The German Spitz is small — between 1.9 kg and 3.5 kg — and has moderate energy. Two things weigh in the choice of food: a puppy of the breed is at risk of hypoglycemia (a drop in blood sugar), and the dog in general has a strong tendency toward tooth and gum problems. The right food covers both fronts: high caloric density with split meals for the hypoglycemia risk, and kibble that helps clean the teeth for oral health.
In the current My Pet Magazine analysis, the best food for the Pomeranian (German Spitz) is IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult (IAMS), with a technical score of 89.7/100 (🌟 Superior Quality), calculated with the My Pet Magazine IDNM/IPFI methodology across 49 dog foods reviewed in July 2026. See the full ranking ↓
What to weigh in food for the Pomeranian (German Spitz)
Hypoglycemia. A toy-breed puppy like the Spitz has a documented risk of hypoglycemia. Food with high caloric density in little volume, served in meals split across the day, helps keep blood sugar stable and avoids the long gaps without eating that trigger the problem.
Oral health. A small dog has a proportionally smaller mouth, and that favors plaque build-up. Kibble of suitable size and texture creates a mechanical cleaning action at every bite, which genuinely helps prevent periodontal disease — the most common health problem in this type of dog.
Weight and energy. The Spitz has moderate energy, so he does not need a very caloric food. The main point here is measuring the portion well: not so many calories that the dog gains weight, nor so few that he lacks energy.
Criteria scored against the My Pet Magazine nutritional targets (protein, fat, calcium and caloric density ranges by size — see our methodology).
Breed profile and predispositions
The German Spitz carries two predispositions relevant to the choice of food. The first is hypoglycemia in toy puppies, a condition covered by the Merck Veterinary Manual in its section on metabolic disorders of toy-breed puppies — the nutritional implication is the need for high caloric density combined with meals split across the day, reducing the interval between glucose peaks.
The second is periodontal disease, common in small breeds because of the reduced size of the dental arch — the nutritional implication is to prioritize small kibble with oral-health support, along with control of caloric density matched to the dog's size, according to the WSAVA Global Dental Guidelines (2020).
Those two predispositions call for close veterinary follow-up: hypoglycemia calls for extra attention in the puppy, and oral health demands continuous management for the rest of the dog's life.
Recommended foods for the Pomeranian (German Spitz)
Ranked by IDNM/IPFI technical score across 49 dog foods — no manual product curation.
- 1
IAMS ProActive Health Small Breed Adult · IAMS
89.7/100 - 2
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed · Blue Buffalo
89.3/100 - 3
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Small Breed · Purina Pro Plan
89.1/100 - 4
Wellness Complete Health Small Breed · Wellness
88.9/100 - 5
Diamond Naturals All Life Stages · Diamond Naturals
88.8/100
Frequently asked questions about Pomeranian (German Spitz) food
- Does the German Spitz have any specific dietary predisposition?
- Yes, two. A Spitz puppy is at risk of hypoglycemia — a drop in blood sugar. And the breed as a whole has a strong tendency toward gum and tooth problems. Those two things change how you should feed the dog.
- Why does a German Spitz puppy need to eat more times a day?
- Because his body does not yet hold blood glucose levels well. Going a long time without eating is risky. The solution is simple: smaller, more frequent meals, with a food of good caloric density, so the blood sugar does not drop.
- Is periodontal disease common in the German Spitz?
- It is, and quite common. Like most small dogs, the Spitz has a proportionally smaller mouth, and that helps plaque build up. Kibble of the right size and texture provides a mechanical cleaning at every bite — a small help, but it counts.
- Does small kibble make a real difference in the German Spitz's diet?
- It does. Kibble of the right size forces the dog to genuinely chew instead of swallowing directly, and that chewing is what produces the cleaning effect on the teeth. It is a simple detail that helps prevent periodontal disease.
- Does the German Spitz's energy level influence the choice of food?
- Yes. He is a moderate-energy dog and does not need a very caloric food. What matters is measuring the portion carefully to keep his weight in check and sustain his metabolism.
Methodology
The block of recommended foods on this page is ordered by My Pet Magazine's IDNM/IPFI technical methodology, which evaluates the nutritional density and ingredient purity of each product in the active dataset, without any manual curation or brand influence. For the German Spitz, the scoring engine is applied to the breed's small-size profile, taking into account the nutritional targets that size requires.
The ranking on this page is a projection of the My Pet Magazine IDNM/IPFI scoring engine over the dog dataset, with no manual product curation. See the full methodology →
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