Nothing on The Hungry Hound’s menu is for human consumption.

Canines have a wide selection of entrees, appetizers and beverages including a “quarter hounder” with cheese, a grilled salmon bowl served over rice and a “puppy power shake,” a blend of unsalted peanut butter, bananas and honey.

“Dog owners in Bend tend to, from our research, be a pretty sophisticated and adventurous group of people,” Du Toit said. “We didn’t just want to throw some dog bones and some ground beef in a bowl. We really put a lot of thought and effort into making a sophisticated menu.”

While dogs are typically undiscerning in their meal choices, pet owners are looking to involve their furry companions in family activities.

Du Toit accounts for canine-specific dietary needs, preparing dishes without added seasonings or cooking oils. The food will be allowed to reach room temperature before meals are served. And everything will be served on a flying disc, Du Toit said.

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The business-defining conversation came after the Du Toits adopted a puppy named Romeo from nonprofit dog rescue organization Street Dog Hero. The Great Pyrenees inspired the quarter-pound beef patty after he wolfed down a hamburger in a split second. Romeo’s likeness is also represented on the Woof Fest poster.

Street Dog Hero will bring adoptable dogs to Woof Fest. It will be joined by organizations including the Humane Society of Central Oregon with adoptable cats in tow, Bend Police Department’s canine unit and Tesla showcasing its new “dog safe” mode.