The Simple Food Project Dog Food for French Bulldogs

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The Simple Food Project Dog Food for French Bulldogs

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

  • Freeze-Dried
  • Complete and Balanced
  • BARF Raw
  • Founder Owned
  • Made in USA
  • No Red-Flag Ingredients
$7.65a day for a 25 lb Frenchieprice: Chewy
5.4 ozof food a day at 25 lbfrom label calories
4,487calories per kglabel
38.0%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

The Simple Food Project food is made in USA (the brand's own Wisconsin facility). Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3-lb box is complete and balanced, with chicken and turkey listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $7.65 a day.

Key Facts About Simple Food Project French Bulldog Food
  • The Simple Food Project's founder, Dr. Christine (Chris) Bessent, holds the brand's trademark.
  • The Simple Food Project food is made in USA (the brand's own Wisconsin facility).
  • Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3-lb box carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
  • Its first three ingredients are chicken, turkey and chicken hearts. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
  • Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $7.65 a day, or about $232.42 a month.
HeadquartersOconomowoc, Wisconsin faire.com
OwnerDr. Christine A. Bessent (founder) tsdr.uspto.gov
Made inUSA (the brand's own Wisconsin facility) goldenneedleonline.com
FormatsFreeze-Dried chewy.com
Price checked$67.45 for 3 lb box (Chewy)
Fat (min)28.0%
Who Owns The Simple Food Project

Founder-owned: Dr. Christine Bessent

The Simple Food Project's founder, Dr. Christine (Chris) Bessent, holds the brand's trademark. tsdr.uspto.gov

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Feeding and Cost Calculator

Simple Food Project French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator

692calories a day
5.4 ozof food a day
$7.65a day
$232.42a 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 (Metabolizable Energy: 4487 kcal/kg; 349 kcal/cup). Price: $67.45 for 3 lb box (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

Simple Food Project French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?

Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3-lb box

First five ingredients
  1. Chicken
  2. Turkey
  3. Chicken Hearts
  4. Flaxseed
  5. Sweet Potato
Full ingredient list (source: Chewy)
Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Hearts, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Chicken Liver, Organic Carrots, Wild-Caught Whole Ground Krill, Ground Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Blueberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Dried Kelp, Dried Yeast, Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Preservative).
What the label shows
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients
  • No rendered meals
  • No peas, lentils or chickpeas
  • No corn, wheat or soy
  • Marine omega-3 source listed
  • Gut-support ingredient listed
  • Organ meat 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

Simple Food Project French Bulldog Food Label Facts

AAFCO statement
The Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Life stage
Adult maintenance
Calories
Metabolizable Energy: 4487 kcal/kg; 349 kcal/cup
Price
$67.45 for 3 lb box (Chewy, read November 2026)
38.0%Protein (min)
28.0%Fat (min)
6.0%Fiber (max)
8.0%Moisture (max)
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French Bulldog Fit

Is Simple Food Project 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)

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 Simple Food Project French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced

Ingredient Sourcing

Chewy's listing says the Chicken & Turkey Recipe is made with 16 whole food ingredients, including USDA organic fruits, vegetables and seeds. chewy.com

“thoughtfully selected and responsibly sourced with 16 whole food ingredients.”The Simple Food Project chewy.com
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Formulas

Simple Food Project Product Lines

Freeze-dried recipes, including Chicken & Turkey Recipe in a 3-lb box
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Where to Buy

Where to Buy Simple Food Project 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

Simple Food Project French Bulldog Food: Common Questions

Who owns The Simple Food Project?

The Simple Food Project's founder, Dr. Christine (Chris) Bessent, holds the brand's trademark.

Where is The Simple Food Project made?

The Simple Food Project food is made in USA (the brand's own Wisconsin facility).

Is The Simple Food Project good for French Bulldogs?

It depends on your dog. Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3-lb box 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 The Simple Food Project should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?

About 5.4 oz of Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3-lb box a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s Metabolizable Energy: 4487 kcal/kg; 349 kcal/cup. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.

How much does The Simple Food Project cost per day for a French Bulldog?

About $7.65 a day, or $232.42 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $67.45 for 3 lb box from Chewy, read November 2026.

Does Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3-lb box contain chicken?

Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.

Sources

  1. faire.com: b 23red5t78q
  2. USPTO TSDR: SIMPLE FOOD PROJECT (serial 87475075)
  3. goldenneedleonline.com: the simple food project
  4. chewy.com:
  5. thesimplefoodproject.com
  6. Brand site (thesimplefoodproject.com)
  7. ivcjournal.com: Dr. Chris Bessent

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.

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