	1314 kcal