My name is Austin and i'm launching a dog food website.

[BarkBasket]

What's up Shopify Community. 

My name is Austin and I want to drop-ship dog food and other dog items to customers in the USA. I need help finding a supplier. What are some good options for re-selling / drop-shipping other dog food brands or are there any make-on-demand kitchens suppliers where I can create my own product?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

-Austin

[magecomp]

Hello @BarkBasket 

1. Re-selling Established Dog Food Brands:

• There are online marketplaces dedicated to connecting businesses with wholesalers. These platforms can be a good starting point to find reputable dog food suppliers offering drop-shipping options. Here are some examples:

  • Spoga: https://www.spogagafa.com/ (Focuses on pet supplies)
  • Doba: https://www.doba.com/
  • SaleHoo: https://www.salehoo.com/

• Many dog food brands have wholesale programs that might include drop-shipping options. Research reputable dog food brands and reach out to their sales teams to inquire about their wholesale or drop-shipping programs.

2. Make-on-Demand Dog Food Kitchens:

• This option offers more control over ingredients and branding but requires more upfront research and investment. Here's what to consider:
  • Partnering with a Private Label Kitchen. These kitchens specialize in producing pet food according to your specifications. You'll need to develop your recipes and branding, but they handle production and potentially drop shipping.
  • Explore contacting local pet food kitchens that might offer custom recipe creation and potentially drop-shipping services.

[rajimulislamjoy]

@BarkBasket 

Hi Austin,

For drop-shipping dog food and items, consider suppliers like PetPreviews or PetStoresUSA. If you want to create your own products, PetPlate and The Doggie Bakery offer custom dog food and treats. They provide options for branding and private labeling, so you can create and sell your own unique products.

Best of luck with your store!

[Zopi]

Hi @BarkBasket, 

You have a great choice since Pet Supplies is a popular niche. Dropshipping dog products can be a profitable business model. You can source products from AliExpress, or CJ Dropshipping. If you’re interested in creating your own dog food brand, consider collaborating with your supplier to add your brand’s identity to each product. Here are some quick tips for finding suppliers to dropship:

• Consider focusing on a specific niche within dog products, like organic food or eco-friendly toys, to stand out.
• Ensure the suppliers you choose have good reviews and reliable shipping times. 
• Order samples to check the quality of the products before listing them on your store.

If you prefer not to invest much time in research, consider trying out the Expert's Choice feature in Zopi - your gateway to thoroughly explore a curated list of 5 top products updated daily, backed by expert analysis, and tailored to align with market trends. Learn more here: https://help.zopi.io/gather-handpicked-product-ideas-from-experts-choice.html