Clydach Farm Small Breed English Duck
Dry Baked · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Clydach Farm Small Breed English Duck a good dog food?
We score it 69/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete baked dry food for dogs of all life stages, with duck, sweet potatoes and peas as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: duck
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
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 27% · Fat 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.20% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed according to the dog's weight: 1–5 kg: 35–110 g per day; 5–10 kg: 110–185 g per day; 10–20 kg: 185–315 g per day; 20–30 kg: 315–425 g per day; 30–40 kg: 425–530 g per day; 40 kg+: 530 g+ per day. Feeding amounts depend on activity level, age, breed and environment; some dogs need more or less.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamins; Minerals
Ingredients (9)18% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 50.0%
- carb 31.5%
- veg 10.2%
- fibre 4.8%
- supplement 3.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Free-Run Duck (28%) | Duck | meat · medium | 28 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (26%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Gently Dried Duck (20%) | Duck | meat · medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Garden Peas (6%) | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 5.5 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | Duck Stock (2%) | Duck | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 3.5 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Free-Run Duck (28%)28% declared28.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 3. Gently Dried Duck (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 4. Garden Peas (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 5. Potato5.5% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp4.8% estimated
- 7. Whole Linseed4.2% estimated
- 8. Duck Stock (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 9. Omega 3 Supplement3.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-11-02
Brand and contact: Clydach Farm
- Website
- https://clydachfarm.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +44 (0) 800 088 7965
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-11-02
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- clydachfarm.co.uk
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 4.8/5 · 410 reviews
Facebook: 5.0/5 · 14 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The product scored 69 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, which lowered the score. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.9 points, and the meat content contributed +5.5 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-11-02. 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 | +5.89 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.8% | 0.096 | +5.45 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.115 | -1.95 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.0% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 18.0% | -0.106 | -1.90 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.89 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.8% | 0.096 | +5.45 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.115 | -1.95 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.0% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 18.0% | -0.106 | -1.90 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 68.7
- Final score
- 69/100
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 | 27 | 30.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 17 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 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 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 12% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 2 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamins
- Minerals
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 (82% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free Duck" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Our Grain Free Duck uses a simple blend of single source protein and digestible carbohydrates." — supported by the declared single protein data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Free Duck (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our Grain Free Duck uses a simple blend of single source protein and digestible carbohydrates. (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| this diet is loaded with 50% free-run, farm reared Duck, that delivers essential nutrients and delicious taste, in the most nourishing form. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| We gently bake our ingredients at low temperatures. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our recipes are made in small batches, which are hand crafted to lock in the flavour and goodness. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sourcing Duck from farmers we know and trust, we blend the fresh meat with Sweet Potato; a highly digestible, slow release carbohydrate that offers a low glycemic index and a fantastic source of vitamin A and C. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With naturally high levels of Omega 3 and 6, this diet delivers a great source of EPA and DHA to help support a healthy heart, supple joints, cognitive function, visual development and coat/skin condition. (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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