Is Harlow Blend ® Grain-Free Fish Fusion a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (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 score of 53 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.8 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe53
- 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
- Scores 53, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 30%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Ash
- 10%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Calcium
- 1.40%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
Energy: 332.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Choline chloride; Vitamin A; Vitamin D3; Vitamin E; Vitamin B12; Thiamine mononitrate; Riboflavin; Calcium pantothenate; Niacin; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Folic acid; Calcium carbonate; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite; Copper sulphate; Copper proteinate; Ferrous sulphate; Iron proteinate; Potassium chloride; Manganese proteinate; Manganese sulphate; Zinc sulphate; Zinc proteinate
Feeding guide
1–10 kg: Puppy 2–2½ cups/feeding; Active ¾–1½ cups/day; Less Active ½–1 cup/day. 11–20 kg: Puppy 2¼–2¾ cups/feeding; Active 1½–2 cups/day; Less Active 1–1¾ cups/day. 21–35 kg: Puppy 2¾–3 cups/feeding; Active 2–3 cups/day; Less Active 1¾–2½ cups/day. 36–50 kg: Puppy 3–3¼ cups/feeding; Active 3–5 cups/day; Less Active 2½–3½ cups/day.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (26)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh whitefish (atlantic cod, sole, flounder) | White Fish | meat | good | - | 5.1 |
| 2 | EU wild salmon meal | Salmon | meat | good | - | 5.0 |
| 3 | lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 4 | herring meal | Herring Meal | meat | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 5 | sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 4.7 |
| 6 | dehydrated peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 4.6 |
| 7 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 8 | EU salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 4.4 |
| 9 | dehydrated fruit and vegetables: tomatoes | Vegetables | veg | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 10 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 11 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 12 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 13 | pumpkins | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 14 | pears | Pears | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
| 15 | apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 16 | bananas | Banana | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 17 | cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 18 | spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 19 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | turmeric powder | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | paprika | Paprika | veg | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | green lipped mussels | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | parsley powder | Parsley | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | whey protein | Whey Protein Concentrate | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
Brand
- 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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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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.115 | -0.25 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.2% | -0.092 | -0.75 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 54.7% | -0.005 | -0.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.2% | -0.012 | -0.19 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.82 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.115 | -0.25 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.2% | -0.092 | -0.75 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 54.7% | -0.005 | -0.28 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.2% | -0.012 | -0.19 |
| 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 | 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 | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 53.2
- Final score
- 53/100
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 | 30 | 33.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 99.7 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 332.5 | 367.4 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
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) | 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 (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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Formulated without grains, artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| high-quality fish protein (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports healthy skin and coat to help minimize shedding (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports healthy digestion and nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes consistent stool quality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports healthy energy metabolism and overall vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with chelated minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated without grains, artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium grain-free nutrition featuring high-quality fish protein to support healthy digestion, healthy skin and coat, reduced shedding, and lifelong vitality for dogs of all life stages. (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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