For dogs under 20 lb
Big Nutrition for Little Dogs
Nutrient-dense freeze-dried raw nutrition, made with human-grade ingredients, for dogs under 20 pounds. Easy to portion. Easy to store. Made for picky eaters, tiny appetites and very big standards.
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Choose her weight — portion, bag life and daily cost
Choose your dog’s weight
Live prices of the 14 oz bag. Daily amounts follow the feeding guide printed on the bag, with our feeding calculator between its rows; every dog is different, so adjust for activity and body condition. Halo Club: 20% off and free shipping on every member order. First order: code KING40 at checkout for 40% off.
| Dog | Complete meal | Bag lasts | Per day | Halo Club | 25% topper (Halo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lb | ⅝ cup | 12 days | $3.60 | $2.88 | $0.72 |
| 8 lb | ⅞ cup | 9 days | $5.28 | $4.22 | $1.06 |
| 10 lb | 1⅛ cups | 7 days | $6.24 | $4.99 | $1.25 |
| 12 lb | 1¼ cups | 6 days | $7.20 | $5.76 | $1.44 |
| 15 lb | 1½ cups | 5 days | $8.41 | $6.73 | $1.68 |
| 20 lb | 1¾ cups | 4 days | $10.15 | $8.12 | $2.03 |
Small dogs, in one paragraph
Freeze-dried raw, sized for small dogs
Loyal Saints is freeze-dried raw dog food made for small dogs: real meat and organs first, complete and balanced for all life stages (Turkey + Salmon: all life stages except growth of large-size dogs, 70 lb+ as adults), and shelf-stable with no fridge or thawing. A 10 lb dog eats about 1⅛ cups a day as a complete meal, so one 14 oz bag lasts about a week — or about four weeks as a 25% topper.
Small dogs, specifically
Why small dogs need a different kind of bowl
Every bite has to count
Small dogs eat very little, so each spoonful has to carry real nutrition. Freeze-dried raw is dense — a 10 lb dog needs only about a cup a day — with meat and organs first and no fillers.
More energy per pound
Pound for pound, small dogs burn more calories than big dogs. A complete and balanced food built on real animal protein and fat gives a small body what it needs in a small portion.
Picky by nature
Many small dogs are selective eaters. Freeze-drying keeps the aroma and texture of real meat and organs, which is why picky dogs so often eat it. Serve it dry or add a little warm water.
Made in mini nibs
Loyal Saints is formed into mini nibs — about ¼ × ⅜ of an inch, already bite-sized for a small dog. Crumble them for a toy breed, or soften them with warm water for a tiny or senior mouth.
Small, regular meals
Toy breeds do best on small, regular meals. Split the daily amount into two or more meals, and ask your vet how often your dog should eat.
Cupboard, not freezer
No freezer, no thawing, no ice packs. Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place — easy for small households and for travel.
The standard is King
Made for King — a toy poodle
Loyal Saints began with King, Kristina Voltin’s toy poodle. King’s health challenges changed the way Kristina thought about every ingredient in his bowl, and every formula still has to pass one test: would I feed this to King?
That is why toy, teacup and miniature poodles — and every small dog with big standards — are the dogs we build for.
Small-dog economics
If your dog is small, buy the big bag
The 14 oz bag is the same food as the 5 oz bag, and it costs less per day. Try a formula with a 5 oz bag, then move to the 14 oz: a 10 lb dog gets about a week of complete meals from it, or about four weeks as a 25% topper.
Three more ways to lower the cost: use Loyal Saints as a 25% topper (swap a quarter of the bowl, keep the rest the same); join the Halo Club for 20% off and free shipping on every member order; and on your first order enter code KING40 at checkout for 40% off.
Breed by breed
Guides for small and luxury breeds
Portions, costs and the formula that suits each breed — starting with King’s own, the toy poodle.
- Toy Poodletypically 4–6 lbKing’s breed
- Teacup Poodleunder 4 lb
- Miniature Poodletypically 10–15 lb
- Maltipootypically 5–20 lb
- Cavapootypically 8–25 lb
- Yorkipootypically 3–14 lb
- Morkietypically 4–8 lb
- Pomapootypically 5–15 lb
- Shih-pootypically 7–20 lb
- Cockapootypically 12–24 lb
- Mini Goldendoodletypically 15–35 lb
- Yorkshire Terrierup to 7 lb
- Malteseunder 7 lb
- Pomeraniantypically 3–7 lb
- Chihuahuaup to 6 lb
- Shih Tzutypically 9–16 lb
- Havanesetypically 7–13 lb
- Bichon Frisetypically 12–18 lb
- Cavalier King Charles Spanieltypically 13–18 lb
- Papillontypically 5–10 lb
- Coton de Tuleartypically 8–15 lb
- Japanese Chintypically 7–11 lb
- Italian Greyhoundtypically 7–14 lb
- Brussels Griffontypically 8–10 lb
- Chinese Crestedtypically 8–12 lb
- Silky Terriertypically 8–10 lb
- Pekingeseup to 14 lb
- Lhasa Apsotypically 12–18 lb
- Miniature Pinschertypically 8–10 lb
- Miniature Schnauzertypically 11–20 lb
- Dachshund (miniature)11 lb and under
- French Bulldogunder 28 lb
- Pugtypically 14–18 lb
- Boston Terriertypically 12–25 lb
Formulas
Which formula for a small dog?
Chicken
A mild, lean favorite and a popular first bag for dogs new to freeze-dried raw. Complete and balanced for all life stages.
Shop Chicken →Turkey + Salmon
Turkey with whole wild-caught Alaskan salmon, plus fish oil for EPA and DHA. Complete and balanced for all life stages except growth of large-size dogs — so it suits small dogs at every age.
Shop Turkey + Salmon →Beef
Beef with lung, liver, heart and kidney — a rich flavor many picky small dogs love. Complete and balanced for all life stages.
Shop Beef →Freeze-dried raw vs fresh delivery vs kibble, for a small dog
A category comparison, not a brand-by-brand claim. Whatever you choose, compare the AAFCO statement, what is listed first, calories per cup and the cost per day at your dog’s weight.
| Loyal Saints freeze-dried raw | Fresh-cooked delivery | Kibble | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | A kitchen cupboard — no fridge or freezer | Fridge and freezer space | A kitchen cupboard |
| Processing | Never cooked: high pressure processing, then a slow freeze-dry | Gently cooked | Extruded at high heat |
| Portion for a 10 lb dog | About 1⅛ cups a day (see the table above) | Set by the plan | Set by the brand |
| For small mouths | Break, crumble or soften with warm water | Soft | Small-bite kibbles exist |
| Buying | Order when you need it; Halo Club saves 20% with free shipping on every member order | Subscription plans | Widely available |
| Nutrition standard | Complete and balanced for all life stages (Turkey + Salmon: except growth of large-size dogs) | Varies by recipe | Varies by recipe |
Several brands now make small-bite versions of their foods — Stella & Chewy’s Lil’ Bites and Sundays for Dogs Small Bites among them. Compare them the same way; we would rather you compare carefully than take anyone’s word for it, including ours.
Questions small-dog owners ask
How much Loyal Saints does a small dog eat?
It depends on weight and formula. As a complete meal, a 6 lb dog eats about ¾ cup of Beef or Turkey + Salmon a day and a 12 lb dog about 1¼ cups (Chicken is a little more at 12 lb). Use the weight selector above for 5–20 lb, or the official feeding amounts for every size. As a 25% topper, use a quarter of those amounts.
How long does a 14 oz bag last for a small dog?
For a 10 lb dog, about a week as a complete meal and about four weeks as a 25% topper. A 6 lb dog gets about ten days of complete meals from one bag. The table above shows every weight from 5 to 20 lb.
Is freeze-dried raw good for small dogs?
It suits small dogs well: it is nutrient-dense, so small portions carry real nutrition; it keeps in the cupboard; and many picky small dogs eat it readily. Loyal Saints is complete and balanced for all life stages (Turkey + Salmon: all life stages except growth of large-size dogs, 70 lb+ as adults), with real meat and organs first and no corn, wheat, soy or fillers. As with any new food, switch gradually over 7–10 days.
Are the pieces small enough for a small dog?
Yes. Loyal Saints is made as mini nibs, about ¼ × ⅜ of an inch — already bite-sized for most small dogs. For a toy breed, crumble them over the bowl, or add a little warm water for a few minutes to soften them.
Is Loyal Saints expensive for a small dog?
Small dogs are where freeze-dried raw is most affordable, because they eat so little. The selector above shows the daily cost for your dog’s weight at the live price. Lower it further by using Loyal Saints as a 25% topper, joining the Halo Club (20% off and free shipping on every member order) and choosing the 14 oz bag. On a first order, code KING40 at checkout takes 40% off.
Should I buy the 5 oz or the 14 oz bag?
Try a formula with the 5 oz bag, then move to the 14 oz — it is the same food and costs less per day. Keep the bag sealed between meals and store it in a cool, dry place.
Can I use Loyal Saints as a topper for a small dog?
Yes. Many owners start by swapping 25% of the bowl for Loyal Saints and keeping the rest of the current food the same — replace rather than add, so calories stay balanced. The selector above shows the topper amount and cost for each weight.
Which formula is best for a toy poodle?
All three are complete and balanced for toy poodles. Chicken is a mild place to start; Turkey + Salmon adds whole salmon to the fish oil in every formula, for EPA and DHA that support normal skin and coat; Beef is a rich flavor many picky dogs like. See the toy poodle guide.
How do I switch a small dog to Loyal Saints?
Over 7–10 days: start with about a quarter Loyal Saints and three quarters of the current food, and increase every two or three days. Small dogs can be sensitive to sudden changes, so go slowly. Full transition guide →
Is Loyal Saints suitable for small-breed puppies?
Yes. Beef, Chicken and Turkey + Salmon are all formulated for all life stages, which includes small-breed puppies (the Turkey + Salmon exception applies only to the growth of large-size dogs). Toy puppies need small, frequent meals — ask your vet how much and how often.
Start her on real food
Try a 5 oz bag, or go straight to the 14 oz for the best value per day. Halo Club members save 20% with free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.).
First order: enter code KING40 at checkout for 40% off (first orders only). Free shipping on orders over $75 — and on every order for Halo Club members.
Last reviewed 2026-09-27 against the signed formula specifications and the printed feeding guide. See the Science Center →
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Meat and organs first, freeze-dried raw and ready the second you open the bag. Start as a topper on your dog’s current food for about $1.74 a day with a 14 oz bag. New here? Take 40% off your first order with code KING40.
Quick answers
What is the best freeze-dried raw dog food for small dogs?
Loyal Saints is a premium freeze-dried raw dog food built for a toy poodle named King. It is vet-formulated, meat and organs first, AAFCO complete and balanced, and made with human-grade quality ingredients in an FDA-registered facility in the Midwest. Small pieces need no thawing: open, pour, done.
Where can I buy Loyal Saints?
At loyalsaintspets.com (Halo Club: 20% off and free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.); KING40 takes 40% off a first order when typed at checkout), and on Amazon, Chewy and Target.
How much Loyal Saints should I feed?
Follow the amounts printed on the bag: for Beef or Turkey + Salmon, about ¾ cup a day for a 6 lb dog, 1¼ cups for 12 lb and 2 cups for 25 lb. Use about 25% of that as a topper. Ease in over 7 to 10 days.
