Beagle: healthy weight & calories
A healthy adult Beagle usually weighs 9 to 13 kg (19.8 to 28.7 lb). That is a wide range because frame size varies a lot even within one breed, so how they feel under your hands matters more than the number alone.
Estimated for a Beagle at 11 kg, a healthy weight in the middle of the breed range. Resting energy is 70 × weight0.75 kcal; the multiplier below scales it up for how much they move and whether they are desexed.
| Activity | Desexed | Entire |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly restsa few short potty walks | 507 kcal | 592 kcal |
| Short daily walks20 to 30 minutes total | 592 kcal | 676 kcal |
| Active most days45 to 60 minutes, some play | 676 kcal | 761 kcal |
| Very activeruns, hikes or dog sport | 761 kcal | 846 kcal |
Puppies get roughly twice their resting energy while growing, about 846 kcal a day at this weight, but puppy needs change every few weeks so this is a starting point, not a fixed number. Seniors typically need about 10% less than an adult at the same activity level.
UK vet records show Beagles are about 2.7 times as likely to be overweight as crossbreds, and their nose drives their appetite. In a large US study, overweight Beagles lived about 2 years less than lean ones. Spend part of the daily allowance on scent games instead of the bowl.
In a study of 50,787 pet dogs, overweight Beagles had a shorter median life span than lean ones of the same breed, by about 2.0 years (Salt et al. 2019). That is an association from observational data, not a promise, but it is one of the largest studies of its kind.
This page gives a breed-level estimate. For portions in grams, a calorie target adjusted for your dog's own age, activity and desexed status, and a 7-day activity plan, take the free 60-second check.
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A healthy adult Beagle typically weighs 9 to 13 kg (19.8 to 28.7 lb). Frame size varies a lot within a breed, so body condition (can you feel the ribs?) matters more than the number on the scale.
How many calories does a Beagle need a day?
A desexed adult Beagle at a healthy weight typically needs roughly 592 kcal a day with short daily walks, more if they are very active or not desexed, less if they mostly rest. Use the calculator below for a number tailored to your dog.
Similar breeds: Tibetan Terrier, Kooikerhondje, Dachshund
Also see: the dog calorie calculator · is my dog overweight? · all breeds
This is an estimate, not a diagnosis. Talk to your vet before changing your dog's diet or exercise. How we work this out