How many calories does a neutered adult Wirehaired Pointing Griffon need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1207 kcal per day for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Wirehaired Pointing Griffon need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1358 kcal per day for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy under 4 months need?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2263 kcal per day for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?

At 52.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 754 kcal per day for a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (resting energy 754 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A 52.5 lb Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (50–70 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1207 kcal; 3.45 cups · 414 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1208 kcal; Resting energy 755 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight50–70 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupSporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 755 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1208 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 114 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
35.1 lb (15.9 kg)	557 kcal	892 kcal	1003 kcal	1672 kcal	1115 kcal	557 kcal
43.7 lb (19.8 kg)	657 kcal	1051 kcal	1183 kcal	1971 kcal	1314 kcal	657 kcal
52.5 lb (23.8 kg)Current weight	754 kcal	1207 kcal	1358 kcal	2263 kcal	1509 kcal	754 kcal
61.3 lb (27.8 kg)	847 kcal	1356 kcal	1525 kcal	2542 kcal	1695 kcal	847 kcal
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 kcal