How many calories does a neutered adult Teddy Roosevelt Terrier need?

At 16.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 508 kcal per day for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (resting energy 317 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Teddy Roosevelt Terrier need?

At 16.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 571 kcal per day for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (resting energy 317 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier puppy under 4 months need?

At 16.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 952 kcal per day for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (resting energy 317 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier?

At 16.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 317 kcal per day for a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (resting energy 317 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

A 16.5 lb Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (8–25 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 532 kcal; 1.52 cups · 182 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 507 kcal; Resting energy 317 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan14–16 years

Weight8–25 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 317 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 507 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is about the same as the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Teddy Roosevelt Terrier 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

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
7.9 lb (3.6 kg)	183 kcal	293 kcal	329 kcal	549 kcal	366 kcal	183 kcal
12.3 lb (5.6 kg)	255 kcal	408 kcal	459 kcal	764 kcal	510 kcal	255 kcal
16.5 lb (7.5 kg)Current weight	317 kcal	508 kcal	571 kcal	952 kcal	634 kcal	317 kcal
20.7 lb (9.4 kg)	376 kcal	601 kcal	676 kcal	1127 kcal	752 kcal	376 kcal
24.9 lb (11.3 kg)	431 kcal	690 kcal	777 kcal	1294 kcal	863 kcal	431 kcal