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Toy-Small Breed 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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NUTRITION BUILT FOR LARGE BREEDS

Purposefully selected ingredients that help support digestion, joint health, and healthy skin and coat.

Chicken

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

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.

Green-Lipped Sea Mussel

Made with great tasting New Zealand green-lipped sea 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-Lipped Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green-Lipped 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-Lipped 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-Lipped 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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