How many calories does a neutered adult Tornjak need?

At 86 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1748 kcal per day for a Tornjak (resting energy 1092 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Tornjak need?

At 86 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1966 kcal per day for a Tornjak (resting energy 1092 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Tornjak puppy under 4 months need?

At 86 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3277 kcal per day for a Tornjak (resting energy 1092 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 86 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1092 kcal per day for a Tornjak (resting energy 1092 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Tornjak

A 86 lb Tornjak is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (62–110 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1661 kcal; 4.75 cups · 569 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1749 kcal; Resting energy 1093 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight62–110 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 1093 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1749 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 giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 440 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Tornjak 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

Tornjak adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
61.9 lb (28.1 kg)	854 kcal	1367 kcal	1538 kcal	2563 kcal	1709 kcal	854 kcal
73.9 lb (33.5 kg)	975 kcal	1560 kcal	1755 kcal	2924 kcal	1949 kcal	975 kcal
86 lb (39 kg)Current weight	1092 kcal	1748 kcal	1966 kcal	3277 kcal	2185 kcal	1092 kcal
97.9 lb (44.4 kg)	1204 kcal	1926 kcal	2167 kcal	3612 kcal	2408 kcal	1204 kcal
110 lb (49.9 kg)	1314 kcal	2103 kcal	2366 kcal	3943 kcal	2628 kcal	1314 kcal