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 Miniature Schnauzer weighs 11–20 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 Miniature Schnauzer weight.
| Weight | Couch potato | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 lb 5.0 kg | ¾ cup77 g · 280 kcal | 1 cup102 g · 374 kcal | 1 ¼ cups128 g · 467 kcal |
| 20 lb 9.1 kg | 1 ⅛ cups120 g · 439 kcal | 1 ½ cups160 g · 585 kcal | 1 ⅞ cups200 g · 732 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 (12-14 in); weight from AKC Breed Weight Chart.
Good to know
The AKC sums up the Miniature Schnauzer in three words: smart, obedient, friendly. How active yours really is matters more for the bowl than the breed name, so pick the column that fits your own dog.