So many people are looking to make a change to their Schnauzer's diet and are convinced that a move to a FRESH option is healthier. After a full investigation into this mentality and then the endless options that are popping up in advertising all over the TV and social media... we have determined that this could not be farther from the truth. And the very first thing that ALL DOG OWNERS have to remember is that NO SINGLE DOG FOOD is for every breed.
The current lax breeding practices have taken some breeds to HORRIBLE places in regards to health and overall longevity. Take, for instance, the American Boxer. Once a proud breed representing power and strength, the greedy breeders have created a dog that has an average lifespan of only 6.5 years. Golden Retrievers now are living an average of less than 9 years, plummeting from a 16 year average lifespan.
So with the physical compromises the Schnauzer breed has currently, we have investigated many of the leading RAW/MOIST options to see if they work for a diet approved by AAFCO, AMVA (American Veterinary Medical Assn), Miniature Schnauzer Club of America, and the AKC (American Kennel Club). They all agree that the MAXIMUM fat content for schnauzers should be 15-16%.
So here are the most popular varieties of MOIST brands with the calculated values of the DRY WEIGHT to compare vs kibble. If your brand is not listed, leave it in comments (REPLY) and we will add it to the list.