A Pup Above Dog Food for French Bulldogs
A Pup Above French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Gently cooked (frozen)
- Complete and Balanced
- Founder Owned
- Made in USA
- Since 2020
A Pup Above is owned by A Pup Above, Inc. of Austin, Texas, led by co-founders Ruth Marriott (CEO) and Javier Marriott (president). Chicka Chicka Bow Wow (chicken) is complete and balanced. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $15.52 a day.
- A Pup Above was founded in 2020, by Javier and Ruth (surnames not given on the brand site). It is based in Austin, Texas, USA (founded there).
- A Pup Above is owned by A Pup Above, Inc. of Austin, Texas, led by co-founders Ruth Marriott (CEO) and Javier Marriott (president).
- A Pup Above food is made in USA (USDA-inspected human-grade kitchens).
- Chicka Chicka Bow Wow (chicken) carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $15.52 a day, or about $471.72 a month.
Founder-owned: Ruth and Javier Marriott
A Pup Above is owned by A Pup Above, Inc. of Austin, Texas, led by co-founders Ruth Marriott (CEO) and Javier Marriott (president). markinton.com
founder-owned
A Pup Above French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator
Calories from the AAHA formula (70 × body weight in kg to the 0.75 power, times your life-stage factor). Amount from this recipe’s published calories (1,384 (39 kcal/oz; 626 kcal per 1 lb patty)). Price: $13.99 for Chicka Chicka Bow Wow 1 lb patty (brand site, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
A Pup Above French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Chicka Chicka Bow Wow (chicken)
The brand does not publish a text ingredient list for this recipe.
- No strengths from our checklist could be read from the label.
- Label not published, so we could not check.
A Pup Above French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Vet nutritionist formulated to be 100% complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards for adult maintenance
- Life stage
- Adult maintenance
- Calories
- 1,384 (39 kcal/oz; 626 kcal per 1 lb patty)
- Price
- $13.99 for Chicka Chicka Bow Wow 1 lb patty (brand site, read November 2026)
Where A Pup Above French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Food is gently cooked sous vide in USDA-inspected, human-grade kitchens and ships frozen with dry ice. The brand does not name the kitchen or its location. apupabove.com
Ingredient Sourcing
All ingredients are described as human-grade, with origins listed per ingredient. Main proteins are listed from US states (for example cage-free chicken from TN, NC and AL; ranch-raised beef from NE, KS and IA). Some ingredients come from outside the US, including turmeric (India), pineapple (Thailand, Mexico, Brazil), fish oil (Iceland) and several vitamins and minerals. apupabove.com
“Trace every ingredient back to its source, because transparency should come standard.”A Pup Above apupabove.com
A Pup Above Product Lines
The A Pup Above Story
- 2020Founded in Austin, Texas by Javier and Ruth; the founders say they started after struggling to find out what was in their dog Lola's food. apupabove.com
Worth Knowing
- Recipes described as crafted by board-certified veterinary nutritionists to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance per AAFCO standards. apupabove.com
- Brand reports 6-month in-home feeding trials and 93% digestibility from independent feeding trials. apupabove.com
- Brand says its fulfillment center runs on 100% renewable energy. apupabove.com
- Brand homepage claims availability in 3,000+ pet stores nationwide. apupabove.com
Where to Buy A Pup Above French Bulldog Food
Similar Brands to Compare
- Portland Pet FoodGently cooked · supplemental feeding only
- Nom NomGently cooked · about $15.40 a day
- Evermore Pet FoodGently cooked · about $14.55 a day
- Open FarmGently cooked · about $11.65 a day
- JustFoodForDogsGently cooked · about $11.36 a day
Related French Bulldog Guides
- French Bulldog Sensitive Stomach: Best Food and Gut FixesDigestion
- French Bulldog Itchy Skin: A Head-to-Tail Symptom CheckerSkin and food allergies
- Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs: 6 Simple Steps With Chicken FeetWhole-food topper
A Pup Above French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns A Pup Above?
A Pup Above is owned by A Pup Above, Inc. of Austin, Texas, led by co-founders Ruth Marriott (CEO) and Javier Marriott (president).
Where is A Pup Above made?
Food is gently cooked sous vide in USDA-inspected, human-grade kitchens and ships frozen with dry ice. The brand does not name the kitchen or its location.
Is A Pup Above good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Chicka Chicka Bow Wow (chicken) is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. The brand does not publish a text ingredient list we could check. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much A Pup Above should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 17.7 oz of Chicka Chicka Bow Wow (chicken) a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 1,384 (39 kcal/oz; 626 kcal per 1 lb patty). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does A Pup Above cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $15.52 a day, or $471.72 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $13.99 for Chicka Chicka Bow Wow 1 lb patty from brand site, read November 2026.
How long has A Pup Above been in business?
A Pup Above was founded in 2020, by Javier and Ruth (surnames not given on the brand site).
Sources
- apupabove.com
- apupabove.com: our mission
- markinton.com: a pup above
- petful.com: a pup above dog food review
- apupabove.com: our food
- apupabove.com: texas beef stew
Facts were read on the sources above in November 2026. Brands change recipes, owners and prices; tell us if something is out of date at hello@bestfrenchbulldog.com. This page is for education and is not veterinary advice. Listing a brand is not an endorsement, and no brand pays to be listed.