Bully Max Wet Dog Food for Adults & Puppies - Dehydrated High Protein Instant Fresh Soft Dog Food with Chicken - Healthy Muscle Growth for Small & Large Breeds - 2 Dry Pounds (Makes 5.5 lbs. Wet Food) Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-06-26
Bully Max's dehydrated wet food rehydrates 2 dry pounds into about 5.5 pounds of soft food, aimed at building muscle in active and working dogs, and its 4.4 star average across 314 reviews suggests owners are happy with the results.
Owners of active, working, or muscular breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds who want a high protein, soft textured meal or supplement for muscle support and weight gain.
Skip if
You're looking for a grain free or limited ingredient formula, or your dog doesn't need the extra calories aimed at muscle building and weight gain.
Form Dehydrated Dog Food
Flavor Chicken - 2Lbs. Bag
Benefits Supports Muscle Growth And Coat Health With High Protein Content.
Best for Daily High-Protein Meal For Dogs Needing Increased Calorie Intake, Healthy Muscle Development And Maintenance, Palatable Alternative To Traditional Wet Food, Easy-To-Prepare Wet Food Option, Supplementing Active Or Working Dogs For Sustained Energy, Weight Management And Healthy Weight Gain
Breed size Large, Medium, Small
Weight 2 Pounds
Priced 43% below the category median ($46.95 across 29 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 314 owner ratings
Popularity2.8/5
314 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This Bully Max recipe is labeled a dehydrated dog food that rehydrates into a soft, wet style meal, using chicken as the flavor along with added salmon oil. It's built as a high protein formula aimed at dogs 4 weeks and older, including puppies, adults, and seniors.", "Bully Max markets this toward large, active, and working breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and other bully breeds, with label uses covering daily high protein meals, muscle development and maintenance, and weight management or healthy weight gain. It's labeled corn free, soy free, and wheat free.", "At $26.99 for a 2 lb bag that the brand says makes about 5.5 lbs of wet food, it's priced as a working dog supplement rather than a bargain everyday food. With 314 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus roughly 100 bought in the past month, it has a solid track record among owners feeding active or muscular dogs."]
Pros
High protein formula aimed specifically at muscle development and weight gain
Dehydrated format rehydrates into a soft, wet style texture dogs may find more palatable
Corn free, soy free, and wheat free ingredient list
Solid 4.4 star average across 314 reviews
Cons
Positioned for active or muscle building dogs, so it may add unnecessary calories for a less active dog
Not a grain free or limited ingredient formula
2 lb bag size means frequent repurchasing for larger or multiple dogs
Specifications
Form
Dehydrated Dog Food
Flavor
Chicken - 2Lbs. Bag
Benefits
Supports Muscle Growth And Coat Health With High Protein Content.
Best for
Daily High-Protein Meal For Dogs Needing Increased Calorie Intake, Healthy Muscle Development And Maintenance, Palatable Alternative To Traditional Wet Food, Easy-To-Prepare Wet Food Option, Supplementing Active Or Working Dogs For Sustained Energy, Weight Management And Healthy Weight Gain
Breed size
Large, Medium, Small
Weight
2 Pounds
Performance notes
The dehydrated format is designed to rehydrate into a soft, wet consistency rather than staying as a dry kibble texture, which the brand positions as more palatable, especially for picky eaters or dogs needing extra calories. The added salmon oil and high protein content are aimed squarely at muscle support rather than general maintenance.
What buyers say
With 314 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus about 100 bought in the past month, this product has built a solid following among owners of active and working breeds looking for a high protein supplement.
Bully Max markets this as a supplemental high protein meal for muscle support and weight gain, so check with your vet about whether it should replace or supplement your dog's current diet.
Can puppies eat this?
The label states it's formulated for dogs 4 weeks and older, including puppies, adults, and seniors, though any diet change for a young puppy is worth discussing with your vet first.
Why does it need to be rehydrated?
This is a dehydrated dog food, meaning water needs to be added to bring it to its final soft, wet texture before serving, rather than feeding it dry straight from the bag.
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