Harlow Blend ® Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Dry Dog Food – Whole Life Stages®
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Our verdict
Is Harlow Blend ® Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Dry Dog Food – Whole Life Stages® a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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 all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (49)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 43.6%
- veg 33.9%
- carb 7.9%
- meat 7.8%
- oil 5.1%
- additive 1.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.7 |
| 2 | whole brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 3 | hulless barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 4 | whole oats | Oat Groats | carb · good | - | 2.6 |
| 5 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.6 |
| 6 | dehydrated chicken liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 2.6 |
| 7 | dehydrated whole eggs | Egg | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 8 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.5 |
| 9 | whole ground flax seed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 10 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 11 | nutritional yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 12 | dehydrated carrots | Dehydrated Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | dehydrated pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 14 | dehydrated cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | dehydrated spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 16 | dehydrated broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 17 | dehydrated green apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 18 | dehydrated blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | dehydrated pears | Pears | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 20 | dehydrated bananas | Banana | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 21 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 22 | dandelion | Dandelion Root | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | paprika | Paprika | veg · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 24 | l-lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | whey protein | Whey Protein Concentrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | Dl-methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | vitamin C | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | D-biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | vitamin A | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | vitamin B1 | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | vitamin D3 | Vitamin D | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | copper sulphate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | calcium iodate. | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
- 1. Chicken meal2.7% estimated
- 2. whole brown rice2.7% estimated
- 3. hulless barley2.6% estimated
- 4. whole oats2.6% estimated
- 5. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E)2.6% estimated
- 6. dehydrated chicken liver2.6% estimated
- 7. dehydrated whole eggs2.5% estimated
- 8. salmon oil2.5% estimated
- 9. whole ground flax seed2.5% estimated
- 10. dried kelp2.5% estimated
- 11. nutritional yeast2.4% estimated
- 12. dehydrated carrots2.4% estimated
- 13. dehydrated pumpkin2.4% estimated
- 14. dehydrated cranberries2.3% estimated
- 15. dehydrated spinach2.3% estimated
- 16. dehydrated broccoli2.3% estimated
- 17. dehydrated green apple2.3% estimated
- 18. dehydrated blueberries2.2% estimated
- 19. dehydrated pears2.2% estimated
- 20. dehydrated bananas2.2% estimated
- 21. turmeric2.2% estimated
- 22. dandelion2.1% estimated
- 23. paprika2.1% estimated
- 24. l-lysine2.1% estimated
- 25. rosemary extract2.0% estimated
- 26. whey protein2.0% estimated
- 27. choline chloride2.0% estimated
- 28. Dl-methionine2.0% estimated
- 29. vitamin E1.9% estimated
- 30. vitamin C1.9% estimated
- 31. niacin1.9% estimated
- 32. D-biotin1.8% estimated
- 33. riboflavin1.8% estimated
- 34. vitamin A1.8% estimated
- 35. vitamin B11.8% estimated
- 36. thiamine mononitrate1.7% estimated
- 37. vitamin B121.7% estimated
- 38. vitamin D31.7% estimated
- 39. folic acid1.7% estimated
- 40. calcium carbonate1.6% estimated
- 41. sodium chloride1.6% estimated
- 42. potassium chloride1.6% estimated
- 43. ferrous sulfate1.5% estimated
- 44. zinc proteinate1.5% estimated
- 45. copper sulphate1.5% estimated
- 46. manganese proteinate1.5% estimated
- 47. calcium pantothenate1.4% estimated
- 48. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.4% estimated
- 49. calcium iodate.1.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 13.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 13.50% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.62% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.05% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 320.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Pet Weight — Daily Feeding. 1–10 kg: Puppy 1 1/4 – 2 1/2 cups per feeding; Active Lifestyle 3/4 – 1 1/2 cups per day; Less Active 1/2 – 1 1/4 cups per day. 11–20 kg: Puppy 2 1/2 – 3 cups per feeding; Active 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 cups per day; Less Active 1 1/4 – 2 cups per day. 21–35 kg: Puppy 3 – 3 1/2 cups per feeding; Active 2 1/4 – 3 1/4 cups per day; Less Active 2 – 2 3/4 cups per day. 36–50 kg: Puppy 3 1/2 – 4 1/4 cups per feeding; Active 3 1/4 – 5 cups per day; Less Active 2 3/4 – 3 3/4 cups per day.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Harlow Blend ®
- Website
- https://harlowblend.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +1 (833) 468-9888
- Address
- 2275 Upper Middle Road, Unit #101 Oakville, ON, Canada L6H 0C3
- Contact page
- harlowblend.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- harlowblend.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This food achieves an overall score of 48 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +7.5 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -10.6, the processing format removes -6.7, and the carbohydrate content subtracts -0.9.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.52 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.115 | -0.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 31.1% | -0.005 | -0.16 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.6% | 0.163 | +0.27 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 45.5% | -0.012 | -0.55 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.6% | -0.065 | -0.10 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -1.95 | 0.222 | -0.43 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.52 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.115 | -0.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 31.1% | -0.005 | -0.16 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.6% | 0.163 | +0.27 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 45.5% | -0.012 | -0.55 |
| 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 | 1.6% | -0.065 | -0.10 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| 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 | -1.95 | 0.222 | -0.43 |
| 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
- 47.9
- Final score
- 48/100
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 | 25 | 27.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.2 |
| Fat | 13.5 | 14.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 88.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 320.5 | 354.1 | 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); 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.
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) - 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) | 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 (Additives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports digestion and nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes consistent stool quality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Provides steady, balanced energy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports overall metabolic function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated for Whole Life Stages® feeding (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken as the primary protein source (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from corn, soy, artificial colours, and preservatives (on page) | Free-from | 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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