How many calories does a neutered adult Xoloitzcuintli need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1031 kcal per day for a Xoloitzcuintli (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Xoloitzcuintli need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1160 kcal per day for a Xoloitzcuintli (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1934 kcal per day for a Xoloitzcuintli (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 645 kcal per day for a Xoloitzcuintli (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1).

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How much to feed a Xoloitzcuintli

A 42.5 lb Xoloitzcuintli is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (Toy 10–15 lb; Miniature 15–30 lb; Standard 30–55 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1030 kcal; 2.94 cups · 353 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1030 kcal; Resting energy 644 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–18 years

WeightToy 10–15 lb; Miniature 15–30 lb; Standard 30–55 lb

SizeSmall, Medium, Large

GroupNon-Sporting Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 644 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1030 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

Xoloitzcuintli is published in more than one variety (toy, miniature, standard). Use the row that matches the variety you have, not a blend of the two.

Portions are a starting estimate. Xoloitzcuintli 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

Xoloitzcuintli toy maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
9.9 lb (4.5 kg)	216 kcal	346 kcal	389 kcal	649 kcal	433 kcal	216 kcal
11.2 lb (5.1 kg)	238 kcal	380 kcal	428 kcal	713 kcal	475 kcal	238 kcal
12.6 lb (5.7 kg)	258 kcal	413 kcal	465 kcal	775 kcal	516 kcal	258 kcal
13.7 lb (6.2 kg)	275 kcal	440 kcal	495 kcal	825 kcal	550 kcal	275 kcal
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal

Xoloitzcuintli miniature 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
18.7 lb (8.5 kg)	348 kcal	558 kcal	627 kcal	1045 kcal	697 kcal	348 kcal
22.5 lb (10.2 kg)	400 kcal	639 kcal	719 kcal	1199 kcal	799 kcal	400 kcal
26.2 lb (11.9 kg)	448 kcal	718 kcal	807 kcal	1345 kcal	897 kcal	448 kcal
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal

Xoloitzcuintli standard maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal
36.2 lb (16.4 kg)	570 kcal	913 kcal	1027 kcal	1711 kcal	1141 kcal	570 kcal
42.5 lb (19.3 kg)Current weight	645 kcal	1031 kcal	1160 kcal	1934 kcal	1289 kcal	645 kcal
48.7 lb (22.1 kg)	713 kcal	1142 kcal	1284 kcal	2140 kcal	1427 kcal	713 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal

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Use the verified adult weight for a Xoloitzcuintli: Toy 10–15 lb; Miniature 15–30 lb; Standard 30–55 lb. This page starts the calculator at 42.5 lb.

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