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10 Best small dog foods of 2026
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Blue Buffalo9.8Exceptional
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 5 lb
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manufacturer recommended age:1 month and up
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product dimensions:13.25 x 8.25 x 5.5 inches; 5 Pounds
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asin:B09K9FDLFN
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date first available:January 3, 2021
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item model number:803950
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Nutrish9.7Exceptional
Nutrish Small Breed Dry Dog Food with Chicken, 5 lb. Bag (Rachael Ray)
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Hill's Science Diet9.6Exceptional
Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small & Mini Dry Dog Food
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manufacturer recommended age:1 month and up
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product dimensions:7.25 x 5.5 x 11.25 inches 4.5 Pounds
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asin:B003CL3PTM
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date first available:September 30, 2004
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item model number:9096
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Kibbles 'n Bits9.5Excellent
Kibbles 'n Bits Mini Bits Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 3.5 lb. Bag
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manufacturer recommended age:N/A
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product dimensions:4.13 x 7.25 x 11.38 inches 3.5 Pounds
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asin:B0CZMP6PW5
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date first available:April 1, 2024
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item model number:N/A
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Purina Pro Plan9.4Excellent
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Dry Dog Food, Salmon, 30 lb Bag
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IAMS9.3Excellent
IAMS Proactive Health Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken & Grain, 15 lb
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manufacturer recommended age:N/A
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product dimensions:20.87 x 13.75 x 4 inches 15 Pounds
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asin:B07BCSJ1XJ
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date first available:March 7, 2018
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item model number:10171715
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Purina ONE9.2Excellent
Purina ONE Small Bites Beef and Rice Formula Small High Protein Dry Dog Food Natural with Added Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients - 8 lb. Bag
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manufacturer recommended age:N/A
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product dimensions:5.25 x 9.5 x 13.25 inches 8 Pounds
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asin:B000634CF0
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date first available:July 25, 2005
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item model number:46417
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Cesar9.1Excellent
Cesar Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Filet Mignon & Spring Vegetables, 12 lb
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manufacturer recommended age:N/A
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product dimensions:3.5 x 12 x 18 inches 12 Pounds
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asin:B01MYW7B8N
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date first available:December 7, 2016
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item model number:10145379
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Cesar9.0Excellent
Cesar Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Filet Mignon & Spring Vegetable, 5 lb
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manufacturer recommended age:N/A
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product dimensions:4.25 x 8 x 15 inches 5 Pounds
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asin:B01MSVKCMB
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date first available:December 7, 2016
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item model number:10145373
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Kibbles 'n Bits8.9Very Good
Kibbles 'n Bits Bistro Mini Bits Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Oven Roasted Beef, Spring Vegetable & Apple Flavors for Adult Dogs, 16 lb. Bag
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manufacturer recommended age:N/A
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product dimensions:3.46 x 13.61 x 19.97 inches 16 Pounds
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asin:B01JFUMOF4
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date first available:July 27, 2016
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item model number:079100526970
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