How many calories does a neutered adult Vizsla need?

At 52 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1199 kcal per day for a Vizsla (resting energy 750 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Vizsla need?

At 52 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1349 kcal per day for a Vizsla (resting energy 750 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 52 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2249 kcal per day for a Vizsla (resting energy 750 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 52 lb, the verified feeding table lists 750 kcal per day for a Vizsla (resting energy 750 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Vizsla

A 52 lb Vizsla is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (55–60 lb (male), 44–55 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1199 kcal; 3.43 cups · 411 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1198 kcal; Resting energy 749 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight55–60 lb (male), 44–55 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 749 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1198 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 124 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Vizsla 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

Vizsla adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
43.9 lb (19.9 kg)	660 kcal	1055 kcal	1187 kcal	1979 kcal	1319 kcal	660 kcal
48.1 lb (21.8 kg)	706 kcal	1130 kcal	1271 kcal	2119 kcal	1412 kcal	706 kcal
52 lb (23.6 kg)Current weight	750 kcal	1199 kcal	1349 kcal	2249 kcal	1499 kcal	750 kcal
56 lb (25.4 kg)	792 kcal	1267 kcal	1426 kcal	2376 kcal	1584 kcal	792 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 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 Vizsla: 55–60 lb (male), 44–55 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 52 lb.

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