How many calories does a neutered adult Weimaraner need?

At 72.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1539 kcal per day for a Weimaraner (resting energy 962 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Weimaraner need?

At 72.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1731 kcal per day for a Weimaraner (resting energy 962 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 72.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2885 kcal per day for a Weimaraner (resting energy 962 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 72.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 962 kcal per day for a Weimaraner (resting energy 962 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Weimaraner

A 72.5 lb Weimaraner is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (70–90 lb (male), 55–75 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1461 kcal; 4.17 cups · 501 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1538 kcal; Resting energy 961 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–13 years

Weight70–90 lb (male), 55–75 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 961 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1538 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 216 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Weimaraner 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

Weimaraner adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal
63.7 lb (28.9 kg)	873 kcal	1396 kcal	1571 kcal	2618 kcal	1745 kcal	873 kcal
72.5 lb (32.9 kg)Current weight	962 kcal	1539 kcal	1731 kcal	2885 kcal	1923 kcal	962 kcal
81.4 lb (36.9 kg)	1048 kcal	1677 kcal	1886 kcal	3144 kcal	2096 kcal	1048 kcal
89.9 lb (40.8 kg)	1130 kcal	1808 kcal	2034 kcal	3390 kcal	2260 kcal	1130 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 Weimaraner: 70–90 lb (male), 55–75 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 72.5 lb.

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