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Healthy Dog Food For Yorkies

Tom&Sawyer offers human grade, gently-cooked dog food made for your Yorkies' unique needs. Real meat, real Ingredients, and zero fillers. Delivered fresh to your door, on your schedule.

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Made in
Canada since 2015

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THE TOM&SAWYER DIFFERENCE

Why gently-cooked Tom&Sawyer Dog Food Is Better for Your Yorkie

Yorkies have delicate digestive systems and a reputation for picky eating that gets worse with low-quality, heavily processed food. Here's why that matters for your Yorkie.

Human grade Ingredients

Real meat and whole food ingredients in every recipe, with no byproducts or fillers that upset small, delicate digestive systems.

Gently Cooked, Nutrient Rich

We gently cook each ingredient to preserve flavour and nutrients, making meals appealing for picky eaters.

Benefits You Can See

Better digestion, more energy, and a coat that shows the difference. Most Yorkie owners notice changes within the first few weeks.

Made for Yorkies

Small, nutrient-dense portions made for Yorkie metabolism, with easily digestible proteins that are gentle on sensitive stomachs.

No fillers. Ever.

Real meat and whole food ingredients in every recipe, with no byproducts or fillers that upset small, delicate digestive systems.

02 — PROTEIN

Highly Palatable Meals

Fresh, flavorful meals crafted with real ingredients to satisfy even the most selective eaters and encourage consistent eating habits.

03 — INGREDIENTS

Human grade protein

Real meat in every bite, made for small bodies with big nutritional needs. No byproducts, no mystery protein sources.

BREED PROFILE

Here's What Makes Your Yorkie Special

Size & Weight

4 to 7 lbs

Energy Level

Medium

Common Health Risks

Sensitive Stomach / Picky Eater / Itchy Paws & Skin

Dietary Needs

High protein / small portions / nutrient-dense

Life Expectancy

13 to 16 years

Yorkies have fast metabolisms and delicate digestive systems that need small, nutrient-packed meals made from ingredients they can actually recognize and digest.

Sensitive Stomach

Yorkies have delicate digestive systems that react quickly to artificial additives, low-quality proteins, and the fillers found in processed food.

Picky Eater

Yorkies are notoriously selective and tend to reject heavily processed food that lacks the aroma and flavour of real ingredients.

Itchy Paws & Skin

Skin and paw irritation in Yorkies is often triggered by food allergens and the artificial additives common in standard commercial pet food.

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“I’m so grateful to find a great pet food company that I can rely on for quality, healthy, nutritious food for my fur baby. Thank you! Love from Thor and his family!”

Namitha M.

Toronto, ON

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“I decided I'd start cooking for my dogs myself, until I found Tom&Sawyer. Not only are the meals balanced and high quality, my picky dogs absolutely love them! I am so happy I found this company.”

Hanako

Toronto, ON

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“Five stars. Great for dogs like Winnie with IBD issues”

Mary G.

St. Laurent, PQ

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Common Questions About Fresh Dog Food for Yorkies

Yorkies puppies have higher protein and calorie needs than adults to support their growth and development. Look for recipes with high-quality animal protein as the first ingredient. Tom&Sawyer's gently-cooked meals are suitable for puppies, check the feeding guide for age-appropriate portions.

For Yorkies, prioritize recipes with a named animal protein as the first ingredient, such as chicken, beef, or turkey. Look for whole vegetables, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, and no artificial preservatives or fillers. Given that Yorkies are prone to sensitive stomachs, easily digestible proteins and minimal ingredient lists are especially important.

Yes, gently-cooked dog food is an excellent choice for Yorkies. Cooking at low heat preserves the natural vitamins and minerals found in fresh ingredients, which are often destroyed in high-heat kibble manufacturing. Yorkies with sensitive stomach especially benefit from the improved digestibility of gently-cooked meals.

Most adult Yorkies do best with two meals per day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Yorkie puppies typically need three to four smaller meals per day. Consistent feeding times help regulate digestion and energy levels, which is especially important for Yorkies prone to picky eater.

The best protein sources for Yorkies are high-quality, named animal proteins, chicken, beef, turkey, or fish. For Yorkies prone to sensitive stomachs, a single-protein or limited ingredient recipe can help identify and avoid triggers. Tom&Sawyer uses human grade meat in every recipe, with no byproducts or mystery proteins.

human grade dog food means every ingredient meets the same safety and quality standards as food made for people. For Yorkies, this matters because it eliminates the low-quality byproducts and fillers found in most commercial pet food. Tom&Sawyer prepares all meals in a human grade kitchen in Canada, regulated to AAFCO standards.

Yorkies feeding amounts depend on their weight, age, and activity level. As a general guide, most Yorkies do well with two meals per day, morning and evening. Use the Tom&Sawyer Feeding Calculator to get a portion size tailored specifically to your dog.

Feature	Tom&Sawyer®	The Farmer's Dog	Ollie	JustFoodForDogs
Food Type	Gently-cooked, real ingredients	Fresh subscription meals	Fresh meal delivery	Fresh meals + pantry options
Ingredient Quality	Whole foods, clearly sourced	Human-grade ingredients	Real meat + simple recipes	Whole-food recipes
Recipe Focus	Targeted by specific needs	Personalized meal plans	General wellness recipes	Vet-supported formulas
Processing Style	Small batch cooking	Prepared and portioned	Batch-cooked meals	Kitchen-style production
Quality Signals	AAFCO Human Grade	USDA-inspected kitchens	USDA-regulated kitchens	Open kitchen model
Protein Approach	Balanced per recipe	Higher protein focus	Moderate protein levels	Moderate protein levels
Convenience	Easy portions, freezer storage	Subscription delivery	Subscription delivery	Online + retail options
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Healthy Dog Food For Yorkies