About Tackenberg

About Tackenberg

About Tackenberg

About Tackenberg

About Tackenberg

Naturally healthy since 1974: The creation of the traditional BARF brand TACKENBERG began with two Weimaraners that company founder Michael Tackenberg and his wife Corinna fell in love with. These four-legged friends sparked the demand for a species-appropriate and healthy diet, which was further reinforced by the family's first two Weimaraners, Fritz and Anna (the namesakes of the TACKENBERG customer magazine). For the dog-loving couple, it became increasingly difficult to find something that, in their view, corresponded to a balanced dog diet. The then heavily advertised "fresh bites" from Chappi, Frolic, and others were certainly not an option. Following the motto "Look into the animal's mouth, then you know what it needs," the two Hamburgers began feeding their dogs fresh meat from the nearby slaughterhouse. The feeding plan included green tripe, mouth meat, gullet, and some heart. At home in the kitchen, everything was then cut into bite-sized pieces, portioned into daily rations, and frozen. It didn't take long before relatives and friends inquired with the Tackenbergs about food for their pets. Soon, the demand was so great that delivery had to be organized. In the mid-70s, trained banker Michael and graphic designer Corinna Tackenberg decided to take the plunge into self-employment with their personal conviction of healthy nutrition for dogs and cats.Read their story