Burgess Puppy Food Rich in Chicken
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meat
Our verdict
Is Burgess Puppy Food Rich in 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.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with wheat, dehydrated poultry proteins and whole as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
83% 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 puppies
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
- 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 29% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 9% |
| Calcium | 2% |
Energy: 353 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Introduce gradually by mixing with the old food over 7–10 days. Adjust feeding according to appetite, environment and activity level, provide fresh clean water, and take treats into account. Puppies may need three or four small meals a day, reducing to two meals as they get older.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 20,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,500 IU/kg; Vitamin E 100 mg/kg; Zinc (as Zinc sulphate monohydrate) 100 mg/kg; Iron (as Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 40 mg/kg; Manganese (as Manganese (II) oxide) 10 mg/kg; Copper (as Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 5 mg/kg; Iodine (as Calcium iodate anhydrous) 1 mg/kg; Selenium (as Sodium selenite) 0.1 mg/kg
Technological additives
Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils 500 mg/kg
Ingredients (13)83% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 44.8%
- carb 26.5%
- supplement 9.9%
- fibre 7.0%
- oil 6.4%
- veg 5.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wholegrain Wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 9.0 |
| 2 | Poultry Meal (17%) | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat · good | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Wholegrain Maize | Whole-Grain Maize | carb · medium | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 8.2 |
| 5 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 7.9 |
| 6 | Poultry Gravy | Poultry | meat · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 7 | Poultry Fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 8 | Maize Gluten Meal | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | Dried Egg | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 6.0 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Yeast (Brewer’s Yeast and Grains) | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Wheat Feed. | Wheat feed | carb · poor | - | 4.9 |
- 1. Wholegrain Wheat9.0% estimated
- 2. Poultry Meal (17%)17% declared17.0% estimated
- 3. Wholegrain Maize8.6% estimated
- 4. Fish Meal8.2% estimated
- 5. Dried Beet Pulp7.9% estimated
- 6. Poultry Gravy7.5% estimated
- 7. Poultry Fat7.1% estimated
- 8. Maize Gluten Meal6.7% estimated
- 9. Dried Egg6.4% estimated
- 10. Whole Linseed6.0% estimated
- 11. Minerals5.6% estimated
- 12. Yeast (Brewer’s Yeast and Grains)5.2% estimated
- 13. Wheat Feed.4.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Burgess
- Contact page
- burgesspetcare.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.burgesspetcare.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 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +2.3 points to the total. However, the presence of ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -8.8. 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 | +2.32 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 6.4% | 0.096 | +0.61 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.4% | -0.115 | -3.61 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.2% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Recipe graded poor | 18.8% | -0.065 | -1.22 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.3% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 83.0% | -0.106 | -8.76 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -0.18 | 0.222 | -0.04 |
| 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 | +2.32 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 6.4% | 0.096 | +0.61 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.4% | -0.115 | -3.61 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.2% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| 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 | 18.8% | -0.065 | -1.22 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.3% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 83.0% | -0.106 | -8.76 |
| 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 | -0.18 | 0.222 | -0.04 |
| 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
- 44.7
- 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.
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29 | 32 | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 | 100 |
| Calcium | 2 | 2.2 | 61.9 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 353 | 390.1 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 20,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1,500 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 100 mg/kg
- Zinc (as Zinc sulphate monohydrate) 100 mg/kg
- Iron (as Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 40 mg/kg
- Manganese (as Manganese (II) oxide) 10 mg/kg
- Copper (as Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 5 mg/kg
- Iodine (as Calcium iodate anhydrous) 1 mg/kg
- Selenium (as Sodium selenite) 0.1 mg/kg
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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 (17% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 3.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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) - 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.
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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Rich in protein" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "MADE IN BRITAIN" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium and minerals to support healthy teeth and bones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Biotin – a B complex vitamin – and zinc to support skin and coat health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Smaller nuggets, specially created for puppy-sized mouths and teeth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| TEETH FRIENDLY (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete food contains all the essential nutrients your puppy requires to thrive (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| COMPLETE NUTRITION (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with calcium (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for all breeds from 6 weeks to 12 months (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MADE IN BRITAIN (on page) | provenance | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 29% protein for young, growing muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Antioxidants to support developing immune systems (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial flavours, colours or added preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in protein (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| A delicious, nutritionally balanced recipe, developed by vets for puppies from 6 weeks to 12 months. (on page) | Functional | 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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