Well, all dogs are going to be different.
I find that the bags are always way over-estimates.
I feed my 17lb active Yorkie 1/2 cup per kibble per day (of a 430 kcal/cup kibble), plus he gets some wet food, and treats/occasional chews, so I try to account for those added calories. He does very well on this amount of food and keeps a nice body condition. I will up it to 2/3 cup per day if he's extra active (i.e. swimming, hiking, etc).
My friends Yorkies eat about 1/4 cup per day and they're about 5lbs. |