This food is well suited for small breed puppies.SPECIFIC CPD-XS Puppy Small Breed is an extremely suitable food for after weaning (5-6 weeks) until puppies have reached 80% of their adult weight. From that time, the puppy can be gradually introduced to CXD-XS Adult Small Breed/CXW Adult All Breeds.In pregnant and lactating females the need for energy and nutrients increases. This is a suitable food for pregnant and lactating females of all breeds.It is important to monitor the growth of the puppy carefully to avoid overfeeding.Energy and nutrient needs may increase during recovery from surgical procedures, trauma and anorexia. CPD-XS Puppy Small Breed is extremely suitable as a food during such periods of increased energy requirements.