Small dogs are perceived to be more finicky eaters by their owners. In research on the topic, small dogs were found to be less focused on their food and easily distracted. While an obvious commercial summary, some of this information may help animal health pros help small dog owners with diet choices.
The small dogs showed greater differences compared to the medium dogs in their reactions to the foods presented in these monadic NOSE IN BOWLS trials.
Source: AFB International.
INSIGHTS: The matrix showing feeding personality clusters (insatiable, food guarding and indiscriminate eating) and the types of dogs prone to that eating style will help animal health pros coach dog owners on food choices and expectations.