Lines and brands of food, diet for puppies and adults of the French bulldog

French Bulldogs are strong, physically active dogs and need a balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing allergies and obesity. Animals of this breed can be fed both natural food (specially selected and prepared) and purchased food. The latter option is suitable for dogs of all ages: both dry and wet food contain all the necessary nutrients. How to choose the right brand and composition of food?

General recommendations

The life expectancy of a dog and its well-being directly depend on the nutrition system. Bulldogs, especially in old age, are prone to gaining excess weight and need to be closely monitored. It is recommended to feed puppies six to four times a day, and adult dogs twice a day. The diet must contain all the necessary nutrients.

Properly selected food can improve the condition of your pet's coat and color.

The dog definitely needs:

1. Squirrels.
2. Fats.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Microelements.
5. Vitamins.
6. Water.

It is necessary to follow the feeding regime and not allow the dog to “bite” between meals.

Feed composition

The manufacturer positions the food as non-allergenic and belonging to the canvas class. Contains:

• meat meal (meat that has survived dehydration);
• raw meat: lamb, duck or fish, krill (good for wool) and turkey;
• sweet potato;
• rice;
• carob (ground its fruits);
• glucosamine;
• chondroitin;
• herbs;
• probiotic (Enterococcus faecium);
• dried apple and vegetables;
• antioxidants;
• vitamin E;
• chicory;
• alfalfa, etc.

• beets;
• offal;
• wheat;
• chicken and its fat, eggs;
• corn;
• dyes;
• soy and salt;
• fillers and flavors of artificial origin;
• GMO.

Natural nutrition

When choosing natural food, it is important to consider: a bulldog’s diet should consist of 40% meat.
Offal products are also suitable: liver, hearts, lungs.

Pork is the worst digestible food for bulldogs; it is best to exclude it. Dogs are given porridge, dairy products, vegetables and fruits.

Fatty, salty foods are not suitable for bulldogs; they should not eat bones or flour products. River fish is suitable, and delicacies include green apples, beef tails and dried pig ears. You can give your dog boiled chicken meat.

The diet should consist of 40 - 50% meat or fish, 20 - 30% cereals, 20% dairy products, 15 - 20% vegetables. The pet cannot be fed food from the owner's table; the food must be heat-treated, boiled and selected specifically for the dog.

Dry

Dry food is packaged in sealed packages of various sizes; in many pet stores you can buy it by weight.
Industrial feed eliminates the need for owners to spend time at the stove, which means they save time and effort.

If dogs are prone to allergies, natural food will not be suitable, but there is hypoallergenic food in the store.

Dry food is made from natural ingredients that are safe for animals. They contain quite enough nutrients. In addition, you can choose food suitable for a particular individual (depending on weight, age, physical activity).

Due to the characteristics of the digestive system, French bulldogs are suitable for food with a low percentage of fat.

Rulers and stamps

Companies provide food of varying quality and composition, even within the same brand. There is a division of feed into classes:

1. Economy The composition contains ingredients of lower quality, there is no variety of flavors offered, but this does not affect the interest of dogs. This class includes food from Pedigree, Chappi, Gurman, Nasha Marka, and Darling.
2. Premium Considered the most popular. The quality is above average, contains more than economy food - meat and plant components. Presented by Royal Canin, Brit, Hill's, ProPlan.
3. Super - premium class. This includes food of the highest category with carefully selected ingredients. They often include vitamin and mineral complexes. Such feeds are produced by Monge, Acana, Eukanuba, Bosch.

How to choose a brand and class of food? If the dog is alert and healthy, economy class food is suitable for it; premium food is recommended for older dogs. Super-premium is considered the best food in terms of its nutritional qualities, and if you have the money for it, it is suitable for any age. Such food is called professional; it improves the condition of the dog’s coat and color. There are also holistic foods, this is an innovation in the dog food market.

These include food from Now Fresh, Acana, Canidae, Grandorf, Applaws, Go Natural, SAVARRA, Orijen, Gina. Manufacturers assure that the quality of the ingredients in this food is incredibly high and suitable even for humans. But there is not much substantiated evidence of this yet; some dog experts consider the appearance of such food to be a marketing ploy.

Reviews

You can find both positive and negative reviews about this product on the Internet.

• Labrador Forum, user Lena Ulya Asya Mona writes:
  I have been feeding Grandorf for 5 years. First three goldens, now two. We started when there was still another manufacturer. There was a big exit, I even thought about leaving it, but then either I got used to it, or because of a change in manufacturer, everything returned to normal. The older golden (12.5 years old) is very picky about food, but this one eats great. The only thing we eat now is either 4 meats or Lamb for adults maxi. Previously, duck was still doing well. It’s a pity that they don’t have “Senior” in their line, but we still decided not to look for another food. Because that's all good.
• On the Spitz forum they write about neutral quality, user Winnie the Pooh:
  I gave this food as part of a test to see if we have food allergies or intolerances. The food was just like food, the poop was normal, the eyes weren’t running, in general, there was nothing bad. It's about the same as wolfsblut. It is clear that there is no meat there, but there are no grains or any additives that are often found in food and can supposedly cause allergies.
• There is a discussion on the Pesiq forum about the discrepancy between the composition stated by the manufacturer.

Whether Grandorf is suitable for your pet specifically or not can only be determined by trial. If there is the slightest disturbance in the dog’s behavior or appearance, you should contact a veterinarian and stop eating the selected food.

Wet

When choosing between dry and wet food, you need to rely on your dog's preferences. Industrial feed is completely ready for consumption. Wet food is sold in individual tin or plastic packaging. You need to carefully ensure that the pate is fresh; you should not store it in a bowl for more than two hours. The servings should be enough for one meal. The dog must have free access to water around the clock. The daily intake, depending on age and weight, can be found in a special table on the food packaging.

It is believed that higher-class food has more calories and is consumed more slowly than economy-class food.

Rating of the best food for the French bulldog

Our rating presents manufacturers and foods that meet high quality standards, approved by veterinarians, professional breeders and ordinary owners of French bulldogs.

CANAGAN for dogs and puppies of all breeds, with game (duck, venison, rabbit), COUNTRY GAME

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the ranking was taken by dry grain-free complete food, which is suitable not only for feeding the French bulldog, but also for other breeds. It can be used for both adults and puppies. CANAGAN products are not yet known to a wide range of animal owners in Russia. This is justified by the fact that the brand was founded relatively recently - in 2012, and entered the Russian market even later. However, specialist breeders and veterinarians strongly recommend that all owners of French bulldogs and other breeds become familiar with the food from the COUNTRY GAME line, as it is very high quality and effective.

Let's look at the composition of the food, it contains fresh boneless venison fillet, duck, flour from the meat of this bird and rabbit meat, sweet potato (a source of carbohydrate and fiber), dried and ground whole herring. As well as peas and potatoes (sources of vegetable protein, minerals, carbohydrates and fiber), turkey fat and salmon oil, chicken eggs, proteins and chicken broth. There are also additives - minerals, vitamins, fructo-oligosaccharides, antioxidants, prebiotics, seaweed, vegetables and fruits, seeds, medicinal herbs, berries. In total there are more than 40 extremely useful ingredients, 65% are of animal origin.

CANAGAN French Bulldog food is produced in the UK at the Golden Acres factory. Therefore, its quality is not questioned. The food is universal, it is suitable for animals of all ages, it has medium-sized granules, so even small dogs can easily enjoy it.

The design of the food bag is modern, quite laconic and discreet. The package contains information about the feeding standards for dogs depending on age. There are also recommendations regarding feeding pets, based on adapting food to the individual needs and weight of a particular dog. There is a detailed, useful explanation of how to introduce complementary foods to small puppies and how to switch them to dry food.

There are few reviews about CANAGAN COUNTRY GAME food in Russian, mostly comments are written by veterinarians and experienced dog breeders. Users report that this is expensive, but universal, balanced and high-quality food for every day for animals of different breeds, ages, sizes and weights.

Advantages

1. Contains fresh, dehydrated or raw, precisely specified meats.
2. Contains no grains.
3. The recipe is very diverse, satisfying all the needs of animals for nutrients, fats, vitamins, micro- and macroelements.
4. Universal food for every day.
5. Optimal granule size.
6. A natural technology for preserving products using a mixture of tocopherols is used.

Flaws

1. The composition contains a small amount of vegetable protein, the biological value of which is lower than that of animal protein.
2. Expensive food – 2 kg. cost from 2500 to 3300 rubles.

Barking Heads TOP DOG TURKEY

Rating: 4.8

Second place in the ranking of the best food for the French bulldog is taken by the product of the Barking Heads company. This is a grain-free food that contains more than half of the ingredients from fresh and dried free-range turkey meat. The remaining components included in the recipe are sweet potato, peas, alfalfa, salmon oil, seaweed, glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane, chondroitin sulfate, a mixture of medicinal and aromatic herbs (marjoram, basil, sage, thyme, parsley), minerals. The composition of the food consists of natural ingredients supplied from the UK, not diluted with dyes, artificial flavors and synthetic preservatives. The manufacturer itself classifies this diet for dogs as “super premium”.

Barking Heads French Bulldog food meets the needs of adult dogs aged 1 to 6 years. It saturates perfectly, has an appetizing aroma and an optimal granule size for dog jaws. Nutrients in the diet improve the quality of cartilage tissue, prevent the development of joint diseases in healthy animals, relieve inflammation and reduce painful movements in patients, normalize the condition of the animal’s skin, claws, fur and immunity. The food helps optimize digestive processes, maintains the dog’s health, and makes it happy every day.

Reviews of dog food (including for French bulldogs) from the Barking Heads brand are very good. This is not a cheap product, but it is approved by veterinarians, and there are a lot of positive things written about it on dog forums.

Advantages

1. Experienced manufacturer, raw materials for production are supplied from the UK.
2. The product belongs to the “ultra premium” segment.
3. More than half of the composition is 100% natural turkey meat.
4. The composition contains components for targeted maintenance of joint health.
5. Convenient granule size for adult dogs.
6. Appetizing appearance and aroma.
7. Two packaging options – 2 and 12 kg.

Flaws

1. Part of the protein included in the composition is of plant origin.
2. Relatively high price - 1500 rubles per 2 kg package.

NOW FRESH Grain Free Red Meat Adult Recipe DF

Rating: 4.8

The next nominee in our rating is food for the French bulldog and other breeds, which contains fresh lamb and venison. The Canadian manufacturer classifies this product as “holistic”. This means that the food is part of the super premium product line; it is food for animals of a new generation, consisting of components suitable for food for both animals and people. Contains at least 24% proteins, 16% fats, 4% fiber, ash, calcium, phosphorus, Omega 3.6 fatty acids, lactobacilli. Products included in the recipe are lamb and venison fillet, chicken eggs, potatoes, peas, pork, apples, flaxseed oil, sweet potatoes. As well as alfalfa, tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin, zucchini, broccoli, bananas and many other plant ingredients. Contains 0% rendered meat, by-product flour, gluten, wheat, corn or soy.

According to user reviews, the food seems to be very nutritious, it stimulates the animals' appetite, and is consumed very economically. Quite large and loose granules are easily chewed by any dog, including the French bulldog breed. The food optimizes the digestion process. The composition contains an excellent source of prebiotic (dried chicory root). And 4 separate types of probiotics - waste products of beneficial mushrooms, lactobacilli, enterococci, designed to normalize the state of the intestinal microflora of animals. The food does an excellent job of maintaining all functions of the animal’s body, helps increase immunity, maintain health, and prolong the life of pets.

Advantages

1. It contains no grains or other ingredients harmful to dogs.
2. A balanced diet to ensure you get the calories you need every day.
3. Excellent kibble size for French Bulldog consumption.
4. Attractive, appetizing aroma.
5. There are small 230 gram packages on sale to check how suitable the product is for your pet.

Flaws

1. Expensive – 2.7 kg. The product costs approximately 2500 rubles, 11.35 kg. – 5700 rubles.
2. Not suitable for puppies.

Brit Premium by Nature Junior M

Rating: 4.7

The next position in the rating is food for French bulldogs from the Brit company, from the Brit Premium line. Despite the loud name, this is a fairly budget line when compared with analogues. Users note the high quality and excellent price - packaging of food weighing 3 kg. costs about 750 rubles. The country where the food is produced is not Great Britain, as one might think, but the Czech Republic, but this circumstance cannot be considered a disadvantage, since Brit brand products are of very high quality.

So, the rating included a complete dry food for young dogs (1-12 months) of medium breeds (10-25 kg), which means that it is suitable for teenage French bulldogs. The product contains approximately 50% meat, oats, wheat, chicken and fish fats, apple, chicken liver, collagen and sources of glucasamine, chondroitin, vegetables and fruits, herbs, oligosaccharides, substances obtained from seafood processing.

The food granules are of a convenient size for medium-sized dogs of medium breeds - approximately 1 cm in diameter. The pet has to chew such granules rather than swallow them, due to which the jaws develop and food intake is more measured. The aroma is described as the smell of good quality dog ​​food without fishy notes, but with distinct herbal notes. Dogs' reaction to the food is mostly positive; even the most picky animals eat it with pleasure.

The packaging of food for the French Bulldog is quite simple, but of high quality. It is made of multilayer polyethylene, has an internal foil layer that protects the contents from exposure to light, air and heat, from dampness, and loss of quality. The package also has a convenient zip closure. The manufacturer provides recommendations regarding the volume of food for daily use (+ table), information regarding complementary feeding, and feeding young puppies under 1 year of age. And all other necessary information regarding energy value, expiration dates, etc., all this is also indicated on the bag of food.

Advantages

1. Czech production.
2. Balanced composition, 50% meat ingredients.
3. Excellent granule size.
4. High energy value.
5. The food was developed specifically for young dogs.
6. Quite affordable price.
7. The low price does not affect the quality of the product.

Flaws

1. The composition contains cereal components as a cheap filler that does not have high nutritional value for French bulldog dogs.
2. The composition of the food is a little fatty – 3980 kcal/kg (but acceptable for young, active dogs without obesity).
3. Some dogs don't like the slight herbal smell coming from the food.

Belcando for dogs, with lamb and rice, hypoallergenic, Adult Lamb&Rice

Rating: 4.7

Another nominee in our rating of the best food for the French bulldog is the product of the German brand Belcando. This is a dry hypoallergenic food for animals prone to allergic reactions or digestive system disorders. There is no wheat in the composition, but there are components that have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, wool, and claws. These are flaxseeds, high in Omega 3 fatty acids, yeast, lecithin and linoleic acid. The basis of the diet is rice (40%) and lamb fillet (30%). It also contains other useful components, for example, herbs, medicinal plant extracts, fats and proteins.

Belcando food belongs to the “super premium” segment; it has high nutritional value, so it can provide energy to French bulldogs with normal and even increased activity. An undeniable advantage of the products of this brand is that natural ingredients, such as tocopherols, are used as preservatives. Users also like the fact that it is impossible to find soy, gluten, GMOs, dyes, flavors, or recycled products in the diet recipe.

Reviews about this food are positive. This is a product that demonstrates an excellent balance between high quality and satisfactory value. A diet of lamb and rice provides French Bulldogs with the vital energy they need and is easy to digest and digestible. It quickly normalizes impaired digestion. It also helps reduce shedding, eliminates unpleasant odor from the dog’s mouth, and prevents allergies and obesity.

Advantages

1. Good composition, complete absence of grains, which can cause allergies.
2. The maximum amount of useful phytocomponents compared to most analogues.
3. The food is suitable for animals of small and medium breeds, which have a fastidious taste.
4. It saturates perfectly and is used economically.
5. Good value - 4 kg. feed costs 1,600 rubles.
6. There are several packaging options, the largest is 12 kg.

Flaws

1. The content of the meat component is rather low, in the first place in the composition of rice.

AATU food for adult dogs, with duck, AATU 80/20 DUCK

Rating: 4.6

The next step in the ranking is a grain-free diet for French bulldogs from AATU, which operates in the UK. This food is intended for adult dogs suffering from allergic diseases. According to the manufacturer, the product consists of 80% meat and 20% plant ingredients. The only source of protein, of which more than 30% in the feed, is freshly prepared and dried duck meat. That is why the food is considered hypoallergenic. The carbohydrate content in the product is reduced, which contributes to the development of the French Bulldog's muscle mass, as well as the effective and complete absorption of all nutrients by the body. The composition contains three components that are responsible for joint health - glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM. Probiotics in the food formulation work to establish, normalize and maintain the animal’s digestion. The product is rich in vitamins (A, E, D3), microelements (iron, zinc, manganese, copper, calcium, sodium).

The rich composition of the food, which includes 8 types of vegetables, 8 types of fruits, as well as 8 types of herbs and spices, provides the body of an adult pet with all the necessary substances that are important for maintaining its health. At the same time, the recipe contains no grain, gluten, GMOs, white potatoes, chemical preservatives, flavors or dyes.

Reviews of food for French bulldogs from AATU are only positive. Both from dog breeders and veterinarians. The super premium diet belongs to the category of exclusively developed and unique monoprotein diets. It is suitable for dogs with normal to high activity levels.

Advantages

1. AATU canned and dry products are successfully sold in more than thirty countries around the world.
2. Great composition.
3. Does not cause allergies, prevents obesity.
4. The food helps take care of the health of the animal’s joints.
5. It has a pleasant, appetizing smell that dogs like.
6. Several packaging options – from 1.5 kg. up to 10 kg.

Flaws

1. High cost - dry ration AATU Dusk 1.5 kg will cost 1490-1500 rubles.
2. Not suitable for French Bulldog puppies.

Pronature Holistic for Adult Dogs: Salmon and Rice for Healthy Skin and Coat

Rating: 4.5

On the penultimate line of the rating is dry complete food for adult French bulldogs from the Pronature company. The product was developed for animals with sensitive skin and increased hair loss. The three main ingredients of the food are fresh Atlantic salmon (15% of the composition), dehydrated chicken and brown rice (10%, contains essential natural nutrients, including vitamin B complex, an excellent source of fiber, which facilitates intestinal transit). The diet also includes useful supplements in the form of numerous vitamins and macroelements. Therefore, this food can be considered a complete, balanced holistic nutrition for dogs aged 1 to 7 years.

Most users in the reviews give this food 4 points out of 5. They write that it is perfectly digestible, saturates well, is economically consumed, and provides the animal with energy. The product contains a calculated daily dose of essential vitamins and other ingredients for a full, healthy pet. With systematic consumption of food, the dog’s weight is normalized, the coat begins to shine and stops shedding, the condition of the claws also improves, and the unpleasant odor from the mouth disappears. The stool becomes regular. The food helps prevent cardiovascular pathologies, cartilage and joint diseases, as well as other diseases associated with aging. It normalizes blood pressure, promotes weight control, supports liver, hearing and vision functions, prevents constipation and has antioxidant, antiparasitic, antifungal properties.

There is a table on the food package that allows you to easily calculate the optimal daily intake depending on the age and weight of your pet.

Advantages

1. Pronature food is popular in more than 20 countries around the world.
2. Thoughtful balanced composition, improved with useful additives.
3. Super premium class (holistic).
4. Even picky dogs like it.
5. Excellent granule size with a crunchy structure (promotes fresh breath and oral hygiene).
6. A good price for a quality product - 1,700 rubles for a 7.5 kg package.
7. Several packaging options.

Flaws

1. The large pack does not have a reusable zip fastener.
2. The product is not available in all regular pet stores.

Royal Canin French Bulldog

Rating: 4.5

The last position in the rating is occupied by specialized food for the French bulldog from the manufacturer Royal Canin. This product is designed for dogs with developed muscles, sensitive skin and a special skull structure, this description exactly corresponds to the French bulldog breed, whose representatives have a short and flat muzzle.

Consumption of food helps maintain muscle mass, as it contains a lot of protein (26%), as well as the amino acid L-carnitine. The last component stimulates the reduction of adipose tissue, accelerates metabolism, and converts lipids into additional energy for the dog’s body. The condition of the skin and the optimization of its barrier functions are positively influenced by the aforementioned, as well as Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (DHA and EPA acids).

Crispy crescent-shaped food granules are ideal for use by dogs with flattened faces (brachycephalics). In addition, during the chewing process, they perfectly clean the teeth, maintaining the hygiene of the dog’s mouth. The composition contains a special additive – sodium tripolyphosphate. It inhibits the formation of hard plaque, which is especially important for brachycephalic breeds.

In general, eating food for French bulldogs from Royal Canin helps improve the dog’s mood, normalizes its sleep, vision and hearing, and strengthens the immune system. It also stabilizes the condition of bones and joints, heart and blood vessels, skin and wool. The food has a special formula that reduces fermentation in the pets’ intestines. This helps to reduce the amount of gases formed during digestion, and accordingly the smell of stool becomes less unpleasant.

Advantages

1. World famous manufacturer of pet food.
2. Formula developed for French Bulldogs.
3. Natural preservatives and antioxidants are used.
4. Normalizes the condition of sensitive skin, relieves itching and inflammation, prevents hair loss.
5. Convenient granules.

Puppy diet

You can introduce industrial food into the diet of puppies from the third week, gradually increasing the portions.

Adults

An adult French Bulldog should eat a nutritious and balanced diet.
The owner gives out the food at a set time in accordance with the daily routine, the leftovers are thrown away.

Food should be at room temperature.

For adult animals, you need to select food taking into account age, weight, and physical condition.

For more active and younger dogs, food with a high meat content is suitable, as it is higher in calories. Low-calorie foods are recommended for older bulldogs.

The diet is varied with special canned dog food, preferably from the same line with dry food. Bulldogs are prone to obesity; overeating should not be allowed. A dog from one year old is usually fed twice a day. Mineral and vitamin complexes are added to the diet, especially if the animal eats an economy-class product.

Conclusions on the topic

We have collected the best food for French bulldogs, which are successfully used by many owners of dogs of this breed. Each described product has a balanced composition and is distinguished by certain useful features.

Of course, it is better to select food for your pet with the help of a veterinarian or dog handler. But we hope that our review helped you understand the line of food for French bulldogs currently on sale.

Do you want to clarify any nuances regarding the food you are interested in or leave your review? You can contact us using our two-way contact form. Please comment on the article, we will definitely respond to every request.

Elderly

Elderly bulldogs are fed three times a day, dividing the daily norm into three meals, since metabolism slows down after the age of seven. There is a special dry food for older dogs, you can give preference to it. If your bulldog has gained excess weight, you need to switch to low-calorie food. The meat is given in the form of minced meat. You can add vegetables and fruits to your food. The best ones are carrots, bananas and peaches. Hypoallergenic and fully balanced food is ideal for older dogs, for example, Acana Heritage Senor Dog New, it is suitable for any breed over seven years old.