Blue Buffalo Dog Food Cost Calculator
See daily calorie needs and monthly cost for Blue Buffalo dog foods, personalized to your dog.
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Blue Buffalo, owned by General Mills, built its name on recipes that lead with named meat and no poultry by-product meals. This page features twelve of its dry foods across three lines: Life Protection Formula, the core range at around $2.21 to $2.93 per pound, plus higher-protein Wilderness and Basics Limited Ingredient recipes that run roughly $2.85 to $3.12.
The spread matters in practice. A 34 percent protein Wilderness salmon recipe and a 24 percent protein Life Protection chicken recipe produce different portion sizes for the same dog, which shifts the daily cost beyond the sticker difference. Our fresh vs kibble cost guide covers how this math works across food types.
Enter your dog's breed, weight, age, and activity in the calculator above to see portions and daily cost for each Blue Buffalo food.
About Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo was founded in 2002 in Wilton, Connecticut by Bill Bishop and his sons Billy and Chris. The company is named after the family's Airedale Terrier, Blue, whose illness prompted the Bishops to look closely at pet food ingredients and start a brand of their own. Blue Buffalo grew into one of the largest pet food companies in the United States and was acquired by General Mills in 2018 in a deal valued at about 8 billion dollars. Its headquarters remain in Wilton, and its manufacturing and research facilities are in Joplin, Missouri and Richmond, Indiana.
The dry dog food range centers on Life Protection Formula, the brand's core line built around deboned meat, whole grains, fruit and vegetables. Wilderness is its higher-protein line, and Basics is a limited-ingredient line for owners who want shorter ingredient lists. Every dry recipe includes the brand's LifeSource Bits, dark kibble pieces carrying a blend of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
In its marketing, Blue Buffalo emphasizes real meat as the first ingredient, natural ingredients, and the idea of feeding pets like family members.
Blue Buffalo FAQ
Who makes Blue Buffalo?
Blue Buffalo is made by Blue Buffalo Pet Products, founded by the Bishop family in 2002 and owned by General Mills since 2018.
Where is Blue Buffalo made?
Blue Buffalo's own manufacturing and research facilities are located in Joplin, Missouri and Richmond, Indiana.
When did General Mills buy Blue Buffalo?
General Mills completed its acquisition of Blue Buffalo in April 2018, paying about 8 billion dollars and keeping the brand's Connecticut headquarters and US plants.