BARF shipping to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland 2026: Expiry

If you want to order BARF raw food for your dog across national borders, you often fail not because of the selection, but at the checkout: the wrong country was selected, the delivery address does not match, the shipment is left at the Swiss border. At Masterfeed, BARF shipping to Germany, Austria and Switzerland follows a fixed process consisting of country selection, product selection and payment step, which can be set up in a few minutes and applies to all three countries in 2026.

TL;DR
  • BARF shipping to Germany Austria Switzerland is carried out via country and address comparison in the checkout - without this the order will be canceled.
  • Germany and Austria are both EU members: no customs formalities BARF shipping between these two countries.
  • For Switzerland, dry BARF, like chicken hearts, freeze-dried dry BARF travels easier than frozen BARF.
  • A new order via the order overview saves time if the dog is permanently on BARF.

Why this is important

BARF raw feeding has been growing as a form of feeding for years, but shipping across countries brings its own rules. Masterfeed delivers BARF menus, dry barf and natural chewing items to Germany, Austria and Switzerland - three markets with different customs status.

Germany and Austria are both EU member states, goods trade between them takes place without customs declaration. Switzerland is not part of the EU, which is why additional formalities and duties may apply when importing - the exact regulations and current rates can be found at the Swiss customs administration. If you know this in advance, you order more specifically instead of puzzling over why a shipment takes longer after delivery.

Before you start

  • A customer account with Masterfeed with a delivery address that is exactly in the destination country (Germany, Austria or Switzerland).
  • A decision as to whether your dog should receive fresh, minced BARF or dry BARF - this determines how uncomplicated shipping across the border is is running.
  • The stumbling block that blocks most orders: The country in the checkout dropdown must match the delivery address exactly. Select "Switzerland", but enter a German zip code, the order will be canceled instead of simply delivering incorrectly.

"Country and delivery address must match exactly - otherwise the BARF order will be canceled at checkout.”

Set country and delivery address

  1. Open the shopping cart and click on Checkout.
  2. Select Country/Region Germany, Austria or Switzerland from the drop-down menu.
  3. Enter the street, house number, zip code and city and check that the address matches the selected country.

Expected result: Shipping costs and the payment methods available for your country are automatically displayed as soon as the country and address match.

Select BARF products for your dog

  1. Place one or more menus like Menu horse with vegetables (BARF, minced) in the shopping cart.
  2. For sensitive dogs, pay attention to monoprotein recipes with only one type of meat.
  3. Add to Requires a mineral or herbal mix to keep the ration balanced - pure muscle meat without additives does not cover all nutrients in the long term.

Expected result: The shopping cart displays all selected items with total weight and subtotal before you proceed to payment.

Complete order and choose payment

  1. Click on Continue to Payment.
  2. Select the payment method shown for your country.
  3. Confirm with Complete order.

Expected result: You will receive an order confirmation by email with the delivery details for your respective country - Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

Dry barf instead of fresh meat: the alternative for Austria and Switzerland

Frozen, minced BARF needs a cold chain. Within Germany and Austria, this is not a problem as an EU internal market, but for Switzerland as a non-EU country, a longer transport route for frozen goods can be a risk.

Dry Barf solves this problem because it travels like a normal dry product - without a cold pack, without time pressure for delivery. Chicken hearts Trockenbarf, freeze-dried is an example for this: freeze-dried instead of deep-frozen, so that the shipment remains stable even over longer transit times.

  • For orders within Germany: minced BARF is the standard choice, short distances, no customs questions. Buy.
  • For Austria: minced BARF works the same way, because EU internal market. Buy.
  • For Switzerland: Dry barf is the lower-risk choice for longer delivery times. Recommended.

Repeat BARF order regularly

When the feeding schedule for your dog has been decided, You don't have to recreate the process every time. Use the order overview in your customer account to place a previous BARF order again with the same shopping cart - the country and delivery address remain stored as long as nothing has changed.

With each repetition, check briefly whether the quantity matches your dog's current feeding phase. A growing young dog needs different portions in 2026 than an adult dog in the same year.

Common problems with BARF shipping and solutions

Problem: The order cannot be completed. Country in the dropdown and delivery address do not match. Change the country, re-enter the address and check the zip code and city for typos.

Problem: The payment method for Switzerland is not displayed. The country in the checkout is still Germany or Austria, only the language was left in German. Change the country explicitly to Switzerland.

Problem: A shipment to Austria takes longer than expected despite EU membership. It is usually due to an incomplete address. Check the house number and floor details before completing the order.

Problem: Frozen BARF is thawed upon arrival. For longer transport routes, for example to more distant regions of Switzerland, dry BARF is the more stable choice instead of minced fresh produce.

Problem: The ration only contains meat, no minerals. Add one Mineral or herbal mix for the ration so that the calcium and phosphorus supply is correct - pure muscle meat alone does not cover this.

How to further expand your BARF feeding

If you have already set up BARF shipping to Germany, Austria or Switzerland, you can expand the feeding in a targeted manner: monoprotein menus for sensitive dogs, dry BARF for traveling or long delivery routes, and natural chewing items as a supplement between meals. Masterfeed BARF menus contain up to 90% meat - significantly more than many commercially available wet food variants.

BARF menus and supplements for shipping
Menü Pferd mit Gemüse (BARF, gewolft)
Finely minced monoprotein menu with horse, vegetables and fruit - for BARF beginners suitable.
€5.90
Menü Rind mit Gemüse (BARF, gewolft)
Monoprotein menu beef with vegetables and fruit, balanced calcium content.
€5.90
Mineral-Kräuter-Mix (BARF)
Supplement to the BARF ration for balanced calcium and Phosphorus supply.
€19.90

FAQ

Can you order BARF to Austria?

Yes, BARF shipping to Austria takes place without customs formalities because Germany and Austria are both EU member states. The country and delivery address just have to match in the checkout.

Can you have BARF raw feed shipped to Switzerland?

Yes, but Switzerland is not an EU member, so additional formalities may be required during import. Dried barf travels more easily than frozen fresh meat.

What is the difference between dry BARF and fresh BARF when shipping?

Fresh BARF is shipped minced and frozen and needs a cold chain. Trockenbarf is freeze-dried and travels like a normal dry product, without a cold pack.

What happens if the delivery address does not match the selected country?

The order cannot be completed. Country in the dropdown and address must match exactly, otherwise the checkout step will be aborted.

How do I set up a repeat BARF order?

Use the order overview in the customer account to place a previous order again. The country and delivery address remain stored.

Which BARF menus are suitable for sensitive dogs?

Monoprotein menus with only one type of meat such as horse or beef are the usual choice for food intolerances because they contain fewer potential allergens.

Does a BARF ration need additional minerals?

Yes, pure muscle meat alone does not cover calcium and phosphorus needs. A mineral or herbal mix balances out the ration.

One more thing

The raw materials for BARF shipping to Germany, Austria and Switzerland come from production in Mühlen, Lower Saxony - so if you order in northern Germany, you naturally have the shortest route between production and the bowl. For orders to Switzerland in 2026, it is worth choosing dry BARF variants as soon as the delivery route across the border takes longer than a few days.

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