How many calories does a neutered adult Swedish Lapphund need?

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 938 kcal per day for a Swedish Lapphund (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Swedish Lapphund need?

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1055 kcal per day for a Swedish Lapphund (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Swedish Lapphund puppy under 4 months need?

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1758 kcal per day for a Swedish Lapphund (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 37.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 586 kcal per day for a Swedish Lapphund (resting energy 586 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Swedish Lapphund

A 37.5 lb Swedish Lapphund is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (30–45 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 938 kcal; 2.68 cups · 322 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 938 kcal; Resting energy 586 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight30–45 lb

SizeMedium

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 586 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 938 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 medium breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 64 kcal higher than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Swedish Lapphund 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

Swedish Lapphund adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal
33.7 lb (15.3 kg)	542 kcal	866 kcal	975 kcal	1625 kcal	1083 kcal	542 kcal
37.5 lb (17 kg)Current weight	586 kcal	938 kcal	1055 kcal	1758 kcal	1172 kcal	586 kcal
41.2 lb (18.7 kg)	629 kcal	1007 kcal	1133 kcal	1888 kcal	1259 kcal	629 kcal
45 lb (20.4 kg)	672 kcal	1075 kcal	1209 kcal	2016 kcal	1344 kcal	672 kcal