What is the best food for French Bulldogs?
We believe that the best food for French Bulldogs is food that is at its most natural state. In other words, the food you feed to your Frenchie should be minimally processed or fresh.
If you ask a veterinarian, he will most likely recommend a commercial kibble that is balanced and contains all the minerals, vitamins and essential oils and other nutrients that a dog needs.
We do not disagree! However, not all kibble is created equal. The ingredients and method of preparation are what is important. There are many options to choose from when it comes to feeding the best food for French Bulldogs, so let’s go over a few that we recommend.
The best food for French Bulldogs: Kibble vs. All-Natural
The best food for French Bulldogs can be kibble, or commercially prepared dry dog food, as long as it is carefully chosen. This food is by far the most convenient and easiest to feed to your Frenchie, but make sure that the food you choose is made of high-quality ingredients and is minimally processed.
When it comes to choosing the best food for French Bulldogs, we as breeders have done our homework. It is so vital to the health and wellness of our own Frenchies! We have researched and tried many different brands of dog food, and we have generally found that you get what you pay for.
Additionally, we have discovered that the foods that can be bought at the grocery store are usually not your best choice. Unfortunately, these lower-end, highly processed foods also contain artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, bi-products and fillers that are not good for your dog. We have also determined that some commercially produced kibble can cause digestive upset and allergic reactions for French Bulldogs, so quality ingredients are vitally important.
Based on what we have learned over the last several years of trying different dog foods, we can confidently say that there is no one brand of kibble that will work for every dog. Currently, we feed and recommend NutriSource pet foods. We feed this kibble as a portion of our dogs meals, and we feed it to our puppies to give them a great start.
NutriSource dog food is made of all-natural ingredients and contains no fillers so you can feed less because it is so nutrient dense. To discover how NutriSource stacks up against their competitors, read this article.
If you are thinking of making the switch to NutriSource, you can see all of the recipes offered on their website at https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/category/our-food/nutrisource/.
Is All-Natural food the best food for French Bulldogs?
If you are looking to feed the most natural food available to your dog, then raw is an option. This consists of natural protein sources like chicken quarters or drumsticks, beef, lamb, turkey and fish. Vegetables that are steamed (or served raw in some cases) are also great for French Bulldogs, as well as fresh fruits. Food in its natural state is the most nutritious and has the most health benefits for both our French Bulldogs and for ourselves.
The biggest perceived issue with feeding an all natural diet, for most pet parents, is that it is time consuming and can be more expensive. However, if you are up to the challenge of feeding whole, natural ingredient foods to your dog, it is definitely the best food available.
We have recently discovered a feeding method known as Rotational MonoFeeding. Nora Lenz is the founder of RMF, and she has discovered that this more natural way of feeding your dog has extensive health benefits!
In 2023, we purchased her book and are learning and researching her methods so that we can implement this feeding style here at RickJenn Frenchies. If you would like to know more about this all-natural way to feed your dog simply and without supplements, please visit her website here.
Our recommendation to all pet parents is to do the best you can. If feeding kibble works best for you, then do your research and purchase the best dog food that you can buy. If you are able to add natural foods to your French Bulldog’s diet, great! There are many ways to incorporate natural food into your dogs diet.
At RickJenn Frenchies, we want to help our puppy families to feed the best food for French Bulldogs. We offer a Complete Puppy Manual with each of our puppies that goes into depth on nutrition and how best to feed your precious fur-baby.
Plus, we offer lifetime breeder support, so if there’s any questions about feeding your Frenchie, just ask us! If you would like more information, feel free to Contact Us about the best food for French Bulldogs.