How many calories does a neutered adult Swedish Vallhund need?

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 745 kcal per day for a Swedish Vallhund (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Swedish Vallhund need?

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 838 kcal per day for a Swedish Vallhund (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1396 kcal per day for a Swedish Vallhund (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 27.6 lb, the verified feeding table lists 465 kcal per day for a Swedish Vallhund (resting energy 465 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Swedish Vallhund

A 27.5 lb Swedish Vallhund is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (20–35 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 743 kcal; 2.12 cups · 255 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 744 kcal; Resting energy 465 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight20–35 lb

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 465 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 744 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 130 kcal lower than the 874 kcal for an average medium breed at 34.1 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Swedish Vallhund 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 Vallhund adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal
23.8 lb (10.8 kg)	417 kcal	667 kcal	751 kcal	1251 kcal	834 kcal	417 kcal
27.6 lb (12.5 kg)Current weight	465 kcal	745 kcal	838 kcal	1396 kcal	931 kcal	465 kcal
31.3 lb (14.2 kg)	512 kcal	819 kcal	922 kcal	1536 kcal	1024 kcal	512 kcal
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 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 Swedish Vallhund: 20–35 lb. This page starts the calculator at 27.5 lb.

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