Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed is a grain-free dry food formulated for small-breed adult dogs, with venison as the lead protein. It's part of the brand's Wild Frontiers range, built around novel proteins and an ancestral-diet approach — useful for small dogs that don't tolerate chicken or beef well.

Venison is highly digestible and naturally lean, making it a good fit for small breeds prone to digestive sensitivities or weight gain on richer foods. The recipe also includes lamb, egg, duck and ocean fish for amino-acid diversity, plus K9 Strain proprietary probiotics and prebiotic fibre to support digestive health. The kibble is sized small for smaller jaws. No grain, corn, wheat or artificial preservatives. Available in 2kg and 5.6kg bags.

Taste of the Wild has a strong following with Australian owners who want a US-style ancestral-diet kibble without going to raw or freeze-dried. The Appalachian Valley Small Breed is the one to look at for small dogs that have been through chicken-based foods and need a clean restart — the venison base is the differentiator.