Every dog food bag prints a feeding chart, and almost every one overestimates. Most adult dogs eat 10–25% less than the chart suggests.
Start with the bag, then adjust
Feed the chart amount for two weeks. Check your dog's ribs — you should feel them under a thin layer of fat, not see them, and not have to dig for them. Adjust up or down 10% from there.
Activity changes everything
A working dog and a couch dog of the same weight can have feeding needs that differ by 40%. Match the bowl to the lifestyle, not the breed standard.
Weigh your dog monthly during the adjustment phase. Once they're holding steady at a healthy weight, you've found the right portion.
