The Bishop Family named the brand “BLUE” in honor of the furry family member who inspired its creation. The "Buffalo" in the name was inspired by buffalos roaming free on the Great Plains at a time when things appeared to be more pure, natural and healthy.

Bill and Jackie Bishop got Blue, a large breed Airedale, in 1993.

Blue Buffalo has an impressive line of products and flavors, with wet and dry foods for every life stage. The ingredients in Blue Buffalo dry dog food differ by flavor and line, but each formula has a healthy mix of real meat, fruit, veggies, healthy carbs, and whole grains (excluding the grain-free lines).

Blue Buffalo Dog Food earns The Advisor's overall brand rating of 4.5 stars, based on the weighted average of its most popular product lines.

Airedale It all started with an Airedale named Blue. With Blue Buffalo, they began to feed Blue like family - and have since inspired millions of Pet Parents to do the same.

Background. Bill Bishop and his sons Billy and Chris founded Blue Buffalo to honor their beloved family dog, Blue. The Bishop family became increasingly concerned with the quality of Blue's food when Blue had a bout with cancer at a young age.

Buffalo is known as the largest flour milling city in the world. Buffalo's Nightlife doesn't call it quits until 4 a.m., rather than 2 a.m. like most other cities in the U.S. Buffalo is the home to the New Era Cap Company.

BLUE's exclusive LifeSource Bits are a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals carefully selected by veterinarians and animal nutritionists that help support:

• Immune system health.
• Life stage requirements.
• Healthy oxidative balance.

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According to Blue Buffalo's website, all its pet foods and treats are manufactured in United States facilities, except for its Chomp 'n Chew dog treats, which are co-manufactured in Ireland.

Product quality is our #1 priority. That's why we make our foods and treats right here in the U.S. with carefully selected, globally sourced ingredients. We have two manufacturing facilities – one in Joplin, MO and one in Richmond, IN.

Enter Blue Buffalo, our first foray into pet food and trusted by millions of pet parents everywhere. Feed them like family. Our pet food and treats are made with love and the finest ingredients to help your furry family members live happy, healthy lives.