The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
A healthy adult Dalmatian weighs 45–70 lb (AKC Breed Weight Chart (combined male/female range; AKC standard gives no weight)). Below are daily amounts for that range, for a typical dry dog food (382 kcal per cup, the middle of the dog foods in our list). For your own food, use the calculator above: it is already set to a Dalmatian weight.
| Weight | Couch potato | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 lb 20.4 kg | 2 ⅛ cups221 g · 807 kcal | 2 ⅞ cups294 g · 1,076 kcal | 3 ½ cups368 g · 1,344 kcal |
| 58 lb 26.3 kg | 2 ½ cups267 g · 976 kcal | 3 ⅜ cups356 g · 1,301 kcal | 4 ¼ cups445 g · 1,626 kcal |
| 70 lb 31.8 kg | 3 cups308 g · 1,124 kcal | 3 ⅞ cups410 g · 1,498 kcal | 4 ⅞ cups513 g · 1,873 kcal |
Daily totals with no treats. Worked out from resting energy (70 × kg0.75) and the AAHA 2021 life-stage factors. Weight source note: AKC standard gives height only (19-23 in); weight from AKC Breed Weight Chart.
Good to know
The AKC sums up the Dalmatian in three words: outgoing, dignified, smart. How active yours really is matters more for the bowl than the breed name, so pick the column that fits your own dog.