Tales & Tails Das hab ich mir PferdDient - Senior Soft
Dry Extruded complete
Is Tales & Tails Das hab ich mir PferdDient - Senior Soft a good dog food?
We score it 57/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 57 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.7. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -5.4, and the remaining ingredients contributed -2.8.
51% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe57
- Nutritionalmedium93
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 51% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 18.50%
- Fat
- 13%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 11%
- Moisture
- 18%
Energy: 308.9 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14000 IE; Vitamin D3 1000 IE; Vitamin E 100 mg; Taurin 1000 mg; Eisen (Eisen(II)-sulfat-Monohydrat): 50 mg; Jod (wasserfreies Calciumjodat): 1.5 mg; Kupfer (Kupfer(II)-sulfat-Pentahydrat): 10.0 mg; Mangan (Mangan(II)-sulfat-Monohydrat): 5 mg; Zink (Zinksulfat-Monohydrat): 62.5 mg; Selen (Natriumselenit): 0.15 mg
Feeding guide
Hunde bis 5-10kg: 100-165g pro Tag; Hunde von 10kg - 20kg: 165-280g pro Tag; Hunde von 20kg - 30kg: 280-380g pro Tag; Hunde von 30kg - 40kg: 380-470g pro Tag; Hunde ab 40kg: 470-560g pro Tag. Tägliche Gesamtration, frisches Wasser bereitstellen.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (11)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5% Horse | Horse | meat | good | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 2 | 19% dried | unmatched | - | - | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 10.0 |
| 4 | 13% dried | unmatched | - | - | 13 | 13.0 |
| 5 | Parsnip | Parsnips | veg | good | - | 9.4 |
| 6 | Lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 8.8 |
| 7 | Hemp Oil | Hemp Oil | oil | good | - | 8.1 |
| 8 | Protein Hydrolysate (vegetarian) | Protein Hydrolysate | other | poor | - | 7.5 |
| 9 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 10 | Psyllium Husks | Psyllium | fibre | good | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | Green-Lipped Mussel. | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 5.6 |
Brand
- Website
- https://talesandtails.de/
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
- talesandtails.de
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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | +5.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 28.5% | 0.096 | +2.73 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.092 | -1.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.8% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Other share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.375 | -2.83 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.9% | -0.027 | -0.24 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.3% | -0.065 | -0.47 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.3% | 0.060 | +0.44 |
| Undeclared quantities | 51.0% | -0.106 | -5.38 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 28.5% | 0.096 | +2.73 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.092 | -1.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.8% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Other share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.375 | -2.83 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.9% | -0.027 | -0.24 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.3% | -0.065 | -0.47 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.3% | 0.060 | +0.44 |
| Undeclared quantities | 51.0% | -0.106 | -5.38 |
| 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) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 57.3
- Final score
- 57/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.5 | 22.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 82.4 |
| Fat | 13 | 15.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 308.9 | 376.7 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (49% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 9.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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.
33/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 2 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Schonend für Magen & Verdauung: Pferd als einzige Fleischquelle plus Pastinake & Tapioka für gute Verträglichkeit." — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
- "Monoprotein-Rezeptur" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "Ohne Zusatz von Getreide oder Zucker: Ohne Getreide und ohne unnötige Zusätze." — supported by the declared grain-free data.
6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelenkfreundlich: Grünlippmuschel und Hanföl liefern wertvolle Fettsäuren zur Unterstützung von Mobilität & Beweglichkeit. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Unterstützung der Verdauung: Flohsamen regulieren die Verdauung auf natürliche Weise. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Leicht zu kauen: Softes Futter, ideal für Senioren mit empfindlichen Zähnen. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Schonend für Magen & Verdauung: Pferd als einzige Fleischquelle plus Pastinake & Tapioka für gute Verträglichkeit. (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Monoprotein-Rezeptur (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ohne Zusatz von Getreide oder Zucker: Ohne Getreide und ohne unnötige Zusätze. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alleinfuttermittel für Hunde ab dem 7. Lebensjahr (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Allergenarm & Sensitiv: Pferd als hochwertige Proteinquelle für sensible Hunde. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ohne Tierversuche: Für unser Futter werden keine Tierversuche durchgeführt (on page) | Free-from | 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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