Our verdict
Is Sherbrooke Canin Fisherman Salmon & Cod a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (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
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (63)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 40.6%
- veg 28.6%
- meat 12.4%
- fibre 5.7%
- additive 4.6%
- unknown 2.9%
- carb 2.0%
- oil 2.0%
- mineral 1.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Pacific salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 2.1 |
| 2 | fresh Pacific cod | Cod | meat · good | - | 2.1 |
| 3 | salmon meal | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 2.1 |
| 4 | ocean whitefish meal | White Fish | meat · good | - | 2.1 |
| 5 | Pacific Cod Vita cubes | Cod | meat · good | - | 2.0 |
| 6 | cod liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 2.0 |
| 7 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | sweet potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.0 |
| 9 | salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 11 | tomato pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 12 | chicory root extract | Chicory Root Extract | fibre · good | - | 1.9 |
| 13 | kelp meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 14 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 15 | carob | Carob | fibre · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 16 | cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 17 | ginger root | Ginger | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 18 | apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 19 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 20 | spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 21 | pumpkins | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 22 | elderberry extract | Elderberry | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 23 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 24 | thyme extract | Thyme | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 25 | Yucca Schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 26 | green tea extract | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 27 | turmeric root | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 28 | fennel | Fennel | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 29 | paprika | Paprika | veg · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 30 | cayenne | Cayenne Pepper | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 31 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 32 | yeast culture | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 33 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 34 | Saccharomyces cerevisiae dried fermentation extract | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 35 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 36 | yeast extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 37 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 38 | dried Lactobacillus fermentation extract | unmatched | - | - | 1.5 |
| 39 | dehydrated Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 40 | dehydrated Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 41 | dehydrated Bifidobacterium bifidum thermophilum fermentation product | Bifidobacterium bifidum | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 42 | dehydrated Streptococcus faecium fermentation product | unmatched | - | - | 1.4 |
| 43 | glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 44 | chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 45 | niacinamide | Niacinamide | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 48 | vitamin A | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 49 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 50 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | vitamin D3 | Vitamin D | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 54 | vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 56 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 57 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.2 |
| 58 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 59 | manganous oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 60 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 61 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 62 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 63 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.1 |
- 1. Fresh Pacific salmon2.1% estimated
- 2. fresh Pacific cod2.1% estimated
- 3. salmon meal2.1% estimated
- 4. ocean whitefish meal2.1% estimated
- 5. Pacific Cod Vita cubes2.0% estimated
- 6. cod liver2.0% estimated
- 7. peas2.0% estimated
- 8. sweet potatoes2.0% estimated
- 9. salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid)2.0% estimated
- 10. flaxseed2.0% estimated
- 11. tomato pomace1.9% estimated
- 12. chicory root extract1.9% estimated
- 13. kelp meal1.9% estimated
- 14. blueberries1.9% estimated
- 15. carob1.9% estimated
- 16. cranberries1.9% estimated
- 17. ginger root1.8% estimated
- 18. apples1.8% estimated
- 19. carrots1.8% estimated
- 20. spinach1.8% estimated
- 21. pumpkins1.8% estimated
- 22. elderberry extract1.8% estimated
- 23. rosemary extract1.7% estimated
- 24. thyme extract1.7% estimated
- 25. Yucca Schidigera extract1.7% estimated
- 26. green tea extract1.7% estimated
- 27. turmeric root1.7% estimated
- 28. fennel1.7% estimated
- 29. paprika1.6% estimated
- 30. cayenne1.6% estimated
- 31. salt1.6% estimated
- 32. yeast culture1.6% estimated
- 33. calcium carbonate1.6% estimated
- 34. Saccharomyces cerevisiae dried fermentation extract1.6% estimated
- 35. L-carnitine1.5% estimated
- 36. yeast extract1.5% estimated
- 37. natural flavor1.5% estimated
- 38. dried Lactobacillus fermentation extract1.5% estimated
- 39. dehydrated Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 40. dehydrated Lactobacillus casei fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 41. dehydrated Bifidobacterium bifidum thermophilum fermentation product1.4% estimated
- 42. dehydrated Streptococcus faecium fermentation product1.4% estimated
- 43. glucosamine1.4% estimated
- 44. chondroitin1.4% estimated
- 45. niacinamide1.4% estimated
- 46. vitamin E1.4% estimated
- 47. calcium pantothenate1.3% estimated
- 48. vitamin A1.3% estimated
- 49. riboflavin1.3% estimated
- 50. thiamine mononitrate1.3% estimated
- 51. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.3% estimated
- 52. vitamin D31.3% estimated
- 53. folic acid1.2% estimated
- 54. vitamin B121.2% estimated
- 55. zinc sulfate1.2% estimated
- 56. zinc proteinate1.2% estimated
- 57. iron proteinate1.2% estimated
- 58. copper sulfate1.2% estimated
- 59. manganous oxide1.1% estimated
- 60. copper proteinate1.1% estimated
- 61. manganese proteinate1.1% estimated
- 62. calcium iodate1.1% estimated
- 63. sodium selenite1.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 30% · Fat 16%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Ash | 10% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 4.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1% |
| Calcium | 1.60% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 350 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store the bag in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Seal the bag tightly after each use to preserve the freshness of omega-3s. Preferably use before the date printed on the packaging.
Feeding guide
Serve at room temperature in a clean bowl. Ensure constant access to fresh water. Refer to the packaging for the feeding chart based on the dog's weight and activity. Transition gradually over 7-10 days.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Niacinamide; Vitamin E; Calcium pantothenate; Vitamin A; Riboflavin; Thiamine mononitrate; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin D3; Folic acid; Vitamin B12; Zinc sulfate; Zinc proteinate; Iron proteinate; Copper sulfate; Manganous oxide; Copper proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite; L-carnitine; Vitamin A 20,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 125 IU/kg
Technological additives
Salmon oil preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid
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?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 50 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | +6.30 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.115 | -0.08 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.3% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.4% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.2% | -0.065 | -0.27 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| 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 | -5.59 | 0.222 | -1.24 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.30 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.115 | -0.08 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.3% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.4% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.2% | -0.065 | -0.27 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| 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 | 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 | -5.59 | 0.222 | -1.24 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.0
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.6 | 1.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 58.6 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 350 | 386.7 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 58.6). 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.
Declared fortification: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- Niacinamide
- Vitamin E
- Calcium pantothenate
- Vitamin A
- Riboflavin
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3
- Folic acid
- Vitamin B12
- Zinc sulfate
- Zinc proteinate
- Iron proteinate
- Copper sulfate
- Manganous oxide
- Copper proteinate
- Manganese proteinate
- Calcium iodate
- Sodium selenite
- L-carnitine
- Vitamin A 20,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 125 IU/kg
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) | 10/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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
- "Rich in animal proteins (30%)" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific ingredients (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cognitive support thanks to marine DHA (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Shiny and silky coat guaranteed by omega-3s (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural anti-inflammatory for sensitive skin and joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Integrated glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 5 probiotic strains for a healthy gut microbiome (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (no corn, wheat, or soy) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highest omega-3 content in the Valens range (4.2%) (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in animal proteins (30%) (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No hormones, antibiotics, by-products, or artificial preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Moderate fat content (16%) to help maintain a healthy weight (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for all life stages (puppy, adult, senior) (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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