Smack Pet Food Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Smack French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Raw Dehydrated
- Complete and Balanced
- BARF Raw
- Family Owned
- Made in Canada and USA
- Since 2007
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
Smack Pet Food is owned by the Giller family. Very Berry Chicken (Raw Dehydrated Dog Food, crunchy style) is complete and balanced, with chicken and chicken gizzard listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $10.21 a day.
- Smack Pet Food was founded in 2007, by Jonathon Giller and Michael Giller (brothers and cofounders). It is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- Smack Pet Food is owned by the Giller family.
- Smack Pet Food food is made in Canada (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and USA (Aberdeen, South Dakota).
- Very Berry Chicken (Raw Dehydrated Dog Food, crunchy style) carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
- Its first three ingredients are chicken, chicken gizzard and chicken liver. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $10.21 a day, or about $310.49 a month.
Family-owned: the Giller family
Smack was founded in 2007 by the Giller family and is run by brothers and cofounders Jonathon (CEO) and Michael (Chief Innovation Officer) Giller. The company says it is still family-owned. It has no parent company. smackpetfood.com
family-owned
Smack 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 (5,420 kcal/kg; 542 kcal/cup (brand site)). Price: $19.99 for 8.8 oz (250 g) (brand site, November 2026), for Very Berry Chicken (Crunchy Style). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Smack French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Very Berry Chicken (Raw Dehydrated Dog Food, crunchy style)
- Chicken
- Chicken Gizzard
- Chicken Liver
- Pumpkin*
- Apple*
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
- One animal protein
- 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
- Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
Smack French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Very Berry Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including the growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).
- Life stage
- All life stages, including growth of large-size dogs
- Calories
- 5,420 kcal/kg; 542 kcal/cup (brand site)
- Price
- $19.99 for 8.8 oz (250 g) (brand site, read November 2026)
- Made
- About page: 'operates in a 25,000 sq. ft. facility on Sherwin Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba'; 'Our second manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota' supports U.S. operations
Is Smack Good for French Bulldogs?
- A single animal protein for a simple diet
- 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 Smack French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Smack makes its food in a 25,000 sq. ft. facility on Sherwin Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and added a second manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2025 to support US operations. Its crunchy-style foods use gentle, low-temperature air drying. smackpetfood.com
Ingredient Sourcing
The Very Berry Chicken recipe is 80% Manitoba chicken (bone-in with organs), free of added hormones, antibiotics, drugs or preservatives, and 20% certified organic, GMO-free fruits and vegetables, dried yeast, organic sea salt and organic tocopherols. Organic certification is by COR. Smack says it uses zero fillers, gluten, grain or synthetic vitamins. smackpetfood.com
“free of added hormones, antibiotics, drugs, or preservatives”Smack Pet Food smackpetfood.com
Smack Product Lines
The Smack Story
- 2007Smack founded; products handmade in the Giller family basement in Winnipeg. smackpetfood.com
- 2008Moves into its first facility on Notre Dame Ave. in Winnipeg. smackpetfood.com
- 2022Expands, moving to a 25,000 sq. ft. facility on Sherwin Road, Winnipeg. smackpetfood.com
- 2025Opens a second manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. smackpetfood.com
Worth Knowing
- No synthetic vitamins; nutrients from whole food ingredients smackpetfood.com
- Certified organic produce (certifier named as COR) smackpetfood.com
- Very Berry Chicken carries an AAFCO all-life-stages statement including growth of large-size dogs smackpetfood.com
- Partners with more than 2,500 retailers across North America; also sold in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore smackpetfood.com
Where to Buy Smack French Bulldog Food
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Smack French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Smack Pet Food?
Smack was founded in 2007 by the Giller family and is run by brothers and cofounders Jonathon (CEO) and Michael (Chief Innovation Officer) Giller. The company says it is still family-owned. It has no parent company.
Where is Smack Pet Food made?
Smack makes its food in a 25,000 sq. ft. facility on Sherwin Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and added a second manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2025 to support US operations. Its crunchy-style foods use gentle, low-temperature air drying.
Is Smack Pet Food good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Very Berry Chicken (Raw Dehydrated Dog Food, crunchy style) is complete and balanced for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs. 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 Smack Pet Food should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 4.5 oz of Very Berry Chicken (Raw Dehydrated Dog Food, crunchy style) a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 5,420 kcal/kg; 542 kcal/cup (brand site). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Smack Pet Food cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $10.21 a day, or $310.49 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $19.99 for 8.8 oz (250 g) from brand site, read November 2026.
Does Very Berry Chicken (Raw Dehydrated Dog Food, crunchy style) contain chicken?
Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.
How long has Smack Pet Food been in business?
Smack Pet Food was founded in 2007, by Jonathon Giller and Michael Giller (brothers and cofounders).
Sources
- smackpetfood.com: about us
- smackpetfood.com: very berry chicken crunchy style
- Brand site (smackpetfood.com)
- Brand site (winnipeg.ctvnews.ca)
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