Is Wildborn Active Highlands 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.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 45 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -7.3 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +2.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
69% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe45
- Nutritionalmedium95
- Transparency56
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Around 57% of the recipe is generic or unspecified ingredients.
- High in fat: 21% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Meat makes up an estimated 0% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28.50%
- Fat
- 20.50%
- Fibre
- 3.40%
- Ash
- 7.60%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.50%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3.20%
- Calcium
- 1.80%
- Phosphorus
- 1.15%
Energy: 408 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 15 200 I.E.; Vitamin D3: 1 220 I.E.; Vitamin E (als all rac-α Tocopherylacetat): 155 mg; Kupfer (als Kupfer-II-Sulfat, Pentahydrat): 10 mg; Zink (als Zinkoxid): 90 mg; Zink (als Aminosäure-Zinkchelat, Hydrat): 45 mg; Jod (als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei): 2 mg; Selen (als Natriumselenit): 0,2 mg; Taurin: 500 mg; DL-Methionin: 1500 mg
Feeding guide
Daily amounts for adult dogs based on weight (5–80 kg) and activity level (normal vs. high performance); ranges e.g. 5 kg: 105–145 g (normal) / 150–200 g (high performance); 80 kg: 750–830 g / 1050–1165 g.
Reviews
4 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 20.5% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 (28)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | besteht aus 83 % Huhn | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.8 |
| 2 | 12 % Truthahn | unmatched | - | - | 12 | 12.0 |
| 3 | 5 % Ente | unmatched | - | - | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Kartoffel | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 5 | Kartoffelstärke (14 %) | Potato starch | carb | poor | 14 | 14.0 |
| 6 | Geflügelfett | Poultry Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 7 | Zellulosefasern | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Proteinhydrolysat | Protein Hydrolysate | other | poor | - | 3.5 |
| 9 | Süßkartoffel (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.4 |
| 10 | Fischöl | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 3.3 |
| 11 | Kräuter u | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Brombeerblätter (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | Mistelkraut (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Kamillenblüten (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | Enzianwurzel (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.9 |
| 16 | Tausendgüldenkraut (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | Preiselbeeren | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 18 | Blaubeeren (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Grünlippmuschelextrakt | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Spinat | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Tomatenmark (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | Äpfel (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Karotten | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 24 | Erbsen | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Leinsaat | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | Ringelblumenblüten (getrocknet) | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | getrocknet 0.03% | unmatched | - | - | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.wildborn.com/
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
- www.wildborn.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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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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.34 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.115 | -1.05 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.375 | -1.34 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 57.4% | -0.027 | -1.52 |
| Recipe graded poor | 17.5% | -0.065 | -1.13 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 14.0% | 0.060 | +0.84 |
| Undeclared quantities | 69.0% | -0.106 | -7.28 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.115 | -1.05 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.375 | -1.34 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 57.4% | -0.027 | -1.52 |
| Recipe graded poor | 17.5% | -0.065 | -1.13 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 14.0% | 0.060 | +0.84 |
| Undeclared quantities | 69.0% | -0.106 | -7.28 |
| 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 | 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
- 45.1
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28.5 | 31.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 20.5 | 22.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.4 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.8 | 2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.15 | 1.3 (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) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 408 | 450.8 | 50 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). 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.
Portion-control flag: 408 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 22.7% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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 (31% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 6.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents 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
- "enthält alle notwendigen Nährstoffe, Vitamine und Mineralien" — supported by the declared complete and balanced 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypoallergene Zusammensetzung (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| empfohlen für Allergiker (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| leicht verdaulich (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fleisch in Lebensmittelqualität aus kontrollierter Herkunft (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alleinfuttermittel für ausgewachsene Hunde (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 92 % tierisches Protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| natürlich angepasste Kombination von Gemüse, Obst und Kräutern (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| frei von Zucker, Soja, Bleichmitteln, Vitamin K3, Geruchs-Farb- oder Geschmacksverstärkern und künstlichen Konservierungsmitteln (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fleischanteil 100 % vom heimischen Geflügel (Huhn, Ente, Pute) und Pangasius, ohne Getreide (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Hundefutter mit frischem Huhn, Truthahn, Ente, Pangasius und Kartoffeln (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| enthält alle notwendigen Nährstoffe, Vitamine und Mineralien (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| ausgewogener Anteil an Omega-6- und Omega-3-Fettsäuren (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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