Our verdict
Is Sherbrooke Canin Pulsar Grain-Free Chicken 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.
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: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, 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 (44)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 54.5%
- veg 27.2%
- meat 5.8%
- carb 2.9%
- oil 2.9%
- additive 2.6%
- unknown 2.3%
- mineral 1.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | red lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 3 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 4 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 5 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.9 |
| 6 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 7 | liquid egg product | Egg | meat · good | - | 2.8 |
| 8 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 9 | apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 10 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 11 | cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 12 | bok choy | Bok Choy | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 13 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 14 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.6 |
| 15 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 16 | fructooligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | yucca extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 18 | aspergillus niger fermentation products | Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | aspergillus oryzae fermentation products | Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | pineapple | Pineapple | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 21 | fermentation products | unmatched | - | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | vitamin A acetate | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 24 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 26 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 29 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | D-calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | ascorbic acid 2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | manganous oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | magnesium oxide | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
- 1. Chicken meal3.0% estimated
- 2. red lentils3.0% estimated
- 3. peas2.9% estimated
- 4. pea starch2.9% estimated
- 5. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)2.9% estimated
- 6. flaxseed2.8% estimated
- 7. liquid egg product2.8% estimated
- 8. carrots2.8% estimated
- 9. apples2.7% estimated
- 10. broccoli2.7% estimated
- 11. cabbage2.7% estimated
- 12. bok choy2.6% estimated
- 13. blueberries2.6% estimated
- 14. salt2.6% estimated
- 15. DL-methionine2.5% estimated
- 16. fructooligosaccharides2.5% estimated
- 17. yucca extract2.5% estimated
- 18. aspergillus niger fermentation products2.4% estimated
- 19. aspergillus oryzae fermentation products2.4% estimated
- 20. pineapple2.4% estimated
- 21. fermentation products2.3% estimated
- 22. vitamin A acetate2.3% estimated
- 23. vitamin D3 supplement2.3% estimated
- 24. vitamin E supplement2.2% estimated
- 25. vitamin B12 supplement2.2% estimated
- 26. riboflavin2.2% estimated
- 27. niacin2.1% estimated
- 28. folic acid2.1% estimated
- 29. pyridoxine hydrochloride2.1% estimated
- 30. thiamine mononitrate2.0% estimated
- 31. D-calcium pantothenate2.0% estimated
- 32. biotin1.9% estimated
- 33. ascorbic acid 2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)1.9% estimated
- 34. ferrous sulfate1.9% estimated
- 35. iron proteinate1.8% estimated
- 36. zinc sulfate1.8% estimated
- 37. zinc proteinate1.8% estimated
- 38. manganous oxide1.7% estimated
- 39. manganese proteinate1.7% estimated
- 40. copper sulfate1.7% estimated
- 41. copper proteinate1.6% estimated
- 42. calcium iodate1.6% estimated
- 43. sodium selenite1.6% estimated
- 44. magnesium oxide1.5% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 15%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Ash | 6.80% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.30% |
| Calcium | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% |
| Sodium | 0.32% |
Energy: 367 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Recommended daily amount in standard 8 oz cups (≈240 ml), divided into 2 meals/day for adults and 3 meals/day for puppies. Example: 5 lb dog – ⅔ cup puppy, ⅓ cup adult, ⅓ cup senior; 10 lb – 1/⅔/½; 20 lb – 1¾/1¼/1; 40 lb – 3/2/1⅔; 60 lb – 4/2⅔/2¼; 80 lb – 5/3¼/2¾; 100 lb – 6/3¾/3¼; 120 lb – 6¾/4½/3⅔. Gradual transition over 7–10 days recommended.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A acetate; Vitamin D3 supplement; Vitamin E supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Riboflavin; Niacin; Folic acid; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Thiamine mononitrate; D-calcium pantothenate; Biotin; Ascorbic acid 2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C); Ferrous sulfate; Iron proteinate; Zinc sulfate; Zinc proteinate; Manganous oxide; Manganese proteinate; Copper sulfate; Copper proteinate; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite; Magnesium oxide
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative for chicken fat)
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 49 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 +6.1 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 | +6.09 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.115 | -0.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 71.1% | -0.012 | -0.87 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.0% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -3.13 | 0.222 | -0.69 |
| 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 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.115 | -0.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 71.1% | -0.012 | -0.87 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.0% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -3.13 | 0.222 | -0.69 |
| 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
- 49.2
- 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 | 28 | 30.8 (band 18.148351648351653 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.5 (band 5.5453296703296715 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5041208791208792 to 2.5%) | 91.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.85 | 0.9 (band 0.4032967032967034 to 1.6%) | 96.6 |
| Sodium | 0.32 | 0.4 (band 0.10082417582417585+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 87.6 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 17.3 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 367 | 403.3 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 17.3). 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.
Declared fortification: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A acetate
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Vitamin E supplement
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- Folic acid
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Thiamine mononitrate
- D-calcium pantothenate
- Biotin
- Ascorbic acid 2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)
- Ferrous sulfate
- Iron proteinate
- Zinc sulfate
- Zinc proteinate
- Manganous oxide
- Manganese proteinate
- Copper sulfate
- Copper proteinate
- Calcium iodate
- Sodium selenite
- Magnesium oxide
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
- "66% meat protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Complete and balanced meal - all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooked at low temperature (on page) | Functional | 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 pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Most ingredients are sourced locally (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free Chicken (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 66% meat protein (on pack) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made to order in small batches (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ingredients come from the human food supply chain (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced meal - all life stages (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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