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How much to feed a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer

A 57.5 lb Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (50–65 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Prefilled for a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer. Verified adult weight: 50–65 lb.

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Daily portion

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1293 kcal
3.69 cups · 443 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered
1293 kcal
Resting energy 808 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.
Lifespan12–15 years
Weight50–65 lb
SizeLarge
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 808 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1293 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 29 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer 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

Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer adults maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
50 lb (22.7 kg)728 kcal1165 kcal1310 kcal2184 kcal1456 kcal728 kcal
53.8 lb (24.4 kg)768 kcal1230 kcal1383 kcal2305 kcal1537 kcal768 kcal
57.5 lb (26.1 kg)Current weight808 kcal1293 kcal1455 kcal2425 kcal1617 kcal808 kcal
61.3 lb (27.8 kg)847 kcal1356 kcal1525 kcal2542 kcal1695 kcal847 kcal
65 lb (29.5 kg)886 kcal1418 kcal1595 kcal2658 kcal1772 kcal886 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

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Use the verified adult weight for a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer: 50–65 lb. This page starts the calculator at 57.5 lb.

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