Dog Chow is a name brand of
dog food
Dog food is food specifically formulated and intended for consumption by dogs and other related canines. Dogs are considered to be omnivores with a carnivorous bias. They have the sharp, pointed teeth and shorter gastrointestinal tracts of ca ...
marketed and manufactured by
Nestlé Purina PetCare. The brand's dry dog food is offered worldwide, in numerous formulas. Introduced in 1957, It has since expanded its brand offerings to include products for puppies, elderly dogs, and dogs needing a weight maintenance formula as well as extended to other types of pet food, including Puppy Chow, Cat Chow, and Kitten Chow.
Due to the brand's growing popularity, a string of commercials were aired in Canada in 1962. The commercials introduced
Jim Henson
James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets and '' Fraggle Rock'' (1983–1987) and ...
's brainchild,
Rowlf the Dog.
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Dog Chow Brand Dog FoodPurina Dog Food
Dog food brands
Nestlé brands
Ralston Purina products
Products introduced in 1957
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