Truebluepetcare Working Dog Aussie Beef Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded complete
Is Truebluepetcare Working Dog Aussie Beef Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (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 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.3 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -2.4 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe47
- Nutritionalmedium100
- 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.
- Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 9%
- Moisture
- 9%
- Carbohydrates
- 31%
Energy: 360 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 30.80%
- Fat
- 19.80%
- Fibre
- 4.40%
- Ash
- 9.90%
- Carbohydrates
- 34.10%
Additives & feeding info
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants (Mixed Tocopherols)
Feeding guide
1 Standard Metric Cup (250ml) = 130g. Light Work / Hard Work (cups/day): 10kg 1.25/1.5; 15kg 1.75/2; 20kg 2.25/2.5; 25kg 2.25/3; 50kg 3/3.5. Puppies: up to 3x adult light work from weaning to 4 months (3-4 meals/day), up to 2x from 4 months to adult (2-3 meals/day). Can be fed dry or rehydrated (1:1 water to kibble). Pregnant/lactating: increase by 10-15% from week 5, ~50% more at whelping.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists cereals
- 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 (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Meal | Beef | meat | medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Cereals (Wheat and/or Sorghum, Bran) | Cereals | carb | poor | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil | medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Chicken (Hydrolysed, Broth) | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Beans | Fava Beans | veg | medium | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Vitamins | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Omega 3 (DHA) | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Algimun® | unmatched | - | - | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Mixed Tocopherols. | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 4.1 |
Brand
- [email protected]
- Contact page
- truebluepetcare.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
- truebluepetcare.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 2026-09-26. 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.27 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.115 | -1.08 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.092 | -0.94 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.4% | 0.163 | +1.85 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 33.9% | -0.012 | -0.41 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.027 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.5% | -0.065 | -0.49 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.5% | 0.060 | +0.45 |
| 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 | -10.68 | 0.222 | -2.37 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.27 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.115 | -1.08 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.092 | -0.94 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.4% | 0.163 | +1.85 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 33.9% | -0.012 | -0.41 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.027 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.5% | -0.065 | -0.49 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.5% | 0.060 | +0.45 |
| 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 | -10.68 | 0.222 | -2.37 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 47.2
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 30.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 360 | 395.6 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) | 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) | 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 (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
- "A complete and balanced dog food you can rely on" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat First - Locally sourced, Aussie Meat is the first ingredient (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Plus 5 Healthy Extras (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 28% Protein - Protein to build and repair body tissue, muscle and hair in working dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proudly Australian Made & Owned (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 18% Fat - Fat as the main source of Energy for speed and stamina (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A complete and balanced dog food you can rely on (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Smart Dog - Contains DHA and Choline which have been shown to improve brain development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin & Coat - Contains Zinc and Omega 3, 6 Fatty Acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Joint Health - Contains Glucosamine & Chondroitin to support healthy joints in working dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Electrolytes - Contains Electrolytes to help reduce muscle fatigue and retain fluids during high work loads (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Immunity and Gut Health - Contains Algimun® a unique combination of seaweed supporting immunity and gut health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (25kg or more as an adult) (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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