Sherbrooke Canin Pulsar Dog Food, Whole Grain Chicken
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Sherbrooke Canin Pulsar Dog Food, Whole Grain Chicken 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
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
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 (27)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 30.9%
- veg 27.4%
- carb 18.2%
- meat 9.5%
- additive 6.2%
- oil 4.4%
- fibre 3.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | hulled whole barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | whole rye | Rye | carb · good | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | whole rolled oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | quinoa | Quinoa | carb · good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | bok choy | Bok Choy | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | threonine | Threonine | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | L-lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | hydrolyzed yeast | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | probiotics | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | chelated vitamins and minerals. | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Chicken meal4.9% estimated
- 2. hulled whole barley4.8% estimated
- 3. whole rye4.7% estimated
- 4. chicken4.6% estimated
- 5. whole rolled oats4.5% estimated
- 6. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)4.4% estimated
- 7. flaxseed4.3% estimated
- 8. quinoa4.2% estimated
- 9. dicalcium phosphate4.2% estimated
- 10. carrots4.1% estimated
- 11. apples4.0% estimated
- 12. broccoli3.9% estimated
- 13. bok choy3.8% estimated
- 14. cabbage3.7% estimated
- 15. blueberries3.6% estimated
- 16. salt3.5% estimated
- 17. potassium chloride3.4% estimated
- 18. inulin3.3% estimated
- 19. threonine3.3% estimated
- 20. choline chloride3.2% estimated
- 21. taurine3.1% estimated
- 22. yucca schidigera extract3.0% estimated
- 23. L-lysine2.9% estimated
- 24. DL-methionine2.8% estimated
- 25. hydrolyzed yeast2.7% estimated
- 26. probiotics2.6% estimated
- 27. chelated vitamins and minerals.2.5% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 14%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3.70% |
| Ash | 8.40% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.30% |
| Calcium | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% |
| Sodium | 0.19% |
Energy: 362 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Divide into 2 meals/day for adults, 3 meals/day for puppies. Recommended amounts per day in 8 oz (≈240 ml) cups: 5 lbs – Puppy ⅔, Adult ⅓, Senior ⅓; 10 lbs – 1, ⅔, ½; 20 lbs – 1¾, 1¼, 1; 40 lbs – 3, 2, 1⅔; 60 lbs – 4, 2⅔, 2¼; 80 lbs – 5, 3¼, 2¾; 100 lbs – 6, 3¾, 3¼; 120 lbs – 6¾, 4½, 3⅔ cups. Adjust based on activity, metabolism and condition; transition over 7–10 days.
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 a final score of 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.6.
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 | +6.24 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.115 | -2.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.29 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 40.2% | -0.012 | -0.49 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.55 | 0.222 | -1.68 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.115 | -2.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.29 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 40.2% | -0.012 | -0.49 |
| 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 | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -7.55 | 0.222 | -1.68 |
| 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
- 44.8
- 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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.7 | 4.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 98.1 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.19 | 0.2 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 75 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 17.6 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 362 | 400 | 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) - 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete and balanced meal - all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
13 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 |
| Prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes added when the kibble is cooled (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-6 (min)* 0.3% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made to order in small batches, as fresh as possible (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Micro-organisms (probiotics)* 600 million CFU/lb (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ingredients are sourced from the human food supply chain (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken + whole grains (barley, rye, oats) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Taurine (min) 0.2% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 (min)* 1% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low-temperature cooking (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced meal - all life stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back (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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