Keep your pint-sized pooch happy and healthy with the best dog food for Yorkies

Royal Canin is one of the leading dog food brands for providing breed-specific recipes and tailored nutrition to suit the needs of individual breed types, which is why we think this Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult Dry Food is the best of the best. It is formulated specifically with the needs of Yorkies in mind, including essential nutrients like Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, biotin and borage oil that will play a huge part in keeping your hound's coat in a lovely, shiny condition. This food is also highly palatable to ensure that even the fussiest of Yorkies enjoy their din-dins.

As maize and rice are listed as some of the main ingredients, this food may be suitable for those Yorkies with cereal or grain allergies. However, many Yorkie owners online have stated they've noticed a big difference in their Yorkshire Terrier's energy levels and coat shine since switching them to this food. The tailored nutrition and specialised kibble size are also highlighted as benefits by reviewers.

Another brand that offers a breed-specific Yorkshire Terrier dry dog food is AVA. Suitable for Yorkshire Terriers from as young as 10 months and beyond, the recipe is a hypoallergenic chicken one that is gentle on tummies with a tailored kibble size that will be easy for your Yorkie to chomp through and added prebiotics for improved digestive function. It also includes a unique combination of natural botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals called +Imuvita that ensures your Yorkie has everything they need to stay happy and healthy, with Vitamins A, D3 and E all added to support vitality, immunity and general wellbeing of your terrific terrier.

As it's only available in a bag size of 1.5kg, you will need to replenish it more quickly compared to some of the other bags of food on this list but as Yorkshire Terriers are a smaller breed, a little food goes a long way.

Dental issues are a common problem for Yorkies to have because of how small their mouths are so they may get on better with a wet food that will be more gentle on their teeth, like this breed-tailored Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult Wet Dog Food. The appropriately sized meaty chunks are served in a succulent sauce and they're also nice and soft so the scent, taste and texture are all things that will lure your Yorkie to their bowl. The blend of nutrients in this food has been specifically chosen to improve your hound's coat condition and maintain the health of their skin, too.

This wet Yorkie dog food can either be served on its own or mixed in with dry to give your terrier the best of both worlds. There are handy feeding guides on the packaging to help you work out how much dry and wet food you should be giving your Yorkie so you're not under or over-feeding them. From looking at the ingredients, we wish there was more clarity on the flavour of the food as it's listed as meat and animal derivatives so you don't know exactly what you're giving your pup but judging by reviews online, dogs don't seem to care as they lap it up!

Your Yorkshire Terrier will feel great both inside and outside after eating the Pooch & Mutt Small Dog Complete Superfood recipe as it has added prebiotics to improve digestive health alongside a Calm+Care supplement that is designed to generally help your pup’s physical and mental health. Many customer reviews mention they appreciate this food has a grain-free recipe, but it’s not just grain-free. It’s also formulated without wheat, corn, rice, beef, soya or dairy products with no cereal or gluten either so it's a great option for Yorkies with allergies, intolerances or sensitives. Not to mention, it has a high meat content in the form of lean chicken and plenty of fresh veggies, including kale, spinach and cranberries that are high in the essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants dogs need to grow up as healthy as possible.

Since switching to this food, many dog owners have seen noticeable health benefits in their pups, such as improved coat condition and increased energy levels in their dogs. A handful of customer reviews mention their dogs didn’t like this food but they also said they are quite fussy too so if you’ve also got a picky pooch, you may want to try something else.

Lily's Kitchen Country Casserole Dry Dog Food has been a favourite with pet owners for years but recently, they've made a small breed version with a smaller kibble so we think it would be perfect for a Yorkshire Terrier. It's made with proper meat and offal and in fact, 42 per cent of the recipe is made up of fresh chicken, freshly prepared duck and chicken liver. The rest of the ingredients consist of veggies, including sweet potatoes and peas, and botanicals and herbs so you know your Yorkie is getting fresh, natural ingredients with every tiny mouthful.

Customers online mention this food is perfect for smaller dogs who may otherwise struggle with the size of the regular adult version. This food is a super popular choice and it does go in and out of stock a lot, so if your Yorkie gets on with this food, it might be worth you buying in bulk so you won't run out - just make sure you've got somewhere to store it properly so it doesn't go stale.

Designed for small dogs with fast metabolic rates, the Burns Original Toy & Small Breed Dog Food is it’s perfect for a high-energy Yorkie that will burn a lot of calories. The recipe itself is a low-fat one and it’s highly digestible too, which means it delivers optimal nutrition without overloading your Yorkie’s little stomach. Not only that, but it can help maintain healthy skin, coat and digestion.

We like that this food can be used from adulthood to the senior years and as it’s a low-fat recipe, you won’t have to worry about your Yorkie gaining weight as they become less active as they get older. Reviews also mention it’s well-liked by their picky eater and it’s done wonders for dogs with sensitive stomachs. There is a lot of rice in this food with brown rice and white rice making up 57 per cent of this food and there’s only 23 per cent chicken in comparison so this may not be the best choice for Yorkies with grain allergies.

There's at least 75 per cent protein in the majority of Forthglade's meals and this small dog lamb and chicken multipack is no exception to that. Protein is essential for muscle development and energy so it's great to see it in such high numbers in this food. This eight-pack of trays comes in smaller 150g sizes so they’re great for portion control with smaller pooches, such as Yorkshire Terriers. Both the chicken and lamb recipes are grain-free and they’re free from fillers, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and other junk to be gentle on your pup’s tummy.

Many of the reviews praise the quality of this food and the ingredients used to make it as Forthglade prides itself on using natural ingredients and added vitamins and minerals so each meal is bursting with goodness. On the downside, some customers have noted that the packaging can be difficult to open and some picky dogs may not like the consistency of the food.

You can ensure your Yorkie’s food is tailored to their exact needs with a Butternut Box subscription. You tell Butternut Box everything about your pooch, including their age, weight, activity levels, allergies and more and then they’ll do the rest to create a tasty recipe that’s full of the right balance of nutrients and other goodness your terrier needs. As Butternut Box is described as an ‘All Life Stages’ food, you can feed them it from puppyhood as they grow up into adulthood and into their twilight years too. You just keep your pup’s profile updated and the recipe will be adapted to whatever stage of life they’re at.

Butternut Box uses just fresh ingredients, which is something that really impresses customers online, including human-quality meat and fish, vegetables, fruits and superfoods plus other minerals and vitamins. These are then gently cooked before they are frozen to lock in as much of the freshness and flavour as possible. As we’ve mentioned, Butternut Box recipes arrive at your door frozen so you only get out what your pup needs for the day to minimise waste. Just make sure you’ve got plenty of freezer space to store them all!

Read our Butternut Box review to find out more about what we thought.

For a good quality food on a budget for your Yorkshire Terrier, how about Harringtons Small Dog Lamb & Rice? It's rich in lamb and made without artificial colours, flavours, wheat, dairy and soya. Omega oils are also in the mix which will have your Yorkie's coat looking lovely and luscious as well as natural antioxidants that will keep their digestion healthy too. As it can be fed to your pooch from eight weeks onwards, you'll be able to feed this to your Yorkie through puppyhood and into adulthood so no need to worry about switching their food. This one will make sure your hound has all the nutrients and goodness they need as they grow.

Customers appreciate the quality of this food for the price and say it has a decent percentage of meat as part of the overall composition for the price. They also say the smaller kibble size is perfect for their pint-sized pooch, with the odd review mentioning it's a good size to put in your pocket to use as treats on walks. Some customers mention their fussy dog didn't like this food but the majority of reviews online say their dogs loved it.

Last but by no means least, we have Royal Canin Mini Adult Dog Food. It's designed for mini and small breed dogs so it's paw-fect for Yorkies. It has an adapted calorie content that makes sure it meets the needs of high-energy small breeds, like Yorkshire Terriers, while also making sure they stay at a healthy weight for their size. It also helps to maintain strong and healthy bones through its balance of specific nutrients.

Our pets writer, Rosie Floyd, feeds this food to her Yorkshire Terrier cross, Gina. Gina's coat has been in a lovely condition since switching to this Royal Canin food over a year ago, which we think is down to the Omega 3 added to this recipe. As Gina is entering her senior years, her teeth aren't quite what they used to be but the kibble is a good size for her to crunch up. As wheat and maize are listed as main ingredients, it won't be suitable for dogs with those allergies.

Reviewed by Senior Home & Pets Writer, Rosie Floyd and Gina the Yorkie Cross: “My Yorkshire Terrier mix, Gina, is notoriously picky about her food. However, she has been happily eating Royal Canin Mini Adult kibble for just over a year now. As she getting older now, her teeth aren't as strong as they once were, so she needs food that is easy to chew. The kibble size in Royal Canin Mini Adult food is perfect for her, allowing her to easily break it down. Since switching from cheaper dog foods, I've noticed a significant improvement in Gina's coat. It has a lovely sheen, and the overall colour seems brighter.”