Our verdict
Is Sherbrooke Canin Horizon Pulsar Grain-Free Pork a good dog food?
We score it 45/100 (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: pork
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, 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 (24)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 44.9%
- supplement 27.1%
- meat 10.5%
- additive 7.5%
- carb 5.1%
- oil 4.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 5.5 |
| 2 | red lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 3 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 5.3 |
| 4 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 5.1 |
| 5 | pork | Pork | meat · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 6 | canola oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 4.9 |
| 7 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.8 |
| 8 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.7 |
| 9 | apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 4.6 |
| 10 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 4.5 |
| 11 | bok choy | Bok Choy | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 12 | cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 13 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 14 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.0 |
| 15 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 3.9 |
| 16 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 17 | fructooligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 18 | hydrolyzed yeast | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 19 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 20 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 21 | aspergillus niger fermentation products | Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 22 | pineapple | Pineapple | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | probiotics | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 24 | and chelated vitamins and minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
- 1. Pork meal5.5% estimated
- 2. red lentils5.4% estimated
- 3. peas5.3% estimated
- 4. pea starch5.1% estimated
- 5. pork5.0% estimated
- 6. canola oil4.9% estimated
- 7. flaxseed4.8% estimated
- 8. carrots4.7% estimated
- 9. apples4.6% estimated
- 10. broccoli4.5% estimated
- 11. bok choy4.3% estimated
- 12. cabbage4.2% estimated
- 13. blueberries4.1% estimated
- 14. salt4.0% estimated
- 15. DL-methionine3.9% estimated
- 16. dicalcium phosphate3.8% estimated
- 17. fructooligosaccharides3.7% estimated
- 18. hydrolyzed yeast3.5% estimated
- 19. yucca schidigera extract3.4% estimated
- 20. taurine3.3% estimated
- 21. aspergillus niger fermentation products3.2% estimated
- 22. pineapple3.1% estimated
- 23. probiotics3.0% estimated
- 24. and chelated vitamins and minerals2.9% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 14.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 14.50% |
| Fibre | 4.60% |
| Ash | 6.80% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.30% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
| Sodium | 0.19% |
Energy: 359 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Storage / shelf-life not stated on page
Feeding guide
Daily feeding guide per dog weight (5–120 lbs) split into 2 meals for adults, 3 meals for puppies; gradual 7–10 day transition recommended
No additives recorded yet.
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 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.4 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -2 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.115 | -0.90 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.092 | -0.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.7% | 0.163 | +1.91 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 43.0% | -0.012 | -0.53 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.1% | -0.065 | -0.59 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -9.12 | 0.222 | -2.02 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.115 | -0.90 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.092 | -0.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.7% | 0.163 | +1.91 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 43.0% | -0.012 | -0.53 |
| 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 | 9.1% | -0.065 | -0.59 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| 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 | -9.12 | 0.222 | -2.02 |
| 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
- 44.6
- Final score
- 45/100
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 | 27 | 29.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14.5 | 16 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.6 | 5.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 99.7 |
| Sodium | 0.19 | 0.2 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 90 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 17.6 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 359 | 396.7 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 17.6). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); 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) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared).
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
- "Single protein: pork. No chicken" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "Complete, balanced meal - for all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most ingredients are locally sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low glycemic index (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cooked at low temperature (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes added after the kibble has cooled (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made to order, in small batches, as fresh as possible (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single protein: pork. No chicken (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 66% meat protein (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete, balanced meal - for all life stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ingredients come from the human food supply chain (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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