Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Multi-Protein Recipe
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Multi-Protein Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, oats and barley as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
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
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Doesn't list beef, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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 24% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 4.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.70% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.75% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
not stated
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc 100 mg/kg; Selenium 0.4 mg/kg; Vitamin E 50 IU/kg; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 30 mg/kg; Taurine 0.15 %; Glucosamine 600 mg/kg; Chondroitin Sulfate 700 mg/kg; Total Microorganisms (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) 50000 CFU/g
Technological additives
mixed tocopherols (a preservative)
Ingredients (49)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 53.5%
- meat 12.6%
- carb 10.5%
- veg 7.9%
- additive 6.6%
- oil 4.6%
- fibre 2.4%
- mineral 1.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 2 | oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 3 | barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 4 | whole grain sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 5 | millet | Millet | carb · good | - | 2.6 |
| 6 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 7 | chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 8 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 9 | turkey meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 10 | lamb meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 11 | fish meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 12 | rice bran | Rice bran | fibre · good | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | chicken fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.4 |
| 14 | dried yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 16 | Threonine | Threonine | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 17 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 18 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 20 | menhaden fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 2.2 |
| 21 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 22 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | Tryptophan | L-Tryptophan | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 24 | mixed tocopherols (a preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | d-calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | riboflavin supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens fermentation product | Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | green tea extract | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
- 1. Chicken2.7% estimated
- 2. oatmeal2.7% estimated
- 3. barley2.6% estimated
- 4. whole grain sorghum2.6% estimated
- 5. millet2.6% estimated
- 6. peas2.6% estimated
- 7. chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate)2.5% estimated
- 8. flaxseed2.5% estimated
- 9. turkey meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate)2.5% estimated
- 10. lamb meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate)2.5% estimated
- 11. fish meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate)2.4% estimated
- 12. rice bran2.4% estimated
- 13. chicken fat2.4% estimated
- 14. dried yeast2.3% estimated
- 15. natural flavor2.3% estimated
- 16. Threonine2.3% estimated
- 17. salt2.3% estimated
- 18. DL-Methionine2.2% estimated
- 19. potassium chloride2.2% estimated
- 20. menhaden fish oil2.2% estimated
- 21. choline chloride2.2% estimated
- 22. taurine2.1% estimated
- 23. Tryptophan2.1% estimated
- 24. mixed tocopherols (a preservative)2.1% estimated
- 25. vitamin E supplement2.0% estimated
- 26. zinc proteinate2.0% estimated
- 27. zinc sulfate2.0% estimated
- 28. L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate2.0% estimated
- 29. ferrous sulfate1.9% estimated
- 30. iron proteinate1.9% estimated
- 31. niacin supplement1.9% estimated
- 32. copper sulfate1.8% estimated
- 33. copper proteinate1.8% estimated
- 34. vitamin A supplement1.8% estimated
- 35. sodium selenite1.8% estimated
- 36. manganese sulfate1.7% estimated
- 37. thiamine mononitrate1.7% estimated
- 38. manganese proteinate1.7% estimated
- 39. d-calcium pantothenate1.7% estimated
- 40. riboflavin supplement1.6% estimated
- 41. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.6% estimated
- 42. vitamin B12 supplement1.6% estimated
- 43. calcium iodate1.5% estimated
- 44. dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 45. folic acid1.5% estimated
- 46. vitamin D3 supplement1.5% estimated
- 47. biotin1.4% estimated
- 48. green tea extract1.4% estimated
- 49. rosemary extract1.4% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Canidae
- Website
- https://canidae.com/
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
- canidae.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 48 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 | +6.13 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.115 | -1.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.092 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.0% | 0.163 | +1.13 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.3% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.3% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -8.02 | 0.222 | -1.78 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.13 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.115 | -1.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.092 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.0% | 0.163 | +1.13 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.3% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| 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 | 6.3% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -8.02 | 0.222 | -1.78 |
| 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
- 48.0
- Final score
- 48/100
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.
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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 10 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 93 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.75 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 91.4 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
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 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc 100 mg/kg
- Selenium 0.4 mg/kg
- Vitamin E 50 IU/kg
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 30 mg/kg
- Taurine 0.15 %
- Glucosamine 600 mg/kg
- Chondroitin Sulfate 700 mg/kg
- Total Microorganisms (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) 50000 CFU/g
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents 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.
67/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "OPTIMUM, HIGH PROTEIN" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "With real chicken as the first ingredient, our all life stages dog food ensures complete nutrition and a balanced diet for puppies, adults, and senior dogs." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "complete nutrition for multi-dog families" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 in 1 HEALTH SUPPORT (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| promote healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beautiful skin & coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| a healthy immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| heart health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FOR LARGE BREED DOGS: Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed dry dog food is developed with our vet & pet nutrition experts for large breed dogs of all ages, making mealtimes easy. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With real chicken as the first ingredient, our all life stages dog food ensures complete nutrition and a balanced diet for puppies, adults, and senior dogs. (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| REAL CHICKEN FIRST (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| OPTIMUM, HIGH PROTEIN (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete nutrition for multi-dog families (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crafted with real chicken and 4 other animal protein sources such as turkey, lamb, and fish, our nutrient-rich dog food kibble provides optimum protein levels and great taste, suitable for all ages. (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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