Nulo Dog Food for French Bulldogs

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Nulo Dog Food for French Bulldogs

Nulo French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.

  • Kibble
  • Wet
  • Freeze-Dried
  • Complete and Balanced
  • Private equity owned
  • Made in USA ; some wet foods made in Thailand
  • Since 2010
  • No Red-Flag Ingredients
$1.50a day for a 25 lb Frenchieprice: Chewy
7.0 ozof food a day at 25 lbfrom label calories
3,475calories per kglabel
30.0%crude protein (min)label

By Brandine Strand, founder of Best French Bulldog · Updated November 2026 · Our editorial standards · No brand pays to be listed

Quick Answer

Nulo is owned by funds managed by Apax Partners. FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs is complete and balanced, with deboned salmon and turkey meal listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $1.50 a day.

Key Facts About Nulo French Bulldog Food
  • Nulo was founded in 2010, by Michael (first name only on Nulo's Our Story page). It is based in Austin, Texas, USA.
  • Nulo is owned by funds managed by Apax Partners.
  • Nulo food is made in USA (dry); some wet foods made in Thailand.
  • FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
  • Its first three ingredients are deboned salmon, turkey meal and menhaden fish meal. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
  • Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $1.50 a day, or about $45.69 a month.
FounderMichael (first name only on Nulo's Our Story page) nulo.com
HeadquartersAustin, Texas, USA petfoodprocessing.net
OwnerFunds managed by Apax Partners petfoodprocessing.net
Made inUSA (dry); some wet foods made in Thailand nulo.com
FormatsKibble, Wet, Freeze-Dried, Toppers, Treats, Supplements petfoodprocessing.net
Who Owns Nulo

Owned by funds managed by Apax Partners

NuloApax Partners funds

In May 2021, funds managed by Apax Partners agreed to buy the shares of Nulo's existing investors, CAVU Venture Partners and Main Post Partners, with closing expected in June 2021. Apax said it would work with management on digital marketing and international growth. petfoodprocessing.net

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Feeding and Cost Calculator

Nulo French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator

692calories a day
7.0 ozof food a day
$1.50a day
$45.69a month

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 (411 kcal/cup (3,475 kcal/kg)). Price: $88.99 for 26 lb bag (Chewy, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.

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Ingredients

Nulo French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?

FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs

First five ingredients
  1. Deboned Salmon
  2. Turkey Meal
  3. Menhaden Fish Meal
  4. Whole Peas
  5. Sweet Potato
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
Deboned Salmon, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Whole Peas, Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Chickpeas, Lentils, Deboned Turkey, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomatoes, Yeast Culture, Salt, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Apples, Dried Blueberries, Dried Carrots, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract
What the label shows
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients
  • No corn, wheat or soy
  • Marine omega-3 source listed
  • Gut-support ingredient listed
  • A named meat is the first ingredient
Watch-outs
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
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Label and Nutrition

Nulo French Bulldog Food Label Facts

AAFCO statement
Nulo FreeStyle Adult Salmon & Peas recipe is formulated to meet the nuttitional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Life stage
Adult maintenance
Calories
411 kcal/cup (3,475 kcal/kg)
Price
$88.99 for 26 lb bag (Chewy, read November 2026)
30.0%Protein (min)
16.0%Fat (min)
4.50%Fiber (max)
10.0%Moisture (max)
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French Bulldog Fit

Is Nulo Good for French Bulldogs?

May suit Frenchies who need
  • Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
  • Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
Think twice if your Frenchie
  • Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
  • Is a puppy under 12 months (label is for adult maintenance)
  • 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.

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Manufacturing and Sourcing

Where Nulo French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced

Where It Is Made

Nulo's FAQ says its products are made in the USA 'through our network of premium pet food facilities,' with 2.8 oz pouches, Perfect Purees, Silky Mousses, Signature Stews and select canned recipes made in Thailand. It refers to manufacturing partners and does not name the plants. nulo.com

Ingredient Sourcing

Nulo says its proteins are sourced worldwide, including Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, and that fruits, vegetables, grains and functional ingredients like probiotics come from Europe and other global regions. nulo.com

“Our proteins are sourced worldwide, including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.”Nulo nulo.com
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Formulas

Nulo Product Lines

FreeStyle
MedalSeriesIncludes Limited Ingredient Diet recipes
FrontrunnerDry dog food with Puppy, Small Breed and Adult options
ChallengerDry dog food with Large Breed Puppy, Small Breed and All Life Stages options
Prowess
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History

The Nulo Story

  1. 2010Nulo is founded in Austin, Texas. petfoodprocessing.net
  2. 2021Apax Partners funds buy out investors CAVU Venture Partners and Main Post Partners. petfoodprocessing.net

Worth Knowing

  • States diets meet AAFCO nutrient guidelines 'both by formulation and by analysis of the finished product.' nulo.com
  • Brand describes a patented probiotic that survives cooking and shelf life. nulo.com
  • Member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition; recycling partnership with TerraCycle. nulo.com
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Where to Buy

Where to Buy Nulo French Bulldog Food

Amazon links are affiliate links; as an Amazon Associate, BFB earns from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Brand and Chewy links are not paid.

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FAQ

Nulo French Bulldog Food: Common Questions

Who owns Nulo?

In May 2021, funds managed by Apax Partners agreed to buy the shares of Nulo's existing investors, CAVU Venture Partners and Main Post Partners, with closing expected in June 2021. Apax said it would work with management on digital marketing and international growth.

Where is Nulo made?

Nulo's FAQ says its products are made in the USA 'through our network of premium pet food facilities,' with 2.8 oz pouches, Perfect Purees, Silky Mousses, Signature Stews and select canned recipes made in Thailand. It refers to manufacturing partners and does not name the plants.

Is Nulo good for French Bulldogs?

It depends on your dog. FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. 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 Nulo should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?

About 7.0 oz of FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 411 kcal/cup (3,475 kcal/kg). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.

How much does Nulo cost per day for a French Bulldog?

About $1.50 a day, or $45.69 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $88.99 for 26 lb bag from Chewy, read November 2026.

Does FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs contain chicken?

Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.

How long has Nulo been in business?

Nulo was founded in 2010, by Michael (first name only on Nulo's Our Story page).

Sources

  1. petfoodprocessing.net: 14736 apax partners to become primary investor behind nulo
  2. nulo.com: our story
  3. nulo.com: faq
  4. nulo.com: our standards
  5. nulo.com
  6. nulo.com: products
  7. nulo.com: freestyle salmon peas recipe for dogs
  8. dogfoodadvisor.com: nulo freestyle dog food
  9. nulo.com: freestyle turkey sweet potato recipe for dogs
  10. Chewy product page (chewy.com)

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