Our verdict
Is Sherbrooke Canin Dinner Patties Beef a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (28)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 38.2%
- supplement 28.3%
- meat 22.7%
- additive 6.5%
- mineral 4.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 2 | beef liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 4.6 |
| 3 | beef kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | beef heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | - | 4.5 |
| 5 | beef tripe | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | beef bone | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | pumpkin seed | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | organic cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 9 | organic spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 10 | organic broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 11 | organic beets | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | organic carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 13 | organic squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 14 | organic blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | fenugreek seed | Fenugreek | veg · good | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | sodium phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | tocopherols (a preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 3.2 |
| 20 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | vitamins | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Pediococcus acidilactici | Pediococcus Acidilactici | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Lactobacillus acidophilus | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Bifidobacterium longum | Bifidobacterium Longum | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Bacillus coagulans | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
- 1. Beef4.7% estimated
- 2. beef liver4.6% estimated
- 3. beef kidney4.5% estimated
- 4. beef heart4.5% estimated
- 5. beef tripe4.4% estimated
- 6. beef bone4.3% estimated
- 7. pumpkin seed4.2% estimated
- 8. organic cranberries4.1% estimated
- 9. organic spinach4.0% estimated
- 10. organic broccoli3.9% estimated
- 11. organic beets3.9% estimated
- 12. organic carrots3.8% estimated
- 13. organic squash3.7% estimated
- 14. organic blueberries3.6% estimated
- 15. fenugreek seed3.5% estimated
- 16. dried kelp3.4% estimated
- 17. potassium chloride3.4% estimated
- 18. sodium phosphate3.3% estimated
- 19. tocopherols (a preservative)3.2% estimated
- 20. choline chloride3.1% estimated
- 21. taurine3.0% estimated
- 22. calcium carbonate2.9% estimated
- 23. vitamins2.9% estimated
- 24. minerals2.8% estimated
- 25. Pediococcus acidilactici2.7% estimated
- 26. Lactobacillus acidophilus2.6% estimated
- 27. Bifidobacterium longum2.5% estimated
- 28. Bacillus coagulans2.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 44% · Fat 35%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 44% |
| Fat | 35% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 5% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Serve as is or rehydrate by adding warm water. To rehydrate, crumble and add 1/4 cup of water for every two patties. Ensure fresh water is always available.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
tocopherols (a preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Sherbrooke Canin
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
- sherbrookecanin.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?
The overall score is 70 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages weighed the score down by -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.9 points, the processing format added +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.86 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.6% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.9% | 0.163 | +1.78 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 48.9% | -0.012 | -0.60 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.3% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.3% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -7.76 | 0.222 | -1.72 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.6% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.9% | 0.163 | +1.78 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 48.9% | -0.012 | -0.60 |
| 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 | 3.3% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.3% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -7.76 | 0.222 | -1.72 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.0
- Final score
- 70/100
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 | 44 | 46.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 35 | 36.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-free, potato-free, gluten-free, no added hormones or antibiotics" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Grass-fed raw beef with beef liver, heart, kidney, tripe, and bone: a complete carnivorous dinner" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added probiotics and antioxidants for digestion and immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete stand-alone meal or used as a topper on kibble (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free, potato-free, gluten-free, no added hormones or antibiotics (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freeze-dried patty format: raw nutrition with the convenience of dry food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grass-fed raw beef with beef liver, heart, kidney, tripe, and bone: a complete carnivorous dinner (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pure freeze-dried raw recipe 95% beef, organs and bone, nutrient-rich ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic fruits and vegetables, enriched with vitamins and minerals (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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