toy breed

Best dog food for a Yorkshire Terrier

Every food below is scored against a Yorkshire Terrier specifically, not against dogs in general. Breed changes how much each factor counts, which is why the same food can rank very differently from one breed to the next.

2–3.2kgTypical weight
11–15Years
181kcal/day at 2.6kg

What matters most for this breed

Protein fit20
Fat ceiling10
Joint support5
Skin and coat15
Filler content20
Ingredient transparency20

Target protein for a Yorkshire Terrier sits between 25% and 30%, with fat ideally under 15%.

Daily calories by weight

Resting requirement scaled for activity, for a neutered adult. Divide by the kcal per 100g on the pack to get grams.

WeightLowModerateActive
2kg127148191
2.6kg155181232
3.2kg181211271

A growing puppy or a senior needs a different figure again, which is where the app does the work for you.

Top ten foods for a Yorkshire Terrier

1. Arden Grange Adult ChickenA · 90
2. Canagan Light/Senior ChickenA · 90
3. Carnilove Fresh Carp & TroutA · 90
4. Fish4Dogs Finest Salmon CompleteA · 90
5. Fish4Dogs Superior SalmonA · 90
6. Millies Wolfheart Tracker MixA · 90
7. Natures Variety Senior SalmonA · 90
8. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JMA · 90
9. Barking Heads Bowl Lickin ChickenB+ · 85
10. Barking Heads Puppy DaysB+ · 85
Lowest scoring for this breed
Bakers As Good As Looks WetD · 12
Chappie Dry OriginalD · 14
Wagg Complete ChickenD · 16
Wagg Complete BeefD · 16
Pedigree Adult LambD · 16

Common questions

How much should I feed a Yorkshire Terrier?

A neutered adult Yorkshire Terrier at the middle of the breed weight range, around 2.6kg, needs roughly 181 kcal a day at moderate activity. Convert that to grams using the kcal per 100g on the pack. Your own dog's actual weight matters more than the breed average, which is what the app uses.

What is the best dog food for a Yorkshire Terrier?

Against the Yorkshire Terrier profile, Arden Grange Adult Chicken scores highest at 90 out of 100. The ranking below covers all 568 foods we hold.

How much does a Yorkshire Terrier weigh?

Typically 2 to 3.2kg, classed as a toy breed, with a usual lifespan of 11 to 15 years.

What should I look for in food for a Yorkshire Terrier?

For this breed the two heaviest weighted factors are protein fit and filler content. Target protein sits between 25% and 30%, with fat ideally under 15%.

Get this for your own Yorkshire Terrier

Scan the pack and PawsePal scores it against your dog's actual weight, age and any health conditions, then gives you the portion in grams.

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Calorie figures use the same resting energy calculation as the PawsePal app and assume a neutered adult. Weight ranges are breed typicals, not targets for an individual dog. This page is information, not veterinary advice.