How many calories does a neutered adult Working Kelpie need?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1055 kcal per day for a Working Kelpie (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Working Kelpie need?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1187 kcal per day for a Working Kelpie (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Working Kelpie puppy under 4 months need?

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1979 kcal per day for a Working Kelpie (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 43.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 660 kcal per day for a Working Kelpie (resting energy 660 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Working Kelpie

A 44 lb Working Kelpie is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (28–60 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Working Kelpie dog — Photo: Aliénor Wayne · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1058 kcal; 3.02 cups · 363 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1058 kcal; Resting energy 661 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight28–60 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 661 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1058 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 264 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Working Kelpie 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

Working Kelpie adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
28 lb (12.7 kg)	471 kcal	753 kcal	848 kcal	1413 kcal	942 kcal	471 kcal
35.9 lb (16.3 kg)	568 kcal	909 kcal	1022 kcal	1704 kcal	1136 kcal	568 kcal
43.9 lb (19.9 kg)Current weight	660 kcal	1055 kcal	1187 kcal	1979 kcal	1319 kcal	660 kcal
52 lb (23.6 kg)	750 kcal	1199 kcal	1349 kcal	2249 kcal	1499 kcal	750 kcal
60 lb (27.2 kg)	834 kcal	1334 kcal	1501 kcal	2501 kcal	1667 kcal	834 kcal