Dr. Clauder's High Premium Adult Grainfree
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Dr. Clauder's High Premium Adult Grainfree a good dog food?
We score it 59/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with poultry, dehydrated poultry proteins and potato flour as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
50% 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 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
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- 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 32% · Fat 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 7.90% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.85% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.90% |
| Calcium | 1.35% |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% |
| Sodium | 0.40% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 18000 IE; Vitamin D3 1500 IE; Vitamin E 145 mg; Vitamin B1 20 mg; Vitamin B2 20 mg; Vitamin B6 20 mg; Vitamin B12 41 mcg; Biotin 300 mcg; Folsäure 2.3 mg; Niacin 80 mg; Calcium-D-Pantothenat 20 mg; Cholin 3300 mg; Taurin 1300 mg; Kupfer (als Kupfer(II)-sulfat; Pentahydrat) 10 mg; Zink (als Zinkoxid) 30 mg; Zink (als Aminosäure Zinkchelat; Hydrat) 80 mg; Jod (als Kalziumjodat; wasserfrei) 2 mg; Selen (als Natriumselenit) 0.2 mg
Technological additives
Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils; Propylgallat
Ingredients (22)50% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 28.7%
- unknown 20.0%
- carb 16.2%
- supplement 10.0%
- veg 8.6%
- oil 6.7%
- fibre 6.4%
- other 3.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh poultry 20% | Poultry | meat · medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | dried poultry protein 20% | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | potato flour | Potato Flour | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 4 | potato starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 3.9 |
| 5 | poultry fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | buckwheat 5% | Buckwheat | carb · medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | liver meal | Liver Meal | meat · good | - | 3.7 |
| 8 | salmon protein 4% | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 9 | dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | protein hydrolysate | Protein Hydrolysate | other · poor | - | 3.4 |
| 11 | potato protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | dried whole egg 1% | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 14 | dried yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | cellulose | Cellulose | fibre · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 16 | salmon oil 0.5% | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 17 | dried peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 18 | dried chicory powder | Chicory | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 20 | safflower oil | Safflower Oil | oil · good | - | 2.4 |
| 21 | mannanoligosaccharides | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | yucca schidigera powder | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Fresh poultry 20%20% declared20.0% estimated
- 2. dried poultry protein 20%20% declared20.0% estimated
- 3. potato flour4.0% estimated
- 4. potato starch3.9% estimated
- 5. poultry fat3.8% estimated
- 6. buckwheat 5%5% declared5.0% estimated
- 7. liver meal3.7% estimated
- 8. salmon protein 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
- 9. dried beet pulp3.5% estimated
- 10. protein hydrolysate3.4% estimated
- 11. potato protein3.3% estimated
- 12. linseed3.2% estimated
- 13. dried whole egg 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 14. dried yeast3.0% estimated
- 15. cellulose2.9% estimated
- 16. salmon oil 0.5%0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 17. dried peas2.8% estimated
- 18. dried chicory powder2.7% estimated
- 19. calcium carbonate2.5% estimated
- 20. safflower oil2.4% estimated
- 21. mannanoligosaccharides2.3% estimated
- 22. yucca schidigera powder2.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Dr. Clauder's
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.dr-clauder.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 score of 59 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +2.7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.4 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -5.2 points.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.42 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 28.3% | 0.096 | +2.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.115 | -1.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.092 | -0.87 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.91 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 14.3% | -0.027 | -0.38 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.3% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.9% | 0.060 | +0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 49.5% | -0.106 | -5.23 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.42 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 28.3% | 0.096 | +2.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.115 | -1.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.092 | -0.87 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.91 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 14.3% | -0.027 | -0.38 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.3% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.9% | 0.060 | +0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 49.5% | -0.106 | -5.23 |
| 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) | 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 | 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
- 58.6
- Final score
- 59/100
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 | 32 | 35.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.35 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 99.8 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.4 | 0.4 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 77.5 |
| 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 18000 IE
- Vitamin D3 1500 IE
- Vitamin E 145 mg
- Vitamin B1 20 mg
- Vitamin B2 20 mg
- Vitamin B6 20 mg
- Vitamin B12 41 mcg
- Biotin 300 mcg
- Folsäure 2.3 mg
- Niacin 80 mg
- Calcium-D-Pantothenat 20 mg
- Cholin 3300 mg
- Taurin 1300 mg
- Kupfer (als Kupfer(II)-sulfat
- Pentahydrat) 10 mg
- Zink (als Zinkoxid) 30 mg
- Zink (als Aminosäure Zinkchelat
- Hydrat) 80 mg
- Jod (als Kalziumjodat
- wasserfrei) 2 mg
- Selen (als Natriumselenit) 0.2 mg
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 (50.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.1/20 |
| 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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Getreidefrei für empfindliche Katzen." — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "getreidefrei" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "enthält kein Getreide" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
16 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nachhaltige Produktion in Deutschland ... am Niederrhein (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Getreidefrei für empfindliche Katzen. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mit Taurin für Herz und Sehkraft. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| getreidefrei (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in Germany (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Huhn (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fisch (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal für ernährungssensible, ausgewachsene Katzen zwischen dem 1. und 8. Lebensjahr (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| enthält kein Getreide (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| sorgt dieses Futter für eine gesunde Herzfunktion und Sehkraft Ihrer Katze (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| gewährleisten einen für Katzen passenden pH-Wert der Nahrung (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| bietet somit eine vollwertige und nahrhafte Mahlzeit (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hoher Fleischanteil für besten Geschmack. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Diese spezielle Rezeptur wird aus frischem Geflügel hergestellt (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alleinfuttermittel für erwachsene Katzen (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rohfaser 3,5% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rohfett 15% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rohasche 7,9% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rohprotein 32% (on page) | Nutrient | 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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