How Much to Feed a Schnoodle
Schnoodles tend toward food obsession inherited from their Schnauzer parent, making consistent meal schedules essential to prevent begging and overeating. Using the veterinary RER/MER formula, an adult Schnoodle of about 35 lbs needs roughly 891 kcal per day — around 234 g (2.3 cups) of typical dry food. The calculator below is pre-set for the Schnoodle: adjust the weight, life stage and food type to match your dog.
Schnoodle portion calculator
Veterinary RER/MER formula — daily calories, grams and cups.
RER 557 kcal × 1.6 (adult, neutered/spayed) = 891 kcal, at 380 kcal/100g. Estimates for healthy pets — always confirm with your veterinarian.
Medium dogs like the Schnoodle are where feeding guides on the bag are least reliable, because the healthy weight range is wide and activity levels vary enormously. Our 891 kcal estimate assumes the profile selected above; if your Schnoodle runs, hikes or works most days, recalculate with the “Active / working” setting before changing food brands.
The Schnoodle typically weighs around 35 lbs (15.9 kg) as a healthy adult. That small body has an RER of 557 kcal; applying the adult, neutered/spayed multiplier of 1.6 gives 891 kcal per day, or about 234 g of dry food. At these quantities a proper gram scale beats measuring cups — cup-level errors of “just a little extra” compound into pounds over a season.
These numbers are a starting point, not a prescription. The calculator supports every life stage (puppy, puppy, adult, neutered/spayed, adult, intact, active / working, senior, weight loss plan) — a puppy can need two to three times the adult allowance, while a senior or a dog on a weight-loss plan needs noticeably less. Recheck the numbers after any change in weight, activity, food brand or neutering status, and always transition between foods gradually over 7–10 days. For medical conditions, pregnancy or lactation, follow your veterinarian's feeding plan instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much food should a Schnoodle eat per day?
A typical adult Schnoodle weighing 35 lbs needs about 891 kcal per day (adult, neutered/spayed), which is roughly 234 grams — about 2.3 cups — of standard dry food, split into 2 meals.
How is the Schnoodle's daily portion calculated?
We use the standard veterinary formula: Resting Energy Requirement (RER) = 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75, then multiply by a life-stage factor. For a 15.9 kg Schnoodle, RER is 557 kcal, and the adult, neutered/spayed factor of 1.6 gives 891 kcal per day.
How many times a day should I feed my Schnoodle?
2 meals per day is the standard recommendation for a adult, neutered/spayed dog — about 445 kcal (117 g of dry food) per meal. Puppies and kittens need 3–4 smaller meals instead.
My Schnoodle seems hungry after meals — should I feed more?
Begging is not a reliable hunger signal, especially in food-motivated breeds. Judge by body condition instead: you should feel ribs easily under a thin fat layer. If your Schnoodle is truly losing weight at 891 kcal per day, increase portions by ~10% and re-weigh in two weeks.