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Toy & Small Breed Dog Recipe

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Low and slow cooked mini-bite kibble made with antibiotic-free, USA-raised chicken – specially sized for toy and small breed dogs.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Breed Tailored Nutrition
Mini-Bite Kibble
Rich in Healthy Fats
Skin & Coat Vitality
Joint & Mobility Support
THE BEST BREED <em>DIFFERENCE</em>

THE BEST BREED DIFFERENCE

Purpose-built nutrition backed by decades of veterinary expertise and crafted with uncompromising ingredient standards.

  • Veterinarian Developed
  • Small Batch Made in Ohio, USA
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Low & Slow Cooked
  • EU-Approved Ingredients
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Better Ingredients. Better Nutrition.

Every ingredient fulfills a purpose – from premium proteins and functional fibers to healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Chicken Meal

Made with protein-rich, low ash chicken sourced from the USA. Chicken supplies essential amino acids including taurine a critical nutrient for heart health.

Whitefish Meal

Our U.S.A.-sourced whitefish contains wild-caught Alaskan cod, flounder and halibut. It is very high in protein and low in ash making it one of the best meats available.

Millet

North American-sourced millet is a gluten-free ancient grain that provides nutrients such as niacin, complex carbohydrates and both soluble and insoluble fiber.

New Zealand Green Mussel

Made with great tasting New Zealand Green Mussel, a super-food rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and more.

Toy-Small Breed Recipe FAQs

What toy and small breeds is this recipe formulated for?

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Best Breed Toy-Small Breed Recipe is formulated for toy and small breed dogs such as Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Maltese, Dachshunds, Pugs, Miniature Schnauzers, Toy Poodles, and other small breeds. Its mini-bite kibble and higher energy density are tailored to the needs of smaller dogs at all life stages.

Can I use the Toy-Small Breed Recipe to wean puppies?

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Yes. The small, easy-to-eat kibble makes Best Breed Toy-Small Breed Recipe an excellent introductory dry food for weaning puppies. Because the recipe is formulated for all life stages, it can continue to be fed as puppies grow into adulthood.

Why does this formula have higher fat content?

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Toy and small breed dogs generally have higher energy needs relative to their body size than larger dogs. Best Breed Toy-Small Breed Recipe contains a higher level of healthy fats to provide concentrated energy in smaller portions while also supplying essential fatty acids that support healthy skin, coat, heart, and cognitive function.

What makes smaller kibbles good for small dogs?

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Smaller kibble pieces are better suited to the smaller mouths and jaws of toy and small breed dogs, making each piece easier to pick up and chew. Best Breed Toy-Small Breed Recipe uses a mini-bite kibble specifically sized for small dogs and young puppies transitioning to dry food.

Is the Toy-Small Breed Recipe suitable for puppies and senior dogs?

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Yes. Best Breed Toy-Small Breed Recipe is formulated for dogs of all life stages, including puppies, adults, and seniors. Its mini-bite kibble is well suited to smaller mouths, while the complete and balanced formula provides the nutrition toy and small breed dogs need throughout life.

What is chicken meal, and why does Best Breed use it?

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Chicken meal is a concentrated source of animal protein made by cooking chicken and removing most of its water. Because fresh chicken is roughly 70% water, chicken meal provides a much more concentrated and consistent source of protein by weight. Best Breed uses premium, low-ash chicken meal – meaning it contains less bone and a higher proportion of animal meat. Our chicken meal typically provides around 70% protein along with a complete amino acid profile. Using high-quality meat meals helps us ensure that the majority of protein in our recipes comes from animal sources, rather than relying heavily on plant proteins such as pea protein or corn gluten meal to increase the total protein percentage.

What are New Zealand Green Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green Mussels are a nutrient-dense ingredient naturally rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nearly every Best Breed recipe includes New Zealand Green Mussels as part of our approach to purposeful nutrition. Our recipes also contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint and mobility health. Green Mussels aren’t a recent ingredient trend for Best Breed – they’ve been part of our formulas since the beginning.

What does “EU-approved ingredients” mean, and why does it matter?

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Because some Best Breed formulas are exported to the European Union, we use EU-approved ingredients where applicable – one of the strictest sourcing standards in the world. In practice, this means ingredients used in our food must come from sources approved for the human-consumption supply chain before processing. For example, if a fish is rejected for human consumption, it cannot be used to make Best Breed’s EU-approved fish meal – it is diverted to the animal-grade supply chain instead. This does not mean Best Breed kibble is human grade. But it does mean the source ingredients meet a higher standard before processing.

What are the benefits of slow-cooked, low-temperature dog kibble?

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Best Breed kibble is made using a slower, lower-temperature cooking process than conventional high-temperature, high-speed production. Cooking more slowly helps maintain the nutritional integrity of proteins, vitamins, and minerals while properly conditioning carbohydrates for easier digestion and nutrient absorption. We also produce our food in small batches so quality and consistency can be closely monitored throughout the process. The result is highly digestible, nutrient-dense food designed to help your pet absorb and utilize more from every meal.
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Small breed kibble that customers say their dogs love. Features tiny, easy-to-chew pieces with natural ingredients including fish, chicken, probiotics & omega-3s. Many noted picky eaters enthusiastically ate it. Some concerns about price & high calorie content. One customer reported allergy relief.

  • 5 stars: 40 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (17%)
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Tammy W.
Love it

My dogs love it!

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Melissa T.
Safe Dog Food w/only Natural Ingredients!!

As always, great small breed kibble that�s cooked at low temperatures and doesn�t have ingredients I try to avoid for my dogs. This has zero meat byproducts or corn and has fish, chicory root, cranberries, liver, fish oils, chicken meal, tomatoes, flaxseeds, spinach, blueberries, kelp, microalgae, whole eggs, probiotics, vitamins and New Zealand green-lipped mussel.

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Oswaldo M.
All of my small dogs loved it

I have 3 small dogs, all Chihuahuas, and they really liked this dry dog food. They gobbled it all up until it was gone, and since they're pretty small, this bag lasted a lot longer than you'd think. I also like the resealable bag, which makes storage a lot easier.

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Nicole W.
Small bit sized bits.

Wonderful for my older small dog. The pieces fit in her mouth easily, and she gets really excited about this food. She could smell it through the bag, but I can't. It doesn't smell strongly, but just enough to make her love the food.

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Monica R.
Tails Wagged

Our dogs seemed to like this. They gobbled it right up. No stomach issues or other digestive issues with this. It fed our dogs and fed them well. Would I reorder? No, because the price point is higher than what we can buy locally, but if it were cheaper, yes.

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Charlene H.
Best Dog Food ever!

This dog food is the best I have ever come across. My dog waits for it to be served daily and actually asks to be fed! I have never found a kibble food that my Yorkiepoo would actually eat and clean the bowl once served. The packaging is very durable so the bag won�t rip open and has an easy strip to seal the bag shut. Price is a little steep, but my dog loves it. I would give this product a 10! I will be recommending this food to my friends and family for sure!

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Ashley T.
Mini bites. My dog likes

I have an 8 lb mini Dachshund mix, and I ordered this for her to mix with her other kibble. The kibble is a lot smaller, which is great because she's missing most of her teeth. She can still eat larger pieces, but I can tell it's easier on her for them to be smaller like this. She was really happy and pleased that I got this for her, and I'm not noticing any negative side effects while she is eating. Glad that this is also made in the USA. No complaints here, and Miss Karma Jo says thank you!

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Owen P.
Dog likes it!

The resident terrier enjoys this food. The kibble is very small, but just right for her small mouth. She eats it with gusto, but it also seems to fill her belly. No weird intestinal issues after eating, though I will say her output is more fragrant. All in all, the dog likes it and it seems like it has solid, healthy ingredients.

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Megan J.
Perfect Training Kibble

Dr. Gary's Best Breed Small Breed Recipe Made in USA. I have a tiny 5-pound Dachshund puppy that needs training, so this tiny kibble is perfect for her. The pieces are about the size of a baby pea. Dachshunds pretty much will eat anything, but she hesitated with this kibble. She finally came around and now enjoys this as a treat and reward for good behavior. It is reasonably priced for the quality.

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Kayla D.
Chi-Mix Approved

I am fostering a small Chihuahua-mix dog short term and figured we'd try out this kibble. The kibble ingredients are decent and the kibble size was perfect for him. He gobbled down the kibble each time I put a bowl down and didn't seem to have any issues when eating it. I like to match the kibble to breed size when I can and this dog food allowed me to do that. All in all, a good kibble for the small dog.

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Ann S.
Flavor

He likes it.

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Danielle B.
The only Kibble type food my Shih Tzu will eat, along with his chicken, of course.

Maximus is a picky eater. Chicken, mixed veggies, and Dr. Gary's Best Breed. Seriously. For all his meals I mix these three things in various combinations and it's made life a lot simpler.

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Anna C.
Dogs love

Dogs love.

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Lisa M.
Excellent food!

Our dogs love this food!

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Chris T.
Good Food

Great food for a fussy dog. He eats this like it�s going out of style.

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Nikki D.
Goodness! Gracious! Great bowls of dogfood!!

My Maltese is a very picky eater. Since I got her years ago, this little dog will choose to go without eating instead of eating most brands of dog food. Believe me, I tried every brand. Even the really expensive ones ended up being given to friends or neighbors for their dogs. A couple weeks ago a friend brought a young dog over and left some of its food that had spilled on the floor � and my dog ate every single piece! So when I saw Dr. Gary's Best Breed Small Breed, I decided to try it. I'd given up on finding a brand she would eat years ago and started making her food myself. The first time I put a bowl of Dr. Gary's food down for her, she didn't look up from the bowl. I watched her eat in disbelief. When she finally came up for air, that bowl was empty and shiny. Enough said. Now I feed her this instead of my chicken. Thank you Dr. Gary.

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Marie D.
Great

Excellent.

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Lauren M.
A nutritional powerhouse

As a devoted dog owner, I have always strived to provide my furry companion with a well-balanced and nutritious diet. After extensive research and trial-and-error, I stumbled upon this premium dog food. Its quality ingredients, balanced nutrition and irresistible taste make it an excellent choice for my dog. I highly recommend this brand to fellow pet parents seeking a high-quality dog food.

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Yasmin K.
My dog likes it

I have a small dog and he normally is very picky about what he eats. He's not fond of traditional dry dog food unless it has some additional chicken or turkey pieces. I was shocked that he actually was interested in this one. He ate it as soon as I put it in the bowl. The pieces are really small and it fills him up with just one cup. It smells like typical dog food to me, so nothing special. Good deal for the money.

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Olivia M.
My dogos approve.

My two dogos � a mini-sized American Eskimo and a Maltese � usually enjoy eating small-breed dry dog food and Dr. Gary's recipe was no exception. Of course, they don't like dry food as much as their wet food or toppers, but I could definitely tell they were more than okay with the flavor and taste. I appreciate the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as ingredients for joint health. The food gave me an impression of high quality, with its fresh-smelling aroma and texture of the kibbles. I wholeheartedly give it a thumbs up.

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Roxanne W.
I'll buy it again.

Two Yorkies: picky, picky, picky. But they like this brand. The size of the food pellets is perfect for these mini-dogs.

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Amanda C.
Finally - a food she loves!

Finally! Something our picky little dog actually likes! I'm super happy with this kibble. She likes it, has had no stomach upset, and it is made of quality ingredients. As a bonus, it's pretty high in calories, which is good for us because she eats so little.

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Cheryl M.
Friend�s dog loves this!

My dogs weren�t happy with it but my friend�s dog is CRAZY about it! He won�t eat now unless they include some with his regular food!

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Jessica R.
good quality

This is a good quality food. My dog is not terribly impressed with it, but I am mixing it with his old food and he is willing to eat it. I will look for another flavor for him, but there is nothing wrong with the food.

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Emma E.
Great food

This is very good stuff. Ingredients are great and my dogs absolutely love this.

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Lindsay G.
Tiny kibble, high calories

My dog likes this food, but we don�t feed it exclusively because of the high calorie count. My small dog has hip issues so we try to keep her on the lean side. Calories aside, the ingredients look decent and the tiny pellet size suits little dogs. The pellets are so small that if you have a pet that likes to gobble their food, this might go down a little too easily.

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Brittany B.
Buy it your dogs will love you!

Great price, healthy ingredients and tiny kibble. My dogs love this stuff so much!

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Melissa B.
Tasty kibble formulated for small dogs

Best Breed Small Breed Recipe is made in the USA and is a holistic formula. This blend of chicken, whitefish, whole grains and vegetables is designed for toy breeds and other small dogs. My Maltese weighs a few ounces over 3 pounds and she enjoys this food. The round kibble pieces are easy for her to eat. Dr. Gary�s Best Breed Small Breed Recipe is a good quality food that I am comfortable feeding to my small dog. She enjoys it and it provides her with a nutritionally complete meal.

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Gina M.
Great for your dog

The best dog food ever; it does cost more but it�s worth it.

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Zaria R.
Mini-bite Kibble That's Big on Nutrients

I was a little skeptical at first when I saw the small kibble size of Best Breed Dr. Gary's Small Breed Recipe. But boy, was I pleasantly surprised! My toy poodle, Bella, is a picky eater and she absolutely loved it. The mini-bite kibble size is perfect for her small mouth and made it easy for her to chew. The ingredients in this dog food are also top-notch. I appreciate the addition of New Zealand green-lipped mussel and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils and marine algae. I also appreciate that the dog food is made in the USA and uses EU-approved ingredients. One minor con is that it's a bit pricey compared to other dog foods, but the quality is worth it. Overall, I highly recommend Best Breed Dr. Gary's Small Breed Recipe for toy and small breeds.

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Kristina F.
Will buy again!

My dogs loved it and their allergies are gone! ??