Our verdict
Is Performadog Puppy Lamb & Fish 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.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists tuna
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (28)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 24.0%
- carb 20.4%
- meat 15.2%
- supplement 14.9%
- unknown 12.9%
- oil 7.2%
- additive 5.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 2 | wild tuna | Tuna | meat · good | - | 4.6 |
| 3 | lamb fat | Sheep fat | oil · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 5 | oat groats | Oat Groats | carb · good | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | sweet lupins | Lupins | carb · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 9 | parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 10 | kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 11 | yeast extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | vitamins A | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 13 | niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 14 | pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | folacin | unmatched | - | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | natural organic acids | Inositol and amino acids | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | calcium | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | phosphorus | Phosphorus | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | sodium | Sodium Nitrite | additive · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 20 | copper | Copper | mineral · good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | zinc | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | iron | Iron | mineral · good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | manganese | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | iodine | Iodine | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | natural flavours | Artificial flavourings | additive · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | natural vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | rosemary oil | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
- 1. Australian lamb4.7% estimated
- 2. wild tuna4.6% estimated
- 3. lamb fat4.5% estimated
- 4. rice4.5% estimated
- 5. oat groats4.4% estimated
- 6. sweet lupins4.3% estimated
- 7. carrots4.2% estimated
- 8. spinach4.1% estimated
- 9. parsley4.0% estimated
- 10. kelp3.9% estimated
- 11. yeast extract3.9% estimated
- 12. vitamins A3.8% estimated
- 13. niacin3.7% estimated
- 14. pantothenate3.6% estimated
- 15. folacin3.5% estimated
- 16. natural organic acids3.4% estimated
- 17. calcium3.4% estimated
- 18. phosphorus3.3% estimated
- 19. sodium3.2% estimated
- 20. copper3.1% estimated
- 21. zinc3.0% estimated
- 22. iron2.9% estimated
- 23. manganese2.9% estimated
- 24. iodine2.8% estimated
- 25. natural flavours2.7% estimated
- 26. Yucca schidigera extract2.6% estimated
- 27. natural vitamin E2.5% estimated
- 28. rosemary oil2.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 29% · Fat 18%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 10% |
| Calcium | 1.90% |
| Phosphorus | 1.40% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Stored within the bag, resealed, in a cool dry place away from heat, direct sunlight and humidity. Consume within three months of opening.
Feeding guide
Weight 2-5 kg: 40-90 g; 5-10 kg: 90-120 g; 10-20 kg: 120-180 g; 20-30 kg: 180-220 g; 30-40 kg: 220-280 g; 40-50 kg: 280-360 g daily. Guidelines only; adjust for age, activity, temperament and condition.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamins A, C, D3, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenate, folacin; Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, copper, zinc, iron, manganese, iodine
Technological additives
Natural vitamin E; Rosemary oil; Yucca schidigera extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18
Brand and contact: Performadog
- Website
- https://performadog.com.au/
- Phone
- 0418 348 804
- Address
- PO Box 372, Whittlesea. VIC. 3575 Australia
- Contact page
- performadog.com.au
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.performadog.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.9 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.3.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.87 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.8% | -0.115 | -3.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.027 | -0.27 |
| 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 | -6.52 | 0.222 | -1.45 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.8% | -0.115 | -3.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.027 | -0.27 |
| 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 | -6.52 | 0.222 | -1.45 |
| 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
- 48.6
- 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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; 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 | 29 | 32 | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.9 | 2.1 | 68.8 |
| Phosphorus | 1.4 | 1.5 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 | 100 |
Scored over 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 2 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamins A, C, D3, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenate, folacin
- Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, copper, zinc, iron, manganese, iodine
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) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientifically balanced holistic food for all growing puppies to maturity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains kelp and yeast extracts and we have added beta glucans for optimum Microbiome support and general health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete balanced diet for everyday feeding (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grass Fed lamb (on pack) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wild Caught tuna (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Yucca schidigera extract (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of gluten, GMO's and dairy products (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Australian Made and Australian Owned (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Meets AAFCO standards (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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