[PennysMum]

Every dog has different needs in terms of feedings depending on their size, age, overall health, activity level, and how many treats outside of their food they get. It's best to have an idea of what body shape you're aiming for, then adjust the amount of food accordingly if she gains too much or doesn't seems too thin.

A healthy dog will have a little tuck underneath her tummy behind her ribcage when viewed from the side. When viewed from above, she will have a little bit of a waist. When you pet her back, you should be able to feel her backbone with a small amount of pressure, but it should not be jutting out or very prominent. When you pet her sides, you should be able to feel her ribs with a little bit of pressure, but again, they should not be too prominent. Most Americans seem to think that dogs should look like little sausages with legs, but don't fall into that trap-- just like with humans, they're healthier if they are lean!

My active, 2 year old, 12 pound girl gets 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/4 cup in the evening. She gets a little less kibble on days when I know we will be working on training or going to the park since she usually gets a lot of treats on those days.