Our verdict
Is Gentle Goat a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, with goat, vegetables and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
47% 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
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice germ
- 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 24.80% · Fat 10.40%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.80% |
| Fat | 10.40% |
| Fibre | 3.90% |
| Ash | 6.90% |
| Calcium | 1.22% |
| Phosphorus | 1.02% |
| Sodium | 0.30% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
This is a natural dog food and needs “to breathe”, store in cool and dry conditions and in a none airtight container.
Feeding guide
Feed 1-1.2% of adult dogs body weight per day. Puppies and young dogs may need up to 2.5% of their weight / day.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (17)47% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 36.7%
- carb 21.4%
- meat 20.8%
- supplement 11.4%
- oil 7.2%
- additive 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goat Meat (Dried and Ground) 18% | Goat | meat · good | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Vegetables (Peas, Beetroot, Parsnip, Beta Vulgaris) 18% | Vegetables | veg · medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Potato Flakes 17% | Potatoes | carb · medium | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Rice Germ | Rice germ | carb · good | - | 4.4 |
| 5 | Herbs (Dried and Ground) | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 7 | Sea Algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 8 | Sea Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | Milk Thistle Seeds | Milk Thistle | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | Hemp Oil | Hemp Oil | oil · good | - | 3.4 |
| 11 | Gelatine | Gelatin | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | Fennel Seeds | Fennel Seed | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | Blueberries (Dried and Ground) | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 14 | Egg Yolk Powder | Egg | meat · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Green Lipped Mussel Meat Extract | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Bentonite and Bentonite Montmorillonite | Bentonite And Bentonite Montmorillonite | additive · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Yucca Schidigera (Dried and Ground) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
- 1. Goat Meat (Dried and Ground) 18%18% declared18.0% estimated
- 2. Vegetables (Peas, Beetroot, Parsnip, Beta Vulgaris) 18%18% declared18.0% estimated
- 3. Potato Flakes 17%17% declared17.0% estimated
- 4. Rice Germ4.4% estimated
- 5. Herbs (Dried and Ground)4.2% estimated
- 6. Linseed4.1% estimated
- 7. Sea Algae3.9% estimated
- 8. Sea Fish Oil3.7% estimated
- 9. Milk Thistle Seeds3.6% estimated
- 10. Hemp Oil3.4% estimated
- 11. Gelatine3.3% estimated
- 12. Fennel Seeds3.1% estimated
- 13. Blueberries (Dried and Ground)3.0% estimated
- 14. Egg Yolk Powder2.8% estimated
- 15. Green Lipped Mussel Meat Extract2.7% estimated
- 16. Bentonite and Bentonite Montmorillonite2.5% estimated
- 17. Yucca Schidigera (Dried and Ground)2.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Gentle
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01409 251063
- Address
- Cardiff Rd, Dinas Powys, CF64 4JS
- Contact page
- www.gentledogfood.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.gentledogfood.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.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The product scores 60 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.4 points, while the processing format cost -6.7 points. Ingredients without printed percentages led to a further deduction of -5 points. The meat content added +2.5 points to the final score.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.44 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 25.9% | 0.096 | +2.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.115 | -1.46 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.1% | -0.092 | -1.02 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.3% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.5% | 0.163 | +0.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.4% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Undeclared quantities | 47.0% | -0.106 | -4.96 |
| Additive penalty | -3.00 | 0.222 | -0.67 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.44 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 25.9% | 0.096 | +2.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.115 | -1.46 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.1% | -0.092 | -1.02 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.3% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.5% | 0.163 | +0.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.4% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| 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 | 47.0% | -0.106 | -4.96 |
| 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) | 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 | -3.00 | 0.222 | -0.67 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 60.1
- Final score
- 60/100
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 | 24.8 | 27 (band 18 to 40%) | 94.7 |
| Fat | 10.4 | 11.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 94.2 |
| Fibre | 3.9 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.22 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.9 |
| Phosphorus | 1.02 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.3 | 0.3 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 81.8 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (53% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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, Additives 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Natural complete dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
1 further claim on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Meat, Vegetables and Potatoes (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural complete dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | 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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