Dr. Tim's Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Dr. Tim's French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Dog food
- Freeze-dried treats
- Supplements
- Complete and Balanced
- Family Owned
- Made in USA
- Since 2004
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
Dr. Tim's is made by Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company LLC, which describes itself as family owned. Pursuit Endurance Active Dog Food is complete and balanced, with chicken meal and brown rice listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $0.94 a day.
- Dr. Tim's was founded in 2004, by Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM. It is based in Marquette, Michigan, USA.
- Dr. Tim's is made by Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company LLC, which describes itself as family owned.
- Dr. Tim's food is made in USA (Kansas).
- Pursuit Endurance Active Dog Food carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
- Its first three ingredients are chicken meal, brown rice and chicken fat. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $0.94 a day, or about $28.56 a month.
Family-owned: Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company LLC
Dr. Tim's is made by Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company LLC, which describes itself as family owned. Dr. Tim's describes itself as family owned and independent. Founder Dr. Tim Hunt earned his DVM from Michigan State in 1989 and opened Bayshore Veterinary Clinic in Marquette in 1993. The company began in a garage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. drtims.com
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Dr. Tim'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 (464 kcal ME/cup (115g); Metabolizable energy (calculated): 4036 kcal/kg). Price: $99.39 for 40 lb (brand site, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Dr. Tim's French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Pursuit Endurance Active Dog Food
- Chicken meal
- Brown rice
- Chicken fat
- Whole oat groats
- Dried plain beet pulp
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients
- No peas, lentils or chickpeas
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Marine omega-3 source listed
- Gut-support ingredient listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
Dr. Tim's French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Dr. Tim's Pursuit Active Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
- Life stage
- All life stages
- Calories
- 464 kcal ME/cup (115g); Metabolizable energy (calculated): 4036 kcal/kg
- Price
- $99.39 for 40 lb (brand site, read November 2026)
- Made
- Our foods are made in Kansas at Alphia Foods
Is Dr. Tim's Good for French Bulldogs?
- Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
- Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
- A recipe labeled for growing puppies
- Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
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 Dr. Tim's French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Dr. Tim's says its foods are made in Kansas at Alphia Foods. drtims.com
Ingredient Sourcing
Dr. Tim's describes its salmon meal as wild-caught and its Alaskan Pollock as sourced from a sustainably managed fishery and processed immediately after harvest. drtims.com
“It is sourced from a sustainably managed fishery and processed immediately after harvest.”Dr. Tim's drtims.com
Dr. Tim's Product Lines
The Dr. Tim's Story
- 1989Tim Hunt earns his DVM from Michigan State drtims.com
- 1993Dr. Hunt opens Bayshore Veterinary Clinic in Marquette, Michigan drtims.com
- 2004Company starts in a garage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula drtims.com
Worth Knowing
- Founder is a practicing veterinarian who has raced Alaskan Huskies in three Iditarods and served as an Iditarod race veterinarian and judge drtims.com
- Foods average 87% animal-derived protein (brand claim) drtims.com
Where to Buy Dr. Tim's French Bulldog Food
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Dr. Tim's French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Dr. Tim's?
Dr. Tim's is made by Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company LLC, which describes itself as family owned. Dr. Tim's describes itself as family owned and independent. Founder Dr. Tim Hunt earned his DVM from Michigan State in 1989 and opened Bayshore Veterinary Clinic in Marquette in 1993. The company began in a garage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Where is Dr. Tim's made?
Dr. Tim's says its foods are made in Kansas at Alphia Foods.
Is Dr. Tim's good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Pursuit Endurance Active Dog Food is complete and balanced for all life stages. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much Dr. Tim's should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 6.0 oz of Pursuit Endurance Active Dog Food a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 464 kcal ME/cup (115g); Metabolizable energy (calculated): 4036 kcal/kg. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Dr. Tim's cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $0.94 a day, or $28.56 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $99.39 for 40 lb from brand site, read November 2026.
Does Pursuit Endurance Active Dog Food contain chicken?
Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.
How long has Dr. Tim's been in business?
Dr. Tim's was founded in 2004, by Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM.
Sources
- drtims.com: why dr tims
- drtims.com: frequently asked questions
- drtims.com: nutrition
- drtims.com: pursuit
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