The Official Morkie Food Taste Test: Dr. Georgie Reviews 7 Brands
Georgie has eaten approximately $800 worth of dog food he rejected after two bites. He once turned down a brand costing $4 per ounce, walked away, came back to sniff it, and walked away again. Here is what I learned after five years feeding an opinionated morkie.
What Morkies Need in Their Diet
- Small kibble — their mouths are tiny
- High protein — they are active dogs
- Easy digestion — morkie lines can have sensitive stomachs
- Dental health support — small breeds are prone to dental issues
Dr. Georgie’s Rankings
Tier 1: Eats Without Negotiation
Small breed dry food with real chicken as the first ingredient. “Small breed” formulation means smaller kibble and better protein ratios. Small breed dry food options.
Tier 2: Eats With Mild Protest
Grain-free formulas. Some morkies do better grain-free. Georgie is in the suspicious-but-will-eat-it camp. Grain-free small breed food.
Tier 3: The Wet Food Trick
A spoonful of wet food mixed into dry kibble. Use this power carefully — once they know it exists, the dry food alone gets side-eye. Wet food for small dogs.
Ingredients to Avoid
- Corn, wheat, soy as primary ingredients
- Artificial colors and preservatives
- Vague “meat by-products” without species
Two meals a day, measured portions. Georgie has never accepted this gracefully, but his bloodwork is perfect.