Is blackhawk.com.au Working Dog Lamb & Beef a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (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 rating of 49 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe49
- Nutritionalmedium91
- 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
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 32%
- Fat
- 22%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 10%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Calcium
- 2.30%
- Phosphorus
- 1.70%
Energy: 409 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B12; Vitamin C; Vitamin D; Vitamin E; Vitamin K; Thiamin; Riboflavin; Niacin; Pantothenic Acid; Biotin; Folic Acid; Calcium; Phosphorus; Potassium; Zinc; Iron; Magnesium; Selenium; Iodine; Chondroitin Sulphate; D-Glucosamine HCL; DL Methionine; L-Lysine; L-Carnitine Powder; Tryptophan; Taurine; EPA/DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E); Citric Acid; Rosemary Extract; Natural Antioxidants; Probiotic (Bacillus coagulans)
Feeding guide
Up to 5kg: 65-110g (½–¾ cups); 5-10kg: 110-180g (¾–1¼ cups); 10-15kg: 180-245g (1¼–2 cups); 15-25kg: 245-415g (2–3 cups); 25-35kg: 415-465g (3–3¾ cups); 35-45kg: 465-560g (3¾–4½ cups); Over 45kg+ add 100g per 10kg of body weight. 1 Metric Cup ≈ 125g.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids lamb: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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 (34)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Meat Meal | Meat Meal | meat | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 2 | Beef Meat Meal | Meat Meal | meat | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 3 | Oats | Oats | carb | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 4 | Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 5 | Field Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols [source of Vitamin E], Citric Acid, Rosemary Extract) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 7 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 3.5 |
| 9 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 10 | Chicken Digest | Digest | meat | poor | - | 3.4 |
| 11 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | Essential Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 14 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 16 | Eggs Dried | Egg | meat | good | - | 3.0 |
| 17 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 19 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Probiotic (Bacillus coagulans) | Probiotic | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Natural Antioxidants | Antioxidants | additive | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Emu Oil | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 24 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Tomato Powder | Tomato Powder | veg | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | D-Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Dandelion | Dandelion Root | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Peppermint Tea | Peppermint | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 34 | Rosemary. | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
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 | +6.41 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.115 | -1.54 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.092 | -1.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.0% | 0.163 | +1.15 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.027 | -0.05 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.4% | -0.065 | -0.22 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.4% | -0.179 | -0.60 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.4% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -6.77 | 0.222 | -1.50 |
| 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 | +6.41 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.115 | -1.54 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.092 | -1.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.0% | 0.163 | +1.15 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.027 | -0.05 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.4% | -0.065 | -0.22 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.4% | -0.179 | -0.60 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.4% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -6.77 | 0.222 | -1.50 |
| 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
- 49.3
- Final score
- 49/100
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 | 32 | 35.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 22 | 24.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 2.3 | 2.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 98.3 |
| Phosphorus | 1.7 | 1.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 82.6 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 91.2 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 409 | 451.9 | 50 |
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.
Portion-control flag: 409 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 24.3% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "32% Protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| high endurance formula (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high in protein and fat to promote sustained energy release, strong lean muscles as well as healthy joints and coats (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated for sustained energy release (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible protein with real Australian meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with Emu Oil (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| From a blend of healthy fats and oils, including Emu Oil (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 22% Fat (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 32% Protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports muscles and joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lamb and beef are rich in zinc and vitamin B12 which promote cardiovascular health, aid metabolism and boost vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High quality protein supports muscle and joint repair (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beneficial natural ingredients may help manage the stresses of heavy workloads (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profile for the maintenance of adult dogs (on pack) | Nutrient | 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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