Is Harlow Blend ® Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food 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 food achieves an overall score of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +7.4 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -10.6, the processing format removes -6.7, and the carbohydrate content subtracts -1.2.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe49
- Nutritionalmedium94
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited0
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
- Meat makes up an estimated 8% of the dry matter (7% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 22%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Ash
- 10%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.62%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3.05%
- Calcium
- 1.40%
- Phosphorus
- 0.80%
Energy: 305 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
See feeding chart for portions by weight (1–50 kg) and activity level (Puppy / Active Lifestyle / Less Active) in cups per day.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- 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 salmon
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists millet
- 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 (35)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Meal | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 2 | Whole Ground Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 3.7 |
| 3 | Whole Ground Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 4 | Whole Ground Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 5 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.6 |
| 6 | Wild Salmon Meal | Salmon | meat | good | - | 3.5 |
| 7 | Whole Ground Flax Seed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Nutritional Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 9 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Dehydrated Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 11 | L-Lysine | Lysine | supplement | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Garlic Powder | Garlic | veg | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Whey Protein | Whey Protein Concentrate | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 17 | Vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | Vitamin C | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 19 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | D-Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Vitamin A | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 24 | Vitamin K1 | Vitamin K | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Vitamin B12 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin D | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Ferrous Sulphate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.115 | -1.25 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 67.2% | -0.012 | -0.82 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.115 | -1.25 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 67.2% | -0.012 | -0.82 |
| 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 | 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
- 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 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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.8 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.7 | 1.7 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 305 | 337 | 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.
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Free from corn, soy, artificial colours, and preservatives" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designed for sensitive dogs and digestive support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports stool quality and nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps reduce unnecessary dietary complexity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports steady energy and feeding consistency (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from corn, soy, artificial colours, and preservatives (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limited ingredient and low-fat formula (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated for Whole Life Stages® feeding (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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