Labrador Retriever: healthy weight & calories
A healthy adult Labrador Retriever usually weighs 27 to 34 kg (59.5 to 75 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 Labrador Retriever at 30.5 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 | 1,090 kcal | 1,272 kcal |
| Short daily walks20 to 30 minutes total | 1,272 kcal | 1,454 kcal |
| Active most days45 to 60 minutes, some play | 1,454 kcal | 1,635 kcal |
| Very activeruns, hikes or dog sport | 1,635 kcal | 1,817 kcal |
Puppies get roughly twice their resting energy while growing, about 1,817 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.
About 1 in 5 Labradors carries a gene variant (POMC) linked to a bigger appetite and heavier weight, so they really are hungrier, not just greedy. UK vet records also show Labradors are about 1.7 times as likely to be overweight as crossbreds. Weighed portions beat willpower.
In a study of 50,787 pet dogs, overweight Labrador Retrievers had a shorter median life span than lean ones of the same breed, by about 0.6 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 Labrador Retriever typically weighs 27 to 34 kg (59.5 to 75 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 Labrador Retriever need a day?
A desexed adult Labrador Retriever at a healthy weight typically needs roughly 1,272 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: Boxer, Flat-Coated Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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