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 Shetland Sheepdog weighs 15–25 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 Shetland Sheepdog weight.
| Weight | Couch potato | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 lb 6.8 kg | ⅞ cup97 g · 354 kcal | 1 ¼ cups129 g · 472 kcal | 1 ½ cups161 g · 590 kcal |
| 25 lb 11.3 kg | 1 ⅜ cups142 g · 519 kcal | 1 ¾ cups189 g · 692 kcal | 2 ¼ cups237 g · 865 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 gives height only (13-16 in); weight from AKC Breed Weight Chart.
Good to know
The AKC sums up the Shetland Sheepdog in three words: playful, energetic, bright. How active yours really is matters more for the bowl than the breed name, so pick the column that fits your own dog.