How Much to Feed a Bernedoodle
Bernedoodles inherit the Bernese Mountain Dog's hearty appetite and prone-to-weight-gain tendency, requiring portion control despite their active temperament. Using the veterinary RER/MER formula, an adult Bernedoodle of about 70 lbs needs roughly 1498 kcal per day — around 394 g (3.9 cups) of typical dry food. The calculator below is pre-set for the Bernedoodle: adjust the weight, life stage and food type to match your dog.
Bernedoodle portion calculator
Veterinary RER/MER formula — daily calories, grams and cups.
RER 936 kcal × 1.6 (adult, neutered/spayed) = 1498 kcal, at 380 kcal/100g. Estimates for healthy pets — always confirm with your veterinarian.
Large breeds such as the Bernedoodle need fewer calories per pound than small dogs — metabolic rate scales with body surface, not weight, which is exactly what the RER exponent (kg^0.75) captures. At 70 lbs that works out to about 1498 kcal per day. Resist rounding portions up “because he's big”: excess weight is the single largest controllable risk factor for hip and elbow problems in large dogs.
A Bernedoodle in good condition weighs about 70 lbs (31.8 kg). The RER formula (70 × kg^0.75) gives 936 kcal at rest, and the adult, neutered/spayed factor of 1.6 brings the daily target to 1498 kcal — approximately 3.9 cups of standard 380 kcal/100g kibble split into 2 meals of about 197 g each.
These numbers are a starting point, not a prescription. The calculator supports every life stage (puppy, puppy, adult, neutered/spayed, adult, intact, active / working, senior, weight loss plan) — a puppy can need two to three times the adult allowance, while a senior or a dog on a weight-loss plan needs noticeably less. Recheck the numbers after any change in weight, activity, food brand or neutering status, and always transition between foods gradually over 7–10 days. For medical conditions, pregnancy or lactation, follow your veterinarian's feeding plan instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much food should a Bernedoodle eat per day?
A typical adult Bernedoodle weighing 70 lbs needs about 1498 kcal per day (adult, neutered/spayed), which is roughly 394 grams — about 3.9 cups — of standard dry food, split into 2 meals.
How is the Bernedoodle's daily portion calculated?
We use the standard veterinary formula: Resting Energy Requirement (RER) = 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75, then multiply by a life-stage factor. For a 31.8 kg Bernedoodle, RER is 936 kcal, and the adult, neutered/spayed factor of 1.6 gives 1498 kcal per day.
How many times a day should I feed my Bernedoodle?
2 meals per day is the standard recommendation for a adult, neutered/spayed dog — about 749 kcal (197 g of dry food) per meal. Puppies and kittens need 3–4 smaller meals instead.
My Bernedoodle seems hungry after meals — should I feed more?
Begging is not a reliable hunger signal, especially in food-motivated breeds. Judge by body condition instead: you should feel ribs easily under a thin fat layer. If your Bernedoodle is truly losing weight at 1498 kcal per day, increase portions by ~10% and re-weigh in two weeks.