blackhawk.com.au Grain Free Chicken Adult Dog Food
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Is blackhawk.com.au Grain Free Chicken Adult Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe51
- Nutritionalmedium99
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 10%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Calcium
- 2.50%
- Phosphorus
- 1.40%
Energy: 368 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A; Vitamin B1; Vitamin B2; Vitamin B3; Vitamin B5; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B12; Vitamin C; Vitamin D3; Vitamin E; Vitamin K3; Biotin; Folic Acid; Choline Chloride; Potassium; Magnesium; Zinc; Iron; Copper; Manganese; Iodine; Organic Selenium; Lysine; DL-Methionine; Tryptophan; Taurine; Carnitine; Valine; Omega 3 and 6 (essential fatty acids)
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants; Rosemary Extract
Feeding guide
Less Active / Active dogs by weight: Up to 5kg: 85g/100g; 5-10kg: 85-145g/100-165g; 10-15kg: 145-195g/165-225g; 15-25kg: 195-285g/225-330g; 25-35kg: 285-365g/330-425g; Over 35kg add 70g/80g per 10kg additional body weight. 1 Metric Cup ≈ 125g. Fresh water available at all times; pregnant/nursing dogs may need food available at all times.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (36)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 3.7 |
| 2 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 3 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (naturally preserved with Rosemary Extract, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | Potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 3.4 |
| 7 | Chicken Gravy | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 8 | Sugar Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | Essential Vitamins and Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 3.2 |
| 11 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | Di-Calcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | Brewers Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | Natural Antioxidants | Antioxidants | additive | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Yoghurt Powder | Yoghurt | other | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Emu Oil | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Dandelion Tea | Dandelion Root | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Peppermint Tea | Peppermint | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Tomato | Tomato | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Beta Carotene. | Beta Carotene | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
Brand
- Phone
- 1300 651 111
- Address
- Lot 2, 31 Topham Rd, Smeaton Grange NSW 2567
- Contact page
- blackhawkpetcare.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-17
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- blackhawkpetcare.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.092 | -2.09 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.4% | 0.163 | +1.52 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.4% | -0.012 | -0.36 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.90 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.91 | 0.222 | -1.53 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.85 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.092 | -2.09 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.4% | 0.163 | +1.52 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.4% | -0.012 | -0.36 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.90 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -6.91 | 0.222 | -1.53 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.7
- Final score
- 51/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 | 30.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 2.5 | 2.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 89.5 |
| Phosphorus | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 368 | 406.6 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "No wheat, corn, barley or rice" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "0% Grains and glutens" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourced from Australian farms (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| For strong muscles, healthy bones and vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No wheat, corn, barley or rice (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 48% Vegetables, fruits and oils (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 52% Real meat proteins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hormone Free Chicken (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% Grains and glutens (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tapioca, a natural source of fibre, can support the passage of food through your dog's intestine and assist in the absorption of vital nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals for their health and wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| For dogs prone to dietary sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for all breeds of adult dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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