Bring Fresh, Chef-Crafted Dog Food to Your Shelves
CORE K9 is a Charlotte-made gently cooked dog food brand β chef-crafted, AAFCO complete & balanced, and made for retailers who want a local story customers can get behind.
Minority Woman-Owned β’ $19.99 Wholesale Shipping β’ Ships Mondays & Wednesdays
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Complete & Balanced EntrΓ©es
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Retail Partners
Frozen
Cold-Chain Shipping
Woman-Owned
Charlotte, NC
Complete & Balanced
For adult maintenance
Chef-Crafted
Licensed commercial kitchen
Retailer Support
Training & marketing included
Trusted by independent retailers
CORE K9 is stocked at independent pet and specialty retailers across North and South Carolina.
Why retailers stock CORE K9
A differentiated local brand, retailer-friendly economics, and hands-on support to help your team sell with confidence.
A Local Brand Customers Can't Find Everywhere
Made in Charlotte with a story that gives independent retailers something different to offer beyond national fresh-food brands.
Retailer-Friendly Economics
Wholesale pricing is structured for independent stores, with straightforward ordering and no long-term contract.
Complete & Balanced Nutrition
Every entrΓ©e is developed with pet nutrition expert James Pendergast and formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Simple Frozen Inventory
Compact 1 lb, 3 lb, and 6 lb packaging and clear freezer-storage guidance help stores with limited space manage frozen inventory.
Hands-On Retail Support
Shelf talkers, sample support, staff training, and optional in-store lunch & learns help your team explain the brand confidently.
A Sustainability Story Customers Remember
CORE K9 repurposes surplus chef-quality ingredients from our catering business to reduce food waste while creating gently cooked dog meals.
Getting started is simple
Tell Us About Your Store
Share a few details below β it takes about 2 minutes.
Quick Call
We'll learn about your store, share current wholesale pricing, and answer your questions.
First Order
Place your opening order through the wholesale portal. Perishable orders are packed for cold transit.
Stock & Sell
We provide shelf talkers, sample stock, and staff training support.
Wholesale program details
Straightforward terms built for independent pet retailers.
Ordering
- 12 entrΓ©e SKUs across 4 recipes and 3 sizes
- Low minimum opening order
- Reorder anytime β no long-term contract
Shipping
- Flat $19.99 wholesale shipping at checkout
- Insulated cold shipping for perishable orders
- Store frozen immediately upon arrival
Pricing & Support
- Retailer-friendly wholesale pricing
- Marketing & shelf-talker materials provided
- Optional in-store lunch & learn sessions
What you'll stock
Four complete & balanced entrΓ©e recipes give customers variety while keeping the freezer set easy to understand.
Beef & Barley
1 lb Β· 3 lb Β· 6 lb
Gently cooked Β· Keep frozen
Chicken & Lentil
1 lb Β· 3 lb Β· 6 lb
Gently cooked Β· Keep frozen
Lamb & Quinoa
1 lb Β· 3 lb Β· 6 lb
Gently cooked Β· Keep frozen
Turkey & Sweet Potato
1 lb Β· 3 lb Β· 6 lb
Gently cooked Β· Keep frozen
More ways to grow the basket
Shelf-friendly treats and omega-3 oil give customers an easy way to try CORE K9 while creating natural add-on purchases beyond the freezer.
Crunch Well Biscuits
Crunchy everyday treats made with just 4 simple ingredients, including real pumpkin and rolled oats.
Rooted Goodness Sweet Potato Treats
Sweet potato-based treats with simple, recognizable ingredients and an easy grab-and-go price point for pet parents.
Thrive Well Omega-3 Fish Oil
Anchovy-based EPA + DHA support in an easy-pump bottle β a natural add-on for kibble-fed customers and topper shoppers.
Let's talk wholesale
Interested in carrying CORE K9? Tell us a little about your store and we'll follow up within 1β2 business days.
Wholesale FAQs
Could CORE K9 be a fit for your store?
Let's talk about your customers, freezer space, and current wholesale pricing.
Questions first? Email wholesale@corek-9.com
