How many calories does a neutered adult West Highland White Terrier need?

At 17.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 528 kcal per day for a West Highland White Terrier (resting energy 330 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult West Highland White Terrier need?

At 17.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 594 kcal per day for a West Highland White Terrier (resting energy 330 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a West Highland White Terrier puppy under 4 months need?

At 17.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 990 kcal per day for a West Highland White Terrier (resting energy 330 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a West Highland White Terrier?

At 17.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 330 kcal per day for a West Highland White Terrier (resting energy 330 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a West Highland White Terrier

A 17.5 lb West Highland White Terrier is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (15–20 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 556 kcal; 1.59 cups · 191 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 530 kcal; Resting energy 331 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight15–20 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 331 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 530 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 36 kcal higher than the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. West Highland White 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

West Highland White 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
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal
16.3 lb (7.4 kg)	314 kcal	503 kcal	565 kcal	942 kcal	628 kcal	314 kcal
17.4 lb (7.9 kg)Current weight	330 kcal	528 kcal	594 kcal	990 kcal	660 kcal	330 kcal
18.7 lb (8.5 kg)	348 kcal	558 kcal	627 kcal	1045 kcal	697 kcal	348 kcal
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal