Darwin's Natural Pet Products Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Darwin's French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Raw Frozen
- Complete and Balanced
- BARF Raw
- Founder Owned
- Made in USA
- Since 2003
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
Darwin's trademarks are owned by Arrow Reliance Inc.; founder Gary Tashjian is CEO. Natural Selections Premium Beef Dog Food is complete and balanced, with antibiotic-free meat and beef hearts listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $13.52 a day.
- Darwin's Natural Pet Products was founded in 2003, by Gary Tashjian. It is based in Seattle, Washington.
- Darwin's trademarks are owned by Arrow Reliance Inc.; founder Gary Tashjian is CEO.
- Darwin's Natural Pet Products food is made in USA (Tukwila, Washington).
- Natural Selections Premium Beef Dog Food carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
- Its first three ingredients are antibiotic-free meat, beef hearts and beef livers. organic vegetables. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $13.52 a day, or about $410.90 a month.
Arrow Reliance Inc. (founder-led)
Darwin's trademarks are owned by Arrow Reliance Inc.; founder Gary Tashjian is CEO. Gary Tashjian is described as CEO and founder of Darwin's in a January 2024 company release. The company does not publish its ownership structure. trademarks.justia.com
founder-owned
Darwin's 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 (36 kcal per ounce (Dogster), about 1,270 kcal/kg). Price: $22.50 for Natural Selections Beef 2.0 lb package (brand site, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Darwin's French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Natural Selections Premium Beef Dog Food
- Antibiotic-Free Meat
- Beef Hearts
- Beef Livers. Organic Vegetables
- Lettuce
- Squash
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
- No chicken on the label
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients
- No rendered meals
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Marine omega-3 source listed
- Organ meat listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
Darwin's French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Darwin's pet meals are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
- Life stage
- All life stages
- Calories
- 36 kcal per ounce (Dogster), about 1,270 kcal/kg
- Price
- $22.50 for Natural Selections Beef 2.0 lb package (brand site, read November 2026)
Is Darwin's Good for French Bulldogs?
- A chicken-free food (chicken is a common trigger for itchy dogs)
- Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
- A recipe labeled for growing puppies
- Does poorly with peas or legumes (this recipe lists them)
Matched from the label against our Food Finder checklist. Every Frenchie is different: itching, gas, loose stool or weight changes are worth a vet visit, and food changes should be gradual over 7 to 10 days.
Where Darwin's French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Darwin's says ingredients are combined raw, never pasteurized or heat-treated, and frozen immediately; meals are packaged in 2 lb frozen packages. Orders are cold-shipped in insulated boxes with dry ice or gel packs to all 48 contiguous states. darwinspet.com
Ingredient Sourcing
Darwin's says it sources from farms it trusts and visits regularly, mostly in the US, with some lamb from New Zealand and Australia. Natural Selections uses antibiotic-free, free-range meats and certified organic vegetables; BioLogics uses conventional ingredients. darwinspet.com
“We source from farms we trust and visit regularly.”Darwin's Natural Pet Products darwinspet.com
Darwin's Product Lines
The Darwin's Story
- 1988Gary Tashjian's Old English Sheepdog, Max, has crippling arthritis; after consulting a holistic vet, Tashjian changes Max's diet to raw food. darwinspet.com
- 2003Gary Tashjian founds Darwin's, named after Charles Darwin. darwinspet.com
- 2004First meals delivered in the Seattle area; Tashjian leaves his marketing job to run the company full-time. darwinspet.com
- 2009Darwin's goes fully e-commerce, which it says made it the first raw pet food brand in the world to do so. darwinspet.com
- 2014Partners with King County shelters to provide free food for foster pets. darwinspet.com
- 2024Marks its 20th anniversary and 100 million meals. darwinspet.com
Worth Knowing
- Recipes developed with a panel of veterinary nutritionists and animal nutrition experts; formulations validated by a third-party lab. darwinspet.com
- Direct-to-consumer subscription delivery; the company says it has served over 300,000 families. businesswire.com
- Raw meals are never pasteurized or heat-treated. darwinspet.com
Where to Buy Darwin's French Bulldog Food
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Darwin's French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Darwin's Natural Pet Products?
Darwin's trademarks are owned by Arrow Reliance Inc.; founder Gary Tashjian is CEO. Gary Tashjian is described as CEO and founder of Darwin's in a January 2024 company release. The company does not publish its ownership structure.
Where is Darwin's Natural Pet Products made?
Darwin's says ingredients are combined raw, never pasteurized or heat-treated, and frozen immediately; meals are packaged in 2 lb frozen packages. Orders are cold-shipped in insulated boxes with dry ice or gel packs to all 48 contiguous states.
Is Darwin's Natural Pet Products good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Natural Selections Premium Beef Dog Food is complete and balanced for all life stages. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It is chicken-free. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much Darwin's Natural Pet Products should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 19.2 oz of Natural Selections Premium Beef Dog Food a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 36 kcal per ounce (Dogster), about 1,270 kcal/kg. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Darwin's Natural Pet Products cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $13.52 a day, or $410.90 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $22.50 for Natural Selections Beef 2.0 lb package from brand site, read November 2026.
Does Natural Selections Premium Beef Dog Food contain chicken?
No. We found no chicken, chicken fat, chicken meal, poultry or hen on the ingredient list.
How long has Darwin's Natural Pet Products been in business?
Darwin's Natural Pet Products was founded in 2003, by Gary Tashjian.
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