Made with 100% fresh, whole ingredients, Spot & Tango UnKibble is one of the most unique "kibbles" on the market. These recipes are rich in protein for dry foods, containing 26.7% protein as dry matter on average.

Take Spot & Tango's quiz to generate a custom plan based on your Mini's weight and activity levels. After selecting the perfect diet, you can even try it before you buy it. If your pup loves their UnKibble, it's super easy to schedule recurring deliveries right to your door.

Dr. Georgia Jeremiah, pet nutrition expert and one of Wag!'s veterinary consultants, recommends Spot & Tango UnKibble to her own clients:

“Spot & Tango offers customized human-grade meal plans for pups with the added benefit of being shelf-stable. Nutrient profiles are preserved through low-temperature dehydration, products have guaranteed nutrient analysis, and all recipes are developed by certified veterinary nutritionists. If your pup turns their nose up, Spot & Tango also offers a ‘Happy Pup Guarantee’ and will give you 100% of your money back after your 2-week trial.”

Spot & Tango markets its UnKibble as being 40% less expensive than fresh-frozen foods. All recipes meet the Association of American Feed Control Officials' (AAFCO) dog food nutrient profile guidelines for all life stages.

To get the scoop on this furrific food, check out our Spot & Tango fresh dog food review.

Open Farm fresh food is made of 100% human-grade ingredients and gently cooked to preserve nutrients. 

Gently Cooked recipes come in grain-free and grain-inclusive recipes — perfect if your Mini Schnauzer has a grain allergy or sensitivity.  Both grain-free and grain-inclusive options are high in protein, with 38.7% dry protein matter on average.

Open Farm is another brand that gets 5 paws up from Wag!'s veterinary consultant, Dr. Jeremiah:

“Open Farm dog food is formulated with high-quality ingredients and does not contain any artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. The company also prioritizes the use of ethically sourced and humanely raised ingredients.”

Open Farm's fresh recipes meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, which means you can feed your Mini the same food throughout their life — no need to transition your pup to a new food as they grow older!

Dig into Open Farm's brand history, product offerings, FAQs, and more in our Open Farm dog food review.

Halo Freeze-dried Raw Meal Bites are the "complete and balanced" offerings in raw dog food range. 

Each recipe is high in protein and contains below-average fat levels, with 52.6% dry matter protein on average. 

Whole and organ meats account for 99% of the ingredients in this minimally processed food, with herring oil and a supplement mix rounding out the rest of the list.

Halo is another brand that gets 5 paws up from Dr. Jeremiah:

“Halo’s science-based recipes are geared towards your pet’s breed size and life stage. Their food contains high-quality protein sources, and they offer a money-back guarantee if you or your pet are not completely satisfied.”

All Halo Freeze-dried Raw Meal Bites meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for maintenance (adults).

For more info about this vet-recommended brand, check out our comprehensive Halo dog food review.

Weruva's B.F.F. Fun Size Meals range is formulated for pint-sized pups like Mini Schnauzers. 

All recipes contain limited ingredients, including high-quality meat and grains for a healthy dose of carbs for energy. Weruva B.F.F.  Fun Size Meals consist of 49% protein as dry matter on average. 

This is another brand that Dr. Jeremiah pawsitively loves:

“Weruva dog food focuses on minimal carbohydrate recipes and human-grade ingredients, incorporating boneless meats that are free from added hormones or antibiotics.”

All Weruva B.F.F. Fun Size Meals recipes meet the AAFCO nutrient profile for maintenance (adult).

To discover if this is the best dog food for your Mini Schnauzer, read our full Weruva dog food review.

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Senior Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe is specially formulated for small senior dogs. 

This grain-free dry dog food contains fewer calories and less fat than other dog foods, as well as L-carnitine to help balance your golden oldie's metabolism. This recipe supports lean body mass with 33.7% dry protein matter.

Dr. Jeremiah recommends Merrick products to her own clients, including the Lil' Plates Senior recipe:

“Merrick products are made with high-quality, whole food ingredients, and they use no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.”

Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Senior Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe meets the AAFCO nutrient profile for maintenance (adult).