Our verdict
Is Golden Eagle Holistic Lamb Formula a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (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 lamb, whole grains and chicken as the main ingredients.
99% 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 beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole grains
- 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 21.50% · Fat 13%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.50% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 5.50% |
| Ash | 11.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.40% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.40% |
| Calcium | 2.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.40% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
A-vitamin 28300 iu/kg; D3-vitamin 1900 iu/kg; E-vitamin 212 iu/kg; Copper 20 mg/kg; Iron 96 mg/kg; Zink 154 mg/kg
Ingredients (25)99% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 26.2%
- supplement 24.2%
- meat 16.1%
- carb 16.1%
- mineral 8.0%
- fibre 4.8%
- oil 4.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb meal | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 2 | whole grain white rice | Whole Grains | carb · good | - | 5.5 |
| 3 | whole grain brown rice | Whole Grains | carb · good | - | 5.4 |
| 4 | purified chicken fat | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 5 | oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 6 | whole grain linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | tomato puree | Tomato | veg · good | - | 4.9 |
| 8 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 9 | egg | Egg | meat · good | - | 4.7 |
| 10 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 4.6 |
| 11 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.4 |
| 12 | carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 13 | seaweed (0.5%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 14 | chicken liver sauce (0.5%) | Liver | meat · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 15 | monosodium phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 4.2 |
| 16 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 17 | yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | selenium | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | l-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 20 | dried apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 21 | cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 22 | prebiotics | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 23 | probiotics | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 24 | Minerals and vitamins | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 25 | Contains a special mixture of probiotics Lactohealth and prebiotics Biohealth compounds | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
- 1. Lamb meal5.7% estimated
- 2. whole grain white rice5.5% estimated
- 3. whole grain brown rice5.4% estimated
- 4. purified chicken fat5.3% estimated
- 5. oatmeal5.2% estimated
- 6. whole grain linseed5.0% estimated
- 7. tomato puree4.9% estimated
- 8. beet pulp4.8% estimated
- 9. egg4.7% estimated
- 10. salmon oil4.6% estimated
- 11. peas4.4% estimated
- 12. carrot4.3% estimated
- 13. seaweed (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 14. chicken liver sauce (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 15. monosodium phosphate4.2% estimated
- 16. potassium chloride4.1% estimated
- 17. yucca3.9% estimated
- 18. selenium3.8% estimated
- 19. l-carnitine3.7% estimated
- 20. dried apple3.6% estimated
- 21. cranberry3.4% estimated
- 22. prebiotics3.3% estimated
- 23. probiotics3.2% estimated
- 24. Minerals and vitamins3.1% estimated
- 25. Contains a special mixture of probiotics Lactohealth and prebiotics Biohealth compounds3.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Golden Eagle
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.goldeneaglepetfoods.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 food achieves an overall score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +7.2 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -10.5, the processing format removes -6.7, and the carbohydrate content subtracts -2.3.
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 | +7.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.2% | 0.096 | +0.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.115 | -2.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.092 | -0.58 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.0% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 31.1% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.0% | -0.106 | -10.45 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | 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 | +7.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.2% | 0.096 | +0.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.115 | -2.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.092 | -0.58 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.0% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 31.1% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| 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 | 99.0% | -0.106 | -10.45 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.9
- Final score
- 51/100
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 | 21.5 | 23.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 84.6 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5.5 | 6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 2.2 | 2.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| 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.
Declared fortification: 6 nutritional additives on the label
- A-vitamin 28300 iu/kg
- D3-vitamin 1900 iu/kg
- E-vitamin 212 iu/kg
- Copper 20 mg/kg
- Iron 96 mg/kg
- Zink 154 mg/kg
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - 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 (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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "single protein source diet, meaning there is only lamb as the main protein source in the formula" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| perfect for reducing intolerances to artificial substances (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| single protein source diet, meaning there is only lamb as the main protein source in the formula (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| without any chemical preservatives, flavors or colors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural, holistic and wheat-free dog food (on page) | Free-from | 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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