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Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Puppy — Chicken & Rice
Grain-inclusive, vet-recommended, and sized for small-breed mouths. This is our default recommendation.
Puppy Essentials
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The exact food, crates, toys, and tools we use and trust with our own puppies.
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Food & Nutrition
What we feed and transition our puppies onto — all grain-inclusive. Please match the food your puppy came home with for the first 2 weeks to avoid tummy upset.
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Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small Puppy
Grain-inclusive kibble tuned for small breeds under 10 months — a great alternative if your pup prefers it.
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Purina Pro Plan Puppy Pate — Chicken & Rice
Soft wet food we mix with kibble during weaning and for picky-eater days.
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Zuke's Mini Naturals Training Treats
Soft, low-calorie treats sized right for reward-based training sessions.
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Mighty Paw Stainless Steel Bowls (2-pack)
Non-slip, no-spill stainless — easy to sanitize and they never hold odor.
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Collapsible Travel Bowl Set
Folds flat for vet visits, car rides and park days.
Crate & Potty Training
A properly sized crate is the fastest path to a house-trained puppy.
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Amazon4.7
MidWest iCrate 24" Double Door with Divider
The exact crate size we use for small doodle puppies — the divider grows with them.
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MidWest 24" Foldable Exercise Pen
Safe daytime space when you can't supervise — pairs with the crate for potty training.
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FurHaven Washable Bolster Crate Pad (small)
Machine-washable pad that survives the potty-training weeks.
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PetFusion Premium Pet Blanket
One for the crate, one for the wash — comfort on night one.
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Puppy Pee Pads (leak-proof, quick-dry, 100 ct)
You will use more than you think. We keep a case on hand from week one.
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Puppy Pee Pad Holder Tray
Clamps the pad down so it can't slide, bunch, or get shredded by a bored puppy.
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Enzymatic Urine Odor Neutralizer
Enzyme cleaner (Nature's Miracle-style) — the only thing that fully kills the scent marker that causes repeat accidents.
Toys & Enrichment
Rotate 3–4 toys at a time to keep things novel and reduce chewing on furniture.
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KONG Puppy Natural Teething Rubber (XS)
Fill with peanut butter or kibble — the redirect toy we swear by during teething.
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Cotton Rope & Chew Toy Set (7-pack)
Knotted cotton ropes for tug and teething — the toy set we always keep in the puppy room.
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No-Stuffing Plush Squeaky Toys
Crinkle-and-squeak plush with no stuffing to pull out and swallow.
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Chuckit! Ultra Ball, Small (2-pack)
Small-mouth fetch balls that actually survive puppy teeth.
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Snuffle Mat
Mealtime enrichment — slows eating and burns mental energy on rainy days.
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Heartbeat Calming Puppy Toy
Real-feel heartbeat plush that eases the first few nights away from littermates.
Grooming
Cavapoo, Yorkiepoo, and Maltipoo coats need weekly brushing to prevent matting between grooms.
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Chris Christensen Big K Slicker Brush
Gold-standard slicker for doodle coats — reaches the undercoat without pulling.
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Andis Stainless-Steel Grooming Comb
The 'mat check' comb — if it glides through, you're good.
Amazon4.6
Wahl Oatmeal Pet Shampoo
Gentle, pH-balanced oatmeal formula for sensitive puppy skin and curly coats.
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Millers Forge Stainless Nail Clipper (743C)
The plier-style clipper groomers actually use — clean cut, safety stop, no crushing.
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Dog Nail Grinder
Smooths the nail after clipping — gentler than clippers if your pup hates the snip.
Amazon4.6
oneisall Cordless Dog Grooming Clippers
Low-noise cordless clippers for face, paw and sanitary trims between full grooms.
Amazon4.6
Jasper 360° Dog Toothbrush
Cleans all surfaces in one pass — key for small-breed dental health.
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Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste (Poultry)
Swallow-safe enzymatic paste — never use human toothpaste on a dog.
Walking & ID
Personalized pieces come straight from us — the walking basics are linked below.
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Amazon4.7
Taglory Reflective Rope Leash with Padded Handle
Lightweight, reflective and easy on your hands — a heavy leash discourages a first-time walker.
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Country Brook Petz Nylon Collar (small)
Simple, durable everyday collar with a metal buckle that won't pop open.
Amazon4.6
rabbitgoo Escape-Proof Small Dog Harness
Easier on a puppy trachea than a collar-only walk, and small pups can't back out of it.
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GoTags Engraved Stainless ID Tag
Engraved (not printed) so it stays readable for the life of the dog.
Health & Safety
The basics we recommend for every new puppy home.
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Earth Rated Poop Bags (270 ct)
Thick, leak-proof and guaranteed not to tear. Buy the big roll pack.
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Pet First Aid Kit (105 pc)
Styptic powder, saline and vet wrap — the three things you'll always wish you had.