How many calories does a neutered adult Spinone Italiano need?

At 71.7 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1525 kcal per day for a Spinone Italiano (resting energy 953 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Spinone Italiano need?

At 71.7 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1715 kcal per day for a Spinone Italiano (resting energy 953 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Spinone Italiano puppy under 4 months need?

At 71.7 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2858 kcal per day for a Spinone Italiano (resting energy 953 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 71.7 lb, the verified feeding table lists 953 kcal per day for a Spinone Italiano (resting energy 953 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Spinone Italiano

A 71.7 lb Spinone Italiano is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (70.5–81.6 lb (male), 61.7–66.1 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Spinone Italiano dog — Photo: Caroline Granycome · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1449 kcal; 4.14 cups · 497 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1525 kcal; Resting energy 953 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight70.5–81.6 lb (male), 61.7–66.1 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 953 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1525 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 203 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Spinone Italiano 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

Spinone Italiano adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
61.7 lb (28 kg)	852 kcal	1363 kcal	1534 kcal	2556 kcal	1704 kcal	852 kcal
66.6 lb (30.2 kg)	902 kcal	1443 kcal	1623 kcal	2705 kcal	1804 kcal	902 kcal
71.7 lb (32.5 kg)Current weight	953 kcal	1525 kcal	1715 kcal	2858 kcal	1906 kcal	953 kcal
76.5 lb (34.7 kg)	1001 kcal	1601 kcal	1801 kcal	3002 kcal	2002 kcal	1001 kcal
81.6 lb (37 kg)	1050 kcal	1680 kcal	1890 kcal	3150 kcal	2100 kcal	1050 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

Use the verified adult weight for a Spinone Italiano: 70.5–81.6 lb (male), 61.7–66.1 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 71.7 lb.

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