Our verdict
Is Bosch Senior a good dog food?
We score it 34/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Complete extruded dry food for senior dogs, with meat meal, rice and barley as the main ingredients.
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 senior dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids turkey: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 19% · Fat 6%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19% |
| Fat | 6% |
| Fibre | 6.50% |
| Ash | 5% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Calcium | 0.80% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
| Sodium | 0.20% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (18)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 28.5%
- meat 13.3%
- fibre 12.9%
- oil 11.1%
- supplement 9.8%
- veg 9.7%
- additive 8.6%
- other 6.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poultry Meat Meal | Meat Meal | meat · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Millet | Millet | carb · good | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Cellulose Powder | Powdered Cellulose | fibre · poor | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Hydrolysed Protein | Protein Hydrolysate | other · poor | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Animal Fat | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil · poor | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 15 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Green-Lipped Mussel Extract (0.1%) | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Chicory | Chicory | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 18 | Antioxidants | Antioxidants | additive · medium | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Poultry Meat Meal7.7% estimated
- 2. Rice7.5% estimated
- 3. Barley7.2% estimated
- 4. Maize7.0% estimated
- 5. Millet6.8% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp6.6% estimated
- 7. Cellulose Powder6.3% estimated
- 8. Hydrolysed Protein6.1% estimated
- 9. Animal Fat5.9% estimated
- 10. Fish Meal5.7% estimated
- 11. Peas5.4% estimated
- 12. Fish Oil5.2% estimated
- 13. Yeast5.0% estimated
- 14. Potassium Chloride4.7% estimated
- 15. Sodium Chloride4.5% estimated
- 16. Green-Lipped Mussel Extract (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 17. Chicory4.3% estimated
- 18. Antioxidants4.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Bosch
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.bosch-tiernahrung.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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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 34 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +2.4 points to the total. However, the presence of ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.5. Furthermore, the processing format decreased the score by -6.7, and the carbohydrate content lowered the final result by -3.6.
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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.41 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.115 | -3.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.5% | -0.092 | -1.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.8% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.5% | 0.163 | +1.55 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.1% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| Other share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.375 | -1.41 |
| Recipe graded poor | 22.8% | -0.065 | -1.48 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.3% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.9% | -0.106 | -10.55 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -10.57 | 0.222 | -2.35 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.41 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.115 | -3.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.5% | -0.092 | -1.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.8% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.5% | 0.163 | +1.55 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.1% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| Other share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.375 | -1.41 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 22.8% | -0.065 | -1.48 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.3% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.9% | -0.106 | -10.55 |
| 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 | -10.57 | 0.222 | -2.35 |
| 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
- 34.3
- Final score
- 34/100
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.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up 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 | 19 | 20.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 77.2 |
| Fat | 6 | 6.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 74.2 |
| Fibre | 6.5 | 7.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 81.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88 |
| Sodium | 0.2 | 0.2 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 78.6 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
See all current recalls we track.
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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made In Germany (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hundefutter mit reduziertem Energiegehalt (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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