Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Chicken-Free Real Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag

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Details

  • This premium dry dog food kibble is specially crafted for small breed adult dogs.
  • Real deboned beef is the first ingredient in this natural dog food; it’s crafted with premium ingredients plus added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to deliver a balanced diet to toy dogs.
  • Formulated with a holistic blend of high protein and healthy fats to help little dogs maintain lean muscle mass and energy levels, while probiotics are added to support digestive health.
  • Wholesome smaller-sized kibble is perfectly sized for small dog breeds and helps to clean teeth and freshen breath as they chew.
  • Made with high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy hips and joints plus omega-6 and -3 fatty acids to nourish the skin and coat.

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Questions & Answers

8 Customer Questions


The food is manufactured in the USA but where do the ingredients come from? Are the ingredients strictly from USA?

Answer by ChewyJul 03, 2019
Merrick crafts their recipes with the world's best ingredients from the best producers. Most of their ingredients come from the USA, however, in certain circumstances some ingredients may come from another country (like lamb from New Zealand) to ensure the highest quality possible. Each and every ingredient must meet Merrick’s own rigorous quality standards. Ingredients are tested upon arrival, samples are tested throughout production, and all pet food is tested before its released for sale.

My Yorkie is about to turn a year old next month? Is this Dry Dog Food good for a small breed yorkie?

Answer by ChewyJun 19, 2018
This food is suitable for all small, extra small, and toy breeds including Yorkies.

I will be bringing home a 9 week old pup and have 12 yr. old at home. Is this considered an "all stage" food?

Answer by ChewyApr 03, 2018
This formula is suitable for small breed dogs of all life stages.

How many cups are in a 12 pound bag?

Answer by ChewyOct 02, 2018
The 4 pound bag will have approximately 16 cups, the 12 pound bag will have approximately 48 cups, and the 20 pound bag will have approximately 80 cups.

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
582 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

82% Positive

Ingredient Quality

79% Positive

Nutritional Content

78% Positive

Palatability

79% Positive

281 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Glennita on Dec 30, 2025

My dogs liked this food.

My dogs eat this food pretty willingly, but need a little coaxing (mixing something human in with it.) And it is rather expensive for them to have to be coaxed

My dogs eat this food pretty willingly, but need a little coaxing (mixing something human in with it.) And it is rather expensive for them to have to be coaxed.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Laly on Jan 16, 2026

MY DOGS LOVE THIS FOOD

THEY EAT IT DRY WITHOUT ANYTHING ELSE ADD TO IT. IT ACTUALLY SMELLS REAL GOOD.

THEY EAT IT DRY WITHOUT ANYTHING ELSE ADD TO IT. IT ACTUALLY SMELLS REAL GOOD.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Nov 20, 2025

Our pup loves it!

Our Pepper is very fuzzy about kibble, preferring wet food in general, but she loves this Merrick kibble.

Our Pepper is very fuzzy about kibble, preferring wet food in general, but she loves this Merrick kibble.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lawrence on Aug 21, 2025

The HAPPINESS after ARCHIE ate.

ARCHIE'S health we try keeping as best as possible. We switched to this Merrick with some hesitation as "it's good for you" and the kibble was all the same. Price

ARCHIE'S health we try keeping as best as possible. We switched to this Merrick with some hesitation as "it's good for you" and the kibble was all the same. Price was up there, CHEWY has good pricing always and this was a reputable company. It was a good score for ARCHIE- he's happy which makes US happy!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Monica on Oct 11, 2025

My baby loves it

My mini goldendoodle has been eating the real beef and sweet potato for over 7 years now. Zero issues. Its the best for her and I trust the Merrick brand line

My mini goldendoodle has been eating the real beef and sweet potato for over 7 years now. Zero issues. Its the best for her and I trust the Merrick brand line


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By iracema on Nov 13, 2025
Top 1000 Contibutor

Great quality food!!

I have a small dog and she loves it. I alternate flavors so she doesn't get tired of always eating the same.

I have a small dog and she loves it. I alternate flavors so she doesn't get tired of always eating the same.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Deborah on Dec 12, 2025

Real beef and sweet potato

I look for real foods with no extra fillers. This is one and Jesse loves it.

I look for real foods with no extra fillers. This is one and Jesse loves it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jo on Sep 29, 2025

Great for small dogs

Love the fact that it is grain & chicken free. also, the kibble is small making it easy for my two littles to eat. Been buying this food for years & will contin

Love the fact that it is grain & chicken free. also, the kibble is small making it easy for my two littles to eat. Been buying this food for years & will continue


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Carleen on Aug 18, 2025

Baxter devoured it!!

My non food driven dog absolutely inhaled this food!!! He is an 8 year old mini schnauzer that has never really cared about eating and he absolutely is going crazy

My non food driven dog absolutely inhaled this food!!! He is an 8 year old mini schnauzer that has never really cared about eating and he absolutely is going crazy for this new food!!! Yayyyy finally something he really enjoys!!!


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Wendy on Dec 27, 2025

Good at First

My dogs stopped eating this food on the second small bag.

My dogs stopped eating this food on the second small bag.