How many calories does a neutered adult Wetterhoun need?

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1374 kcal per day for a Wetterhoun (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Wetterhoun need?

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1546 kcal per day for a Wetterhoun (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2577 kcal per day for a Wetterhoun (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 62.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 859 kcal per day for a Wetterhoun (resting energy 859 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Wetterhoun

A 62.5 lb Wetterhoun is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (50–75 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1307 kcal; 3.73 cups · 448 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1376 kcal; Resting energy 860 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13 years

Weight50–75 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 860 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1376 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 54 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Wetterhoun 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

Wetterhoun adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
50 lb (22.7 kg)	728 kcal	1165 kcal	1310 kcal	2184 kcal	1456 kcal	728 kcal
56.2 lb (25.5 kg)	794 kcal	1271 kcal	1430 kcal	2383 kcal	1589 kcal	794 kcal
62.4 lb (28.3 kg)Current weight	859 kcal	1374 kcal	1546 kcal	2577 kcal	1718 kcal	859 kcal
68.8 lb (31.2 kg)	924 kcal	1479 kcal	1663 kcal	2772 kcal	1848 kcal	924 kcal
75 lb (34 kg)	986 kcal	1577 kcal	1774 kcal	2957 kcal	1971 kcal	986 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 Wetterhoun: 50–75 lb. This page starts the calculator at 62.5 lb.

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