The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
A healthy adult Russell Terrier weighs 9–15 lb (AKC Breed Weight Chart (combined male/female range; AKC standard gives no weight)). Below are daily amounts for that range, for a typical dry dog food (382 kcal per cup, the middle of the dog foods in our list). For your own food, use the calculator above: it is already set to a Russell Terrier weight.
| Weight | Couch potato | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 lb 4.1 kg | ⅝ cup66 g · 241 kcal | ⅞ cup88 g · 322 kcal | 1 cup110 g · 402 kcal |
| 15 lb 6.8 kg | ⅞ cup97 g · 354 kcal | 1 ¼ cups129 g · 472 kcal | 1 ½ cups161 g · 590 kcal |
Daily totals with no treats. Worked out from resting energy (70 × kg0.75) and the AAHA 2021 life-stage factors. Weight source note: AKC standard: weight proportionate to height (10-12 in); weight from AKC Breed Weight Chart.
Good to know
The AKC sums up the Russell Terrier in three words: alert, inquisitive, lively. How active yours really is matters more for the bowl than the breed name, so pick the column that fits your own dog.