4.6(4,200)Amazon rating$17.991,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Diamond Naturals Small and Medium Breed Puppy Chicken and Rice is the most affordable formula in this lineup at $17.99, and it still holds a solid 4.6 stars across 4,233 reviews.
Owners of small or medium breed puppies who want a holistic, probiotic formula at a lower price point.
Skip if
You have a large breed puppy, since this formula is sized and built for small and medium breeds.
Form Dry Kibble
Flavor Chicken And Rice
Benefits Supports Puppy Growth And Skin Health
Best for Coat, Eyes
Breed size Small
Weight 6 Pounds
Priced 52% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 4,200 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
4,200 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This 6 lb bag combines chicken and rice with what Diamond calls holistic superfoods, and it is labeled preservative-free with specific uses tied to coat and eye health. It is also positioned as suitable for small and medium breed puppies as well as nursing adult dogs, similar to the overlap Diamond builds into its other puppy formulas.
Guaranteed probiotics are included, a callout Diamond uses across its Naturals line for digestive support. At $17.99, this is the least expensive bag in this batch, though its roughly 1,000 bags bought last month is also the lowest recent demand figure here, even with a healthy 4.6 star rating across 4,233 reviews.
Pros
Lowest price in this lineup at $17.99 for a 6 lb bag
Holistic superfoods and guaranteed probiotics included
Preservative-free labeling
Also positioned as suitable for nursing adult dogs, not just puppies
Solid 4.6 star rating across 4,233 reviews
Cons
Lowest recent buyer demand in this batch at about 1,000 bags last month
Only sized and formulated for small and medium breeds
Specifications
Form
Dry Kibble
Flavor
Chicken And Rice
Benefits
Supports Puppy Growth And Skin Health
Best for
Coat, Eyes
Breed size
Small
Weight
6 Pounds
Performance notes
Item form is described as a dry kibble, and the Specific Uses For Product field calls out coat and eye support alongside the holistic superfood positioning. Guaranteed probiotics are listed among the Additional Features, consistent with Diamond's approach across its Naturals puppy formulas.
What buyers say
At 4.6 stars across 4,233 reviews, sentiment is solidly positive, even though recent demand of about 1,000 bags last month is lower than the other products in this batch. The review base still suggests a reliable, well-established formula for small and medium breed puppies.
Is this a good budget option for a small breed puppy?
Yes, at $17.99 for 6 lbs it is the most affordable puppy formula in this lineup while still holding a solid 4.6 star rating across 4,233 reviews. It includes guaranteed probiotics and is labeled preservative-free.
Can nursing adult dogs eat this food too?
Diamond positions this formula as suitable for both small and medium breed puppies and nursing adult dogs, similar to how it builds several of its puppy recipes. If your dog is nursing, confirming portion size with your vet is still a good idea.
Is this formula grain-free?
No, this is a chicken and rice recipe, not a grain-free formula. If your puppy needs to avoid grains for a specific reason, this would not be the right match.
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