Steve's Real Food Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Steve's Real Food French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Frozen Raw
- Freeze-Dried
- Treats
- Complete and Balanced
- BARF Raw
- Made in USA
- Since 1998
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
Steve's Real Food is owned by Nicole Lindsley, its sole owner. Frozen Raw Dog Food Beef Recipe is complete and balanced, with ground beef and beef tongue listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $7.90 a day.
- Steve's Real Food was founded in 1998, by Steve Brown. It is based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, USA.
- Steve's Real Food is owned by Nicole Lindsley, its sole owner.
- Steve's Real Food food is made in USA.
- Frozen Raw Dog Food Beef Recipe carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
- Its first three ingredients are ground beef, beef tongue and beef kidneys. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $7.90 a day, or about $240.13 a month.
Owned by Nicole Lindsley
Gary Bursell and other investors backed the brand in 2000 to build national distribution. Nicole Lindsley joined in 2010 and, in fall 2014, acquired the company from the partners to become its sole owner. The company describes itself as woman-led and privately owned. stevesrealfood.com
Ownership
Steve's Real Food 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 ((ME Calculated) 1429 kcal/kg 160 kcal/cup; Calories per ounce: 40 kcal; Calories per patty: 320 kcal; Calories per pound: 640 kcal). Price: $36.99 for 5 lb (Premier Pet Supply, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Steve's Real Food French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Frozen Raw Dog Food Beef Recipe
- Ground Beef
- Beef Tongue
- Beef Kidneys
- Beef Liver
- Broccoli
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
- Joint-support ingredient listed
- Organ meat listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
Steve's Real Food French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Steve’s Real Food Beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
- Life stage
- Adult maintenance
- Calories
- (ME Calculated) 1429 kcal/kg 160 kcal/cup; Calories per ounce: 40 kcal; Calories per patty: 320 kcal; Calories per pound: 640 kcal
- Price
- $36.99 for 5 lb (Premier Pet Supply, read November 2026)
Is Steve's Real Food 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
- Joint-support ingredients for backs and joints
- 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.
Where Steve's Real Food French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Steve's says its facility undergoes FDA inspections and its manufacturing plant runs on hydroelectric power. Raw ingredients are mixed, cold-pressure processed, ground and formed into nuggets or patties; freeze-dried diets then go through a cold-drying process. stevesrealfood.com
Ingredient Sourcing
Steve's says its ingredients are sourced from local farms practicing regenerative agriculture and ethical animal treatment, and describes its meats as human-quality. stevesrealfood.com
“Our ingredients are sourced from local farms practicing regenerative agriculture and ethical animal treatment.”Steve's Real Food stevesrealfood.com
Steve's Real Food Product Lines
The Steve's Real Food Story
- 1998Steve Brown formulates what the company calls 'the nation's first commercially available raw pet food diet.' stevesrealfood.com
- 2000Gary Bursell and other investors back national distribution. stevesrealfood.com
- 2010Nicole Lindsley joins the company. stevesrealfood.com
- 2014Nicole Lindsley acquires the company from the partners and becomes sole owner; Steve Brown returns to research and nutrition. stevesrealfood.com
Worth Knowing
- Certified B Corp. stevesrealfood.com
- Uses cold-pressure processing to address pathogens such as salmonella. stevesrealfood.com
- 4ocean Cleanup Partner. stevesrealfood.com
Where to Buy Steve's Real Food French Bulldog Food
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Steve's Real Food French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Steve's Real Food?
Gary Bursell and other investors backed the brand in 2000 to build national distribution. Nicole Lindsley joined in 2010 and, in fall 2014, acquired the company from the partners to become its sole owner. The company describes itself as woman-led and privately owned.
Where is Steve's Real Food made?
Steve's says its facility undergoes FDA inspections and its manufacturing plant runs on hydroelectric power. Raw ingredients are mixed, cold-pressure processed, ground and formed into nuggets or patties; freeze-dried diets then go through a cold-drying process.
Is Steve's Real Food good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Frozen Raw Dog Food Beef Recipe is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. 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 Steve's Real Food should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 17.1 oz of Frozen Raw Dog Food Beef Recipe a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s (ME Calculated) 1429 kcal/kg 160 kcal/cup; Calories per ounce: 40 kcal; Calories per patty: 320 kcal; Calories per pound: 640 kcal. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Steve's Real Food cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $7.90 a day, or $240.13 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $36.99 for 5 lb from Premier Pet Supply, read November 2026.
Does Frozen Raw Dog Food Beef Recipe contain chicken?
No. We found no chicken, chicken fat, chicken meal, poultry or hen on the ingredient list.
How long has Steve's Real Food been in business?
Steve's Real Food was founded in 1998, by Steve Brown.
Sources
- stevesrealfood.com
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- dogfoodadvisor.com: steves real food raw frozen
- stevesrealfood.com: beef diet
- Brand site (stevesrealfood.com)
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