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Here is a list of premium foods.  These are free of corn, wheat, soy, BHT preservatives, and dyes - ingredients that signify inferior quality and that often cause serious allergic reactions in pets.  All of the foods below are made with high quality meats and other ingredients (no dangerous Chinese wheat!) and important supplements. You will probably notice a difference in your pets' coats, skin, and energy levels within a few weeks. All of the sites have store locator search engines to help you find a retailer near you.  I usually prefer to patronize the small locally pet supply stores, but the large chain stores also carry some of these brands.  All of these companies make dog food and also excellent quality cat food.  My dogs usually eat Apex. Apex offers a 40 lb bag for about $40.  It's an economical option if you use a lot of feed, as I do. Apex Pet Foods http://www.apexpetfoods.com Timberwolf Organics   http://www.timberwolforganics.com/ Fromm Four-Star  http://www.frommfamily.com/   Eagle Pack Holistic Select  http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_Home.html  Pro Pac  Earthborn Holistic  http://www.propacpetfood.com/dogs/index.tpl?SKU=20030327154406  Evangers  http://www.evangersdogfood.com/dog/dry.html  Artemis  http://www.artemiscompany.com/   Blue Buffalo http://www.Bluebuff.com (Sold at Petsmart/Petco) Solid Gold  www.Solidgoldhealth.com Innova (Good food, but do not use their Evo formula) www.Innovapet.com I recommend feeding dry kibble unless the dog has a medical reason that he needs canned food.  Small dogs are prone to dental tartar and decay, and hard dry food is better for the teeth.  Dental problems eventually lead to heart damage and even brain seizures, so dental care is essential to good health. Greenies can help control tartar build-up http://www.greenies.com/. Rawhides and bones are also good.  Use the same guidelines in reading labels on treats. Some good brands are Wellness Bites, Zukes, and Solid Gold. I'm sure there are other good ones as well, but most commercial treats contain wheat, sugar, dyes, preservatives, etc.    Here are some other helpful sites: http://www.thedogfoodconspiracy.com/dog-food-secretsii.php http://www.dogfoodproject.com/ http://www.rateitall.com/ Also on the topic of nutrition, here is a helpful site on determining proper weight:  http://www.petcaretips.net/overweight_dogs.html You should be able to feel your dogs ribs easily, and they should have a defined waist.  I hope you find this info useful. There is lots of information here, but I think you will find it quite worthwhile.