Best Dog Food for Shih-poos — Nutrition That Matches the Breed
The Shih Tzu–Poodle cross is affectionate, low-shedding and often particular about food. Freeze-dried raw offers real-meat nutrition in easy small portions.
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What Shih-poos need most from their food
A Shih-poo brings together a Shih Tzu and a toy or miniature poodle:
Small portions
Usually 7–20 lb, a Shih-poo eats about ¾–1¾ cups a day as a complete meal, so dense food matters.
Coat and skin
A long or curly coat depends on protein and fatty acids; fish oil in every formula supplies EPA and DHA.
Short muzzles
Many Shih-poos have short faces; smaller, softened pieces are easier to eat.
Picky palates
Freeze-drying keeps the aroma of real meat that particular eaters respond to.
Why freeze-dried raw is right for Shih-poosShih-poos
Shih-poos mix the Shih Tzu’s calm with the poodle’s intelligence — and often a selective appetite. Nutrient-dense, complete and balanced food means small portions carry real nutrition.
Loyal Saints puts meat and organs first and includes fish oil for EPA and DHA. Soften the pieces with warm water for a short muzzle, and switch gradually.
Formula recommendation for Shih-poos
Turkey + Salmon Formula
Whole salmon and fish oil for EPA and DHA to support the coat.
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What a day costs for a 12 lb Shih-poos
with Halo Club (5 tbsp)
with Halo Club (1¼ cups)
as a complete meal
- Start as a topper. Swap a quarter of the bowl for Loyal Saints and keep the rest the same — real freeze-dried raw in every meal for a quarter of the cost. One 14 oz bag then lasts about 25 days.
- Join the Halo Club. 20% off every order and free shipping on every member order.
- Buy the 14 oz bag. Same food as the 5 oz, and it costs less per day ($7.20 vs $11.14 for a complete meal).
- First order: enter code KING40 at checkout for 40% off (first orders only).
Beef or Turkey + Salmon, at the live 14 oz price. Amounts follow the bag’s feeding guide and our feeding calculator; adjust for activity and body condition. See every weight and formula →
The standard is King.
Loyal Saints was built because of one dog. King’s digestive sensitivities pushed Kristina Voltin to question the ingredients, processing and nutrition behind every bowl. She formulated a whole-food, freeze-dried raw diet from human-grade quality ingredients — food she felt confident feeding King every day. Every formula is held to that standard: would I feed this to King?
For Shih-poos owners navigating the same questions Kristina faced — about ingredients, about what’s really in the bag, about whether the food is actually good — Loyal Saints is the answer she built for them.
Read King’s story →What’s not in it — matters for Shih-poos.
Soften pieces for short muzzles and switch over 7–10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I feed a Shih-poo?
About ⅞ cup a day at 8 lb, 1¼ cups at 12 lb and about 1¾ cups at 20 lb as a complete meal (Beef or Turkey + Salmon), or a quarter as a topper.
Is freeze-dried raw good for Shih-poos?
Yes — it is dense and palatable, and softened pieces suit short muzzles.
Which formula is best for a Shih-poo?
Chicken to start; Turkey + Salmon for the coat.
How long does a bag last for a Shih-poo?
A 14 oz bag lasts a 12 lb Shih-poo about six days as a complete meal and about three and a half weeks as a topper.
Real food for a particular little dog.Shih-poos
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