If you are serious about raw feeding, having the right freezer makes a real difference. It means you can buy in bulk, take advantage of better value orders, and always have a good supply on hand without worrying about running out. Here is what to think about when choosing a freezer for storing raw dog food.

How Much Space Do You Actually Need?

Start by working out roughly how much food your dog gets through in a month. A 20kg dog eating around 400g a day will need approximately 12kg of food per month. If you have two dogs, double that. As a rough guide:

• Small dog (under 10kg): around 3 to 6kg per month
• Medium dog (10 to 25kg): around 6 to 15kg per month
• Large dog (25kg and over): around 15 to 25kg per month

If you want to order monthly and keep a full month's supply in the freezer, you will need enough capacity to store that amount comfortably alongside any other frozen food you keep at home.

Chest Freezer vs Upright Freezer

Chest freezers

Chest freezers are generally more energy-efficient and tend to maintain a more consistent temperature because cold air does not escape as easily when you open the lid. They offer good capacity for the footprint and are often better value for money. The main downside is that they can be harder to organise, and items at the bottom can get buried.

Upright freezers

Upright freezers are easier to organise with shelves and drawers, which makes it simpler to rotate stock and find what you need. They take up less floor space and are easier to access. They tend to be slightly less energy-efficient than chest freezers, but for most households the difference is modest.

Either type works well for raw dog food. The choice usually comes down to the space you have available and how you prefer to organise things.

What Size Freezer Do You Need?

Freezer capacity is measured in litres. As a rough guide, 1 litre of freezer space holds around 0.5 to 0.7kg of frozen food depending on how it is packed. So for a monthly supply of 12kg, you would want at least 20 to 25 litres of dedicated space for dog food.

A small chest freezer of around 100 litres is more than enough for most single-dog households and gives you plenty of room to buy in bulk. If you have multiple dogs or want to order less frequently, a larger model of 150 to 200 litres gives you more flexibility.

Practical Tips for Organising Your Freezer

• Label and date everything so you can rotate stock properly and use older items first.
• Group by protein to make it easy to find what you need and plan variety into your dog's diet.
• Keep a rough stock count so you know when to reorder before you run out.
• Leave a little space at the top of a chest freezer so you can see what is in there without having to dig.

A Dedicated Freezer Is Worth It

Many raw feeders find that a dedicated freezer for dog food, separate from the household freezer, makes life much easier. It keeps things organised, avoids any cross-contamination concerns, and means you always know exactly what you have in stock.

If you are ready to stock up, browse our complete raw meals and natural treats and chews. We offer nationwide delivery, so you can order a good supply and have it delivered straight to your door. Collection is also available from Moordown and Blandford if you prefer to pick up in person.