Is Cobber Working Dog a good dog food?
We score it 40/100 (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 40 out of 100 based on several key factors. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6, while the processing format added -6.7 to the total. Additionally, the additive load contributed -4.2, and the additives in the recipe provided +3.5.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe40
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency30
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 2.40%
- Ash
- 0%
- Moisture
- 0%
- Carbohydrates
- 0%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- Phosphorus
- 0%
- Sodium
- 0%
Energy: 370 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 0%
- Fat
- 0%
- Fibre
- 0%
- Ash
- 0%
- Carbohydrates
- 0%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
Moderate Energy / High Energy: Small (5-10kg) 130-170g / 170-250g; Medium (10-25kg) 170-330g / 250-480g; Large (25-40kg) 330-480g / 480-710g. 1 cup ≈ 130g.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
- Your dog avoids lamb: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
- 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 (16)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | Beef and/or Lamb | Beef | meat | medium | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | Wholegrain Wheat | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | Legumes | Carrots | veg | good | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | Wholegrain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Beef Tallow and/or Poultry Oil | Poultry | meat | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | Wholegrain Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Natural Flavour (Chicken and/or Beef) | Smoked Flavour | additive | poor | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Vitamins and Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Yeast Extract (Postbiotics) | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Preservatives | Preservatives | additive | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Amino Acids | Inositol and amino acids | supplement | good | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Antioxidant | Antioxidants | additive | medium | - | 4.3 |
Brand
- Phone
- 1300 666 657
- Contact page
- www.cobberdogfood.com.au
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.cobberdogfood.com.au
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 2026-10-07. 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 | +2.89 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.7% | -0.115 | -3.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 21.3% | 0.163 | +3.47 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.9% | -0.012 | -0.35 |
| Recipe graded poor | 14.0% | -0.065 | -0.91 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.7% | 0.060 | +0.46 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -18.77 | 0.222 | -4.17 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.89 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.7% | -0.115 | -3.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 21.3% | 0.163 | +3.47 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.9% | -0.012 | -0.35 |
| 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 | 14.0% | -0.065 | -0.91 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.7% | 0.060 | +0.46 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -18.77 | 0.222 | -4.17 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 39.9
- Final score
- 40/100
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 | 28 | 30.9 (band 18.397790055248617 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.621546961325967 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.4 | 2.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 98.7 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 370 | 408.8 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Manufacturer identity and address, 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
- "Cobber® Working Dog is a complete dog food, meeting the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) for maintenance of adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobber Working Dog, with optimal protein, fat and vitamins and minerals, gives farm and station dogs everything they need to stay in top condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours or flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cobber® Working Dog is a complete dog food, meeting the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) for maintenance of adult dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 28% PROTEIN 18% FAT for sustained energy (on page) | 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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