Merrick Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Merrick French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Kibble
- Wet
- Fresh-Frozen
- Complete and Balanced
- Owned by Nestlé (Merrick trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland)
- Made in USA
- Since 1988
- 1 Red Flag on Label
Merrick food is made in USA. Kitchen Comforts Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food is complete and balanced, with chicken and chicken meal listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $2.35 a day (estimate).
- Merrick was founded in 1988, by Garth Merrick. It is based in Amarillo, Texas.
- Merrick's trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. (Nestlé).
- Merrick food is made in USA.
- Kitchen Comforts Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
- Its first three ingredients are chicken, chicken meal and brown rice. The label lists 1 of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $2.35 a day (estimate), or about $71.53 a month.
Owned by Nestlé
Garth Merrick began making food for his dog in his own kitchen in Hereford, Texas, in 1988. Merrick trademarks are now owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. of Vevey, Switzerland, and the brand's careers link points to a Nestlé job site. merrickpetcare.com
conglomerate subsidiary
Merrick 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 (420 kcal/cup (brand); per-kg figure estimated at a standard 108 g cup of kibble). Price: $23.99 for 4 lb bag (Pet Supermarket, November 2026), for Kitchen Comforts Ancient Grains Chicken & Brown Rice. Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Merrick French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Kitchen Comforts Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oat Meal
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
Highlighted: ingredients on our red-flag list.
- No peas, lentils or chickpeas
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Marine omega-3 source listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- Menadione. Synthetic vitamin K3. We found no FDA food-additive approval for dogs.
Merrick French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Merrick Kitchen Comforts Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
- Life stage
- Adult maintenance
- Calories
- 420 kcal/cup (brand); per-kg figure estimated at a standard 108 g cup of kibble
- Price
- $23.99 for 4 lb bag (Pet Supermarket, read November 2026)
- Made
- Proudly crafted in USA facilities (about page metadata: all made in Hereford, TX)
Is Merrick Good for French Bulldogs?
- Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
- Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
- Is a puppy under 12 months (label is for adult maintenance)
- Should avoid our red-flag ingredients (menadione)
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 Merrick French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Merrick says its recipes are crafted in USA facilities. The pages reviewed do not name current plants. merrickpetcare.com
Ingredient Sourcing
Merrick says it chooses its own blend of real meats, fruits and vegetables, and every Kitchen Comforts recipe has real meat, fish or poultry as the first ingredient. It does not name sourcing countries. merrickpetcare.com
“the best possible blend of real meats, fruits, and veggies that we meticulously choose ourselves.”Merrick merrickpetcare.com
Merrick Product Lines
The Merrick Story
- 1988Garth Merrick begins making food for his dog in his own kitchen in Hereford, Texas. merrickpetcare.com
Worth Knowing
- Formulated by a team of animal nutrition experts, including PhDs, veterinarians, scientists and engineers. merrickpetcare.com
- Merrick says Kitchen Comforts recipes skip poultry by-product meal, corn, wheat, soy and lentils. merrickpetcare.com
Where to Buy Merrick French Bulldog Food
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Merrick French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Merrick?
Garth Merrick began making food for his dog in his own kitchen in Hereford, Texas, in 1988. Merrick trademarks are now owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. of Vevey, Switzerland, and the brand's careers link points to a Nestlé job site.
Where is Merrick made?
Merrick says its recipes are crafted in USA facilities. The pages reviewed do not name current plants.
Is Merrick good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Kitchen Comforts Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. Its label lists menadione, which are on our red-flag list. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much Merrick should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 6.3 oz of Kitchen Comforts Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult (estimate, since the brand does not publish calories). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Merrick cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $2.35 a day, or $71.53 a month, for a 25 lb adult (estimate). That uses $23.99 for 4 lb bag from Pet Supermarket, read November 2026.
Does Kitchen Comforts Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food contain chicken?
Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.
How long has Merrick been in business?
Merrick was founded in 1988, by Garth Merrick.
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