How many calories does a neutered adult Miniature Schnauzer need?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 482 kcal per day for a Miniature Schnauzer (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Miniature Schnauzer need?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 542 kcal per day for a Miniature Schnauzer (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Miniature Schnauzer puppy under 4 months need?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 904 kcal per day for a Miniature Schnauzer (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Miniature Schnauzer?

At 15.4 lb, the verified feeding table lists 301 kcal per day for a Miniature Schnauzer (resting energy 301 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Miniature Schnauzer

A 15.5 lb Miniature Schnauzer is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (11–20 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 508 kcal; 1.45 cups · 174 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 483 kcal; Resting energy 302 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight11–20 lb

SizeSmall GroupTerrier Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 302 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 483 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is about the same as the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Miniature Schnauzer individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Miniature Schnauzer adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
11 lb (5 kg)	234 kcal	374 kcal	421 kcal	702 kcal	468 kcal	234 kcal
13.2 lb (6 kg)	268 kcal	429 kcal	483 kcal	805 kcal	537 kcal	268 kcal
15.4 lb (7 kg)Current weight	301 kcal	482 kcal	542 kcal	904 kcal	602 kcal	301 kcal
17.9 lb (8.1 kg)	336 kcal	538 kcal	605 kcal	1008 kcal	672 kcal	336 kcal
20.1 lb (9.1 kg)	367 kcal	587 kcal	660 kcal	1100 kcal	734 kcal	367 kcal