What’s the Best Dog Food for Poodles?

In this article:

• What should I feed my poodle?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog a good food for poodles?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog good for weight maintenance in poodles?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog good for joint health in poodles?
• Do poodles need kibble for good dental health?
• Is The Farmer’s Dog good for digestion in poodles?
• How can I sign my poodle up for The Farmer’s Dog?

Smart, affectionate, and playful, poodles are far more than their famous show-dog haircuts. Whether their coats are white, black, brown, or apricot, and whether their size is standard, miniature, or toy, all poodles need healthy doses of physical and mental enrichment to stay happy. After all, they were originally bred as water retrievers for hunting. In fact, even that trademark haircut had practical roots: It was designed to allow poodles to move nimbly in the water while still keeping warm.

Along with daily exercise, regular vet care, and attentive grooming, feeding a healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can take good care of your poodle. Here are the details.

What should I feed my poodle?

To keep your poodle in good health, feed them appropriate portions of a food that’s complete and balanced for their needs according to AAFCO standards.

A diet of real food for your poodle contributes to a healthy, active life.

Is The Farmer’s Dog a good food for poodles?

The Farmer’s Dog makes real, human-grade food that’s gently cooked to retain nutrients and pre-portioned to help maintain a healthy weight. All of this makes us a good choice for poodles.

Is The Farmer’s Dog good for weight maintenance in poodles?

It’s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog, big or small. Being overweight can increase your poodle’s risk of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan tailored to your dog’s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easier.

Is The Farmer’s Dog good for joint health in poodles?

Poodles are prone to joint issues—standard and miniature poodles may develop hip dysplasia, while toy poodles may develop patellar luxation—and other mobility challenges that can be exacerbated by weight gain. Maintaining a lean body condition can help.

Do poodles need kibble for good dental health?

With their small mouths packed with teeth, miniature and toy poodles are prone to dental disease—but, despite widespread myths, standard kibble won’t help them. The Global Dental Guidelines from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) explain why regular kibble does not get the job done. “Standard dry foods,” they say, “break apart at the incisal edge of the teeth, providing minimal to no cleaning at the gingival margin, which is where it matters.”

In general, research shows that healthy and safe chews can benefit dogs’ dental health—but you shouldn’t let them chew just anything, as certain items can even hurt them. Ask your vet what chewing choices are right for your dog. And know that even effective chews have their limits, and are not a replacement for regular toothbrushing and dental examinations.

Is The Farmer’s Dog good for digestion in poodles?

Our fresh food is clinically proven to be highly digestible—and fresh, gently cooked food is more digestible than typical kibble. Another hallmark of a digestible diet is what we call “high-quality poops.” And our internal digestibility studies show that dogs eating The Farmer’s Dog produce smaller poops than they did before.

How can I sign my poodle up for The Farmer’s Dog?

It’s easy to start your poodle on real, human-grade food from The Farmer’s Dog. Here’s how it works.

1. Tell us about your dog. Our plans are tailored for your dog’s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition, and other factors.
2. Choose your recipes. Pick the recipes and format that work best for your dog, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).
3. Get your trial box. Your trial contains up to two weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it’s working for your dog before your first full order ships.
4. Keep feeding real food. Once you’ve had a chance to try (and love) it, we’ll keep sending perfectly timed deliveries of healthy, pre-portioned food.