Smallbatch Pets Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Smallbatch Pets French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Raw (frozen)
- Freeze-Dried
- Lightly Cooked
- Complete and Balanced
- BARF Raw
- Made in USA
- Since 2005
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
Smallbatch Pets is owned by Smallbatch Pets LLC of Oregon, with no parent company disclosed. Beef Sliders for Dogs (Frozen Raw, 3 lb) is complete and balanced, with beef heart and ground beef bone listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $7.79 a day.
- Smallbatch Pets was founded in 2005, by David, Diana & Michael (the Vogel family), per the homepage signature. It is based in Aumsville, Oregon, USA.
- Smallbatch Pets is owned by Smallbatch Pets LLC of Oregon, with no parent company disclosed.
- Smallbatch Pets food is made in USA (West Coast).
- Beef Sliders for Dogs (Frozen Raw, 3 lb) carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
- Its first three ingredients are beef heart, ground beef bone and beef kidney. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $7.79 a day, or about $236.91 a month.
Independent: Smallbatch Pets LLC
Smallbatch Pets is owned by Smallbatch Pets LLC of Oregon, with no parent company disclosed. Smallbatch's first batches were made in a San Francisco flat for the founders' rescue cat, Blue. In 2005 it became a tiny local delivery service for friends and neighbors. tsdr.uspto.gov
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Smallbatch Pets 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 (1,631 kcal/kg; 46 kcal per slider (Pet Food Express)). Price: $24.99 for 3 lb (Mud Bay, November 2026), for Beef Sliders. Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Smallbatch Pets French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Beef Sliders for Dogs (Frozen Raw, 3 lb)
- Beef Heart
- Ground Beef Bone
- Beef Kidney
- Beef Liver
- Organic Carrots
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
- No chicken on the label
- 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.
Smallbatch Pets French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- This product is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages, excluding growth of large breed dogs
- Life stage
- All life stages, except growth of large-size dogs
- Calories
- 1,631 kcal/kg; 46 kcal per slider (Pet Food Express)
- Price
- $24.99 for 3 lb (Mud Bay, read November 2026)
Is Smallbatch Pets Good for French Bulldogs?
- A chicken-free food (chicken is a common trigger for itchy dogs)
- Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
- Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
- A recipe labeled for growing puppies
- Nothing on the label flagged for common Frenchie needs.
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 Smallbatch Pets French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Smallbatch moved production to a dedicated kitchen in Santa Clara, California in 2008, then moved the company to Aumsville, Oregon in 2014 to keep up with demand. It does not state a current plant or whether it owns it. smallbatchpets.com
Ingredient Sourcing
Smallbatch says it uses humanely raised and harvested proteins and 100% organic produce. Protein labels include grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range chicken and crate-free pork. smallbatchpets.com
“Our recipes feature humanely raised meats, organic produce, and nothing artificial.”Smallbatch Pets smallbatchpets.com
Smallbatch Pets Product Lines
The Smallbatch Pets Story
- 2005Smallbatch becomes a tiny local delivery service for friends and neighbors. smallbatchpets.com
- 2008Production moves to a dedicated kitchen in Santa Clara, California. smallbatchpets.com
- 2014Company moves to Aumsville, Oregon and launches its freeze-dried line. smallbatchpets.com
- 2021-2023Expands its kitchen to add Lightly Cooked and Bone Broth lines and freeze-dried meals for dogs and cats; expands to Canada. smallbatchpets.com
- 2025Launches Perfectly Cooked for Cats and marks 20 years. smallbatchpets.com
Worth Knowing
- Sold through independent pet stores; the brand cites more than 3,000 independent stores nationwide. smallbatchpets.com
- Uses 100% organic produce. smallbatchpets.com
Where to Buy Smallbatch Pets French Bulldog Food
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Smallbatch Pets French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Smallbatch Pets?
Smallbatch Pets is owned by Smallbatch Pets LLC of Oregon, with no parent company disclosed. Smallbatch's first batches were made in a San Francisco flat for the founders' rescue cat, Blue. In 2005 it became a tiny local delivery service for friends and neighbors.
Where is Smallbatch Pets made?
Smallbatch moved production to a dedicated kitchen in Santa Clara, California in 2008, then moved the company to Aumsville, Oregon in 2014 to keep up with demand. It does not state a current plant or whether it owns it.
Is Smallbatch Pets good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Beef Sliders for Dogs (Frozen Raw, 3 lb) is complete and balanced for all life stages, except growth of large-size dogs. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It is chicken-free. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much Smallbatch Pets should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 15.0 oz of Beef Sliders for Dogs (Frozen Raw, 3 lb) a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 1,631 kcal/kg; 46 kcal per slider (Pet Food Express). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Smallbatch Pets cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $7.79 a day, or $236.91 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $24.99 for 3 lb from Mud Bay, read November 2026.
Does Beef Sliders for Dogs (Frozen Raw, 3 lb) contain chicken?
No. We found no chicken, chicken fat, chicken meal, poultry or hen on the ingredient list.
How long has Smallbatch Pets been in business?
Smallbatch Pets was founded in 2005, by David, Diana & Michael (the Vogel family), per the homepage signature.
Sources
- smallbatchpets.com: our story
- smallbatchpets.com
- USPTO TSDR: SMALLBATCH (serial 99623308)
- smallbatchpets.com: frozen raw dog
- smallbatchpets.com: frozen raw beef sliders
- dogfoodadvisor.com: smallbatch raw frozen dog food
- mudbay.com: 1017422.html
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