Somerford Raw & Natural Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Formula with Venison & Garbanzo Beans
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Is Somerford Raw & Natural Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Formula with Venison & Garbanzo Beans 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 a final score of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -8.4. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.
80% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe49
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency49
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 32%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 6.90%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.30%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.80%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Reviews
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists ocean fish
- Your dog avoids venison: the label lists venison
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists dried duck protein
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 20.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 (18)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venison (10%) | Venison | meat | good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Lamb Meat Meal | Meat Meal | meat | medium | - | 6.5 |
| 3 | Garbanzo Beans (10%) | Chickpeas | veg | good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 6.3 |
| 5 | Lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 7 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 5.7 |
| 8 | Egg Products | Egg | meat | good | - | 5.5 |
| 9 | Duck Meal | Dried Duck Protein | meat | good | - | 5.3 |
| 10 | Pea Flour | Pea flour | carb | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 11 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 12 | Ocean Fish Meal | Ocean Fish | meat | medium | - | 4.7 |
| 13 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 14 | Dried Chicory Roots | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 15 | Tomatoes | Tomato | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 16 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 17 | Raspberries | Raspberries | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 18 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
Brand
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
- somerfordrawandnatural.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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.096 | +0.48 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.6% | -0.115 | -2.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.092 | -0.93 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.1% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 80.0% | -0.106 | -8.45 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | +6.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.096 | +0.48 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.6% | -0.115 | -2.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.092 | -0.93 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.1% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| 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 | 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 | 80.0% | -0.106 | -8.45 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 49.4
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32 | 35.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 20 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 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.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (20% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared, Feeding guidance given, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly digestible venison protein and small kibble size make this formula easy on your small breed dog’s tummy and teeth. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Probiotics and prebiotic fiber help support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| a blend of venison, lamb, egg, duck and ocean fish proteins provide optimal amino acid nutrition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in proteins and fat, this formula provides the energy that active small dogs need (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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