Is blackhawk.com.au Grain Free Wet Dog Food Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 44/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 44 out of 100 based on our analysis. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points to the score. Meanwhile, the additives in the recipe contributed +7.5 points, but the additive load adjusted this by -7.2 points. Finally, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed -3 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe44
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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
- 4 poor-graded ingredients make up about 34% of the recipe.
- Only protein, fat and moisture declared; fibre and ash missing from the analysis.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 7%
- Fat
- 4%
- Moisture
- 80%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.10%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0.50%
Energy: 90 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; Vitamin E; Pantothenic Acid; Vitamin B1; Vitamin B2; Vitamin B6; Biotin; Vitamin D3; Folic Acid; Vitamin B12; Zinc Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite
Feeding guide
For a personalised feeding amount please use the online feeding calculator. Active dogs (>1 hr/day on-lead walking): 5kg up to 400g, 10kg 700g, 15kg 1000g, 20kg 1200g, 25kg 1400g, 30kg 1500g, 35kg 1800g, >35kg 1800g plus 400g per 10kg. Less active dogs (<1 hr/day): 5kg up to 350g, 10kg 600g, 15kg 800g, 20kg 1000g, 25kg 1200g, 30kg 1500g, 35kg 1500g, >35kg 1500g plus 300g per 10kg. Mixing with kibble amounts also provided. Always make sure fresh water in a clean bowl is always available.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- 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 (10)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 12.9 |
| 2 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 12.3 |
| 3 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 11.6 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 11.0 |
| 5 | Potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 10.3 |
| 6 | Gelling Agents | Gelling agents and thickeners | additive | poor | - | 9.7 |
| 7 | Flavours including Rosemary | Artificial flavourings | additive | poor | - | 9.0 |
| 8 | Vitamins & Minerals (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulphate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite) | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 8.4 |
| 9 | Natural Colour | Caramel Colour | additive | poor | - | 7.7 |
| 10 | Oils including Emu Oil. | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil | poor | - | 7.1 |
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 | -0.3 | 9.191 | -3.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.0% | -0.115 | -0.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.092 | -1.25 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 46.2% | 0.163 | +7.52 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.0% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Recipe graded poor | 33.5% | -0.065 | -2.18 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 9.7% | 0.060 | +0.58 |
| 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 | -32.50 | 0.222 | -7.22 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.3 | 9.191 | -3.02 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.0% | -0.115 | -0.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.092 | -1.25 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 46.2% | 0.163 | +7.52 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.0% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 33.5% | -0.065 | -2.18 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 9.7% | 0.060 | +0.58 |
| 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 | -32.50 | 0.222 | -7.22 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 43.7
- Final score
- 44/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7 | 35 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 4 | 20 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 90 | 450 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Pasture Grazed Lamb (on pack) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced diet (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle on the stomach and skin, it includes non-grain carbohydrates to support digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lamb is a highly digestible protein source, rich in iron and vitamin B12 which may help your dog's heart health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high in the protein dogs need for building strong bones and muscles (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives (on page) | Free-from | 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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