The best dry dog food for small dogs

Designed for breeds weighing up to 10kg, this Royal Canin Mini food is formulated to meet the energy needs of your little pup. It contains L-Carnitine to help your pooch maintain a healthy metabolism and Omega 3 to keep their coat looking shiny and glossy.

Customer review: "Very pleased with the dog food. I have noticed the difference with my dogs Health and well-being also got a good shiny coat. Seen the difference compared to what I was eating before just a little bit"

Ideal for Chihuahuas, Pomeranians and other toy breeds, as well as puppies, this Scrumbles food is packed full of natural ingredients with added probiotics so it's gentle on digestion. This is a great choice for pooches with sensitive tummies as it's made without common allergens like gluten, wheat, potato, dairy, and eggs. It's also got salmon oil, which contains Omega 3 and DHA to support cognitive development.

Customer review: "Fabulous food and I always buy for my nervous girlie. Makes her stools firm and she is also a picky eater but eats every bit of this."

Keep your pooch feeling great both on the inside and out with Pooch & Mutt. It contains lean chicken and a host of fresh and natural nutritious vegetables including kale, spinach and cranberries so your dog's mouth will water the minute the food hits the bowl. Omega 3 and glucosamine provide joint protection while prebiotics aid healthy digestion and promote overall physical and mental health.

Customer review: "I always buy this for my Chihuahua and she loves it! She seems very healthy too and so I believe this food covers a lot of her nutritional needs. I have tried some other brands but always come back to this."

Combining wholesome, natural ingredients with tasty flavours, this adult small breed food by James Wellbeloved will help keep your pooch energised and in good shape. With duck as a natural protein source, plus antioxidants and prebiotics, it's tailored to the needs of smaller canines to keep their coat glossy, their skin in good condition and their tummy healthy.

Customer review: "Great little biscuits for my Pomeranian. Plus they're not smelly like her old brand of biscuits, so that's a bonus!"

With meaty chunks and whole grains for tasty goodness, each Bakers meal contains the everyday nutrients your small dog needs. The fibre from the wholegrains helps to support digestion while the added quality protein supports muscle strength. It's also packed with antioxidants for a healthy immune system.

Customer review: "Skye absolutely demolished this food, will definitely be purchasing again"

AVA uses high-quality and easily digestible protein and freshly prepared ingredients to create an extra tasty kibble for your small pooch to wolf down, and it's grain-free so perfect if they've got a sensitive tummy. Omega 3 and 6 keep skin and coats in great condition while the vitamins and minerals included care for your dog's joints, teeth and bones.

Customer review: "My Chorkie is a huge fussy diva with food, you name it we've tried it. Ava is her only go to food without coaxing. We do wet it down as she prefers it that way. No complaints as long as she happy."

Ensure your small or mini dog is getting everything they need during the prime of their life with this Hill's Science Plan food. The small kibble and easy-to-digest ingredients are made for smaller pooches while the blend of Omega 6 and Vitamin E makes sure their skin and coat look and feel great. It also contains the brand's special small and mini antioxidant blend for lifelong immune support.

Customer review: "My JRT developed skin allergies. I purchased a bag & I NOTICED WITHIN 5 days she's NOT scratching, eyes not running & she loves the flavor. She likes the small bite size too. We appreciate your product."

Pedigree is always popular with dog owners so we just had to include them on our round-up. This Pedigree Small Bite Mixer Dog Food is a great choice if you're looking for quality food at a low price to mix in with wet food. The small kibbles have a specially designed texture to help clean your dog's teeth and it's formulated with whole wheat, a source of complex carbohydrates, for slow energy release to keep your pup going until their next mealtime.

Customer review: "These are the perfect size kibbles for your small bread, my Lhasa is fussy about the size of kibble she eats but these are perfect mixed with a small amount of wet food."

This specially made Harringtons Complete Natural Small Breed Dry Adult Dog Food Lamb & Rice recipe is packed full of natural ingredients that have been carefully balanced for a smaller dog's digestive system. Flavoured with lamb for a great source of protein with a delicious chicken gravy inside and outside to get your hound's tail wagging. It has added FOS to help maintain healthy digestion and yucca to help reduce unpleasant odours from flatulence.

Customer review: "After lots of trial and error with our smaller dog who has become sensitive to foods. This has been a win, she has minimal teeth so the small size biscuit is great and no more stomach issues after switching to this product. We used both flavours for the small adult dog and it's been great for her"

Even small seniors enjoy dog food with a tailored kibble size as they approach their twilight years, thanks to the Little Paws - Golden Years Dry Dog Food from Barking Heads. Your golden oldie will be chowing down on a recipe that provides slow-release carbs, essential vitamins, minerals and beta-glucans when they've got this in their bowl. This adapted nutrition will fuel your small senior's energy needs as well as support their immune defence and vital organ functions as they age gracefully.

Customer review: "My dog likes this. It is good to get both a senior biscuit in a small kibble where most brands you have to choose one or the other."

Lily's Kitchen Countryside Casserole Dry Food has been a firm favourite with fluffs and their owners for years, but now the brand has created a version made with smaller hounds in mind. It's still made with the delicious blend of freshly prepared meat, fruit, veg and herbs loved in the original recipe but with a smaller kibble so pint-sized puppers can get their gnashers around it more easily. It contains the required essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals your little one needs, helping them to be happy and healthy.

Specially formulated in a more effective way for dogs to absorb the nutrients they need for their dry food, the Pro Plan Small & Mini Everyday Nutrition is packed full of goodness for your little one. The concentration of the nutrients supports a faster metabolism of smaller dogs and also helps support their joints for their active lifestyle. A natural source of fibre, the recipe is clinically proven to help improve intestinal health as well as aid dental care by reducing tartar accumulation by 36 per cent. Not forgetting, it's also good for a healthy heart, too.

Customer review: "Got small and mini in adult for Jac - he is a JR x Shihtzu. Food is small-sized kibble -has a meaty smell. Jac was interested as soon as the packaging was opened and happily got stuck in. Normally he leaves his biscuits in the bowl all day but he didn't leave these. He seems to have plenty of energy and his fur and teeth are in good condition. The food seems to agree with his tummy he can sometimes be a bit sensitive and get wind/diarrhoea for different foods - however haven't noticed any of this on this food. Overall very pleased with the food and will continue to feed Jac it"

Enriched with essential minerals and Vitamin D and containing an antioxidant blend with Vitamin C and E, the Iams Small & Medium Breed Dry Adult Dog Food supports strong bones and a healthy immune system. The high-quality animal protein in this recipe not only provides an irresistible taste for your pooch while supporting your pet's overall health, but it's especially good for their muscle health.

Customer review: "I have bought so many different foods for my 7 dogs! And spent an absolute fortune! ALL my dogs eat this and love it! A 12 kg bag lasts 7 dogs 6 weeks on 2 meals a day! Making it really cheap to feed them! It's easily digestible for them as the pieces are really small. And empty bowls each time must mean they enjoy it!"

If you believe your small pup has an intolerance or allergy of some kind, the Royal Canin Hypoallergenic Small Dogs contains a hydrolysed soya protein isolate which reduces the likelihood of triggering an allergic reaction in your dog, thanks to its low molecular weight. It also helps to support the natural protective barrier role of your dog’s skin and includes specific nutrients that contribute to maintaining good oral health. This food is a great option to feed your pup during a food elimination trial, but you should run it over with your vet before switching your hound to it.

Customer review: "Have bought this on the recommendation of our vet, due to a possible food allergy. Ted loves it, and he is no longer having issues with his ears, so has presumably done the trick!"