Dry food for Yorkshire Terriers?

[redjay]

Hi,

We are about to get a Yorkshire Terrier puppie and I was thinking about feeding him on dry dog food. I know dog experts who swear by dry food but their dogs are big working dogs. Can I do this with my new dog?

[lankeela]

Most of the better quality dry pet food manufacturers do 'small bite' kibble in their ranges. I have a small breed and use Eukanuba Small Bite Adult Maintenance, and always use Eukanuba Puppy and then Junior for my puppies and youngsters.


Have a look in your local pet supermarket, or if you want to check first, look on http://www.petplanet.co.uk/ where there are many types of food.

I would suggest you try a small bag first, or contact the company who will send you a few samples. It is cheaper to buy in bulk, although a 15kg sack will last a Yorkie quite some time!

[lankeela]

Try to avoid the flaky type complete foods, these are full of bulk and the dogs do not digest them as well as the extruded kibble foods (like little nuts or cubes).

Purina, James Welbeloved, Royal Canin are all good makes as well. Each company would send you details of their food and samples.

[rocascool]

I changed my 4 Cavaliers to Pets at Homes own dry food about four years ago and they have been brilliant since then. They have choices from birth to senior dog and their staff are usually really very good, worth a visit.