Taste of the Wild Dog Food for French Bulldogs
Taste of the Wild French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Kibble
- Canned
- Complete and Balanced
- Family Owned
- Made in USA
- Since 2007
- 1 Red Flag on Label
Taste of the Wild is made by Diamond Pet Foods (Schell & Kampeter, Inc.), a family-owned company. Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans is complete and balanced, with venison and lamb meal listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $1.64 a day.
- Taste of the Wild was founded in 2007. It is based in Meta, Missouri, USA (Diamond Pet Foods).
- Taste of the Wild is made by Diamond Pet Foods (Schell & Kampeter, Inc.), a family-owned company.
- Taste of the Wild food is made in USA (seven Diamond plants: Missouri, California x2, South Carolina, Arkansas, Kansas, Indiana).
- Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
- Its first three ingredients are venison, lamb meal and garbanzo beans. The label lists 1 of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $1.64 a day, or about $49.87 a month.
Diamond Pet Foods (family-owned)
Taste of the Wild is a brand of Diamond Pet Foods, which brothers-in-law Gary Schell and Richard Kampeter started in 1970 by buying a former milling company in Meta, Missouri. Diamond says it has always been family-owned and privately held, and the second generation of the Schell and Kampeter families still owns and operates it. Sibling brands include Diamond Naturals, Diamond Pro89, Nutra-Nuggets and Professional Plus. diamondpetcompany.com
family-owned
Taste of the Wild 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 (3,719 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy). Price: $19.99 for 5-lb bag (Chewy, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
Taste of the Wild French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans
- Venison
- lamb meal
- garbanzo beans
- peas
- lentils
Full ingredient list (source: tasteofthewildpetfood.com)
Highlighted: ingredients on our red-flag list.
- No chicken on the label
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Gut-support ingredient listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- Unnamed Meat Source. The animal species is not named (meat meal, animal fat, animal digest).
Taste of the Wild French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
- Life stage
- Adult maintenance
- Calories
- 3,719 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy
- Price
- $19.99 for 5-lb bag (Chewy, read November 2026)
Is Taste of the Wild Good for French Bulldogs?
- A chicken-free food (chicken is a common trigger for itchy dogs)
- Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
- Is a puppy under 12 months (label is for adult maintenance)
- Does poorly with peas or legumes (this recipe lists them)
- Should avoid our red-flag ingredients (unnamed meat source)
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 Taste of the Wild French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Made in Diamond Pet Foods' plants. Diamond lists its headquarters in Meta, Missouri, and plants in Lathrop and Ripon, California; Gaston, South Carolina; Dumas, Arkansas; Frontenac, Kansas; and Rushville, Indiana. diamondpetcompany.com
Ingredient Sourcing
The brand says ingredient suppliers are approved through a process meant to validate food safety and quality, and that its meat suppliers are USDA inspected and approved. It does not publish countries of origin by ingredient. tasteofthewildpetfood.com
“We source ingredients from around the globe with a focus on ensuring every ingredient is beneficial to your pet's health”Taste of the Wild tasteofthewildpetfood.com
Taste of the Wild Product Lines
The Taste of the Wild Story
- 1970Gary Schell and Richard Kampeter buy a former milling company in Meta, Missouri, starting Diamond Pet Foods, Taste of the Wild's maker diamondpetcompany.com
- 2015Adds Appalachian Valley, the brand's first recipe made for small breed dogs, and Pine Forest, both with venison petfoodindustry.com
- 2019Pet Food Industry covers Taste of the Wild with Ancient Grains, four grain-inclusive recipes (September 2019) petfoodindustry.com
- 2021Diamond opens its Frontenac, Kansas plant diamondpetcompany.com
Worth Knowing
- Every dry canine recipe is enhanced with K9 Strain Probiotics tasteofthewildpetfood.com
- States it conducts feeding trials “when necessary for nutritional content and palatability” tasteofthewildpetfood.com
Where to Buy Taste of the Wild French Bulldog Food
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Taste of the Wild French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns Taste of the Wild?
Taste of the Wild is a brand of Diamond Pet Foods, which brothers-in-law Gary Schell and Richard Kampeter started in 1970 by buying a former milling company in Meta, Missouri. Diamond says it has always been family-owned and privately held, and the second generation of the Schell and Kampeter families still owns and operates it. Sibling brands include Diamond Naturals, Diamond Pro89, Nutra-Nuggets and Professional Plus.
Where is Taste of the Wild made?
Made in Diamond Pet Foods' plants. Diamond lists its headquarters in Meta, Missouri, and plants in Lathrop and Ripon, California; Gaston, South Carolina; Dumas, Arkansas; Frontenac, Kansas; and Rushville, Indiana.
Is Taste of the Wild good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. Its label lists unnamed meat source, which are on our red-flag list. It is chicken-free. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much Taste of the Wild should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 6.6 oz of Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 3,719 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does Taste of the Wild cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $1.64 a day, or $49.87 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $19.99 for 5-lb bag from Chewy, read November 2026.
Does Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans contain chicken?
No. We found no chicken, chicken fat, chicken meal, poultry or hen on the ingredient list.
How long has Taste of the Wild been in business?
Taste of the Wild was founded in 2007.
Sources
- dogfoodadvisor.com: taste of the wild
- diamondpetcompany.com
- tasteofthewildpetfood.com: frequently asked questions
- tasteofthewildpetfood.com: our company
- petfoodindustry.com: taste of the wild pet food with ancient grains
- tasteofthewildpetfood.com
- petfoodindustry.com: taste of the wild appalachian valley and pine forest formulas
- tasteofthewildpetfood.com
- chewy.com:
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