Chateau-Animaux Acquires Zanadoo and Co Inc., Gourmet Dog Biscuit Manufacturer


Chateau-Animaux announced it has purchased the working assets of Zanadoo and Co Inc., “maker of tasty doggie treats baked only with the best ingredients for a healthy life.”

Based in Vancouver, Washington, Zanadoo and Co has been making its all-natural dog treats for over five years, with national distribution through independent pet stores. Available in five varieties – Cheese, Italian Oregano, Peanut Butter, Apple and Variety Pack – the biscuits are made using human grade ingredients and are wheat, corn and soy free, making them both flavorful and good for dogs, particularly those with food allergies. The cookies are also free of chemical preservatives, flavor enhancers and artificial colors.

Washington, DC’s Chateau-Animaux had previously contracted with Zanadoo in formulating its own line of dog biscuits, known as Chateau-Animaux Diamonds, or “Diamants.” “Taking over the Zanadoo line was natural fit for us,” says Chateau-Animaux President, Dennis Bourgault. “We believe in the product and combining the brands will create great synergy and potential for growth.”

Chateau-Animaux has already released a new biscuit flavor not previously offered in the Zanadoo line – Ginger Snap Diamonds. The Company also indicated another all-natural formula is under development for release this summer. In addition, Chateau-Animaux plans to change the biscuit line’s labeling and packaging, with all information in both French and English, reflecting the Company’s distinct Franco-American brand.

Chateau-Animaux plans to offer a “show special” to stores through its local distributor, Grateful Dog (Pennsylvania), at the upcoming H.H. Backer Pet Industry Trade Show in Atlantic City in April. The Company is also looking for additional distributors to expand product availability. Retail stores not currently able to purchase through local distributors are now able to get the product direct from the Company or through WholesalePet.com.

Chateau-Animaux was founded by partners Dennis Bourgault and Michael Suddath in 1994. For over ten years, the business operated across from the historic Eastern Market in Washington, DC. In 2005, the Company moved to the award-winning Barracks Row Main Street, a thriving commercial area on Capitol Hill at 8th Street, SE, running south of Pennsylvania to the Navy Yard. The store, now the largest independent pet supply retailer in Washington, specializes in natural pet products, unique pet supplies and gifts. It also has live fish and aquarium products, offers pet grooming services, and a self-service dog wash. It provides home delivery services, partners with World of Ruff to offer dog training “Canine Good Citizen” classes, and hosts cat and dog adoptions regularly. The store also sells worldwide via the company’s website, www.chateau-animaux.com.

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For additional information, contact:

Dennis P. Bourgault, Esq.
President
Chateau-Animaux
524 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003

http://www.chateau-animaux.com/

Work: 202-544-8710
Cell: 202-679-2211
dennispb@comcast.net