Golden Eagle Holistic Puppy Formula
Dry Extruded complete
Is Golden Eagle Holistic Puppy Formula a good dog food?
We score it 54/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 54 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +2 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.7 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -7 points. Additionally, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -13.1 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe54
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with dried chicken protein, rice and chicken as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- High in protein: 30% protein on a dry-matter basis.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 16%
- Fibre
- 4.50%
- Ash
- 10%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.30%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.40%
- Calcium
- 1.40%
- Phosphorus
- 1.30%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Copper 12 mg/kg; Iron 96 mg/kg; Zink 154 mg/kg; A-vitamin 28000 iu/kg; D3-vitamin 1900 iu/kg; E-vitamin 212 iu/kg; Copper 20 mg/kg
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists dehydrated pork protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (33)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 4.0 |
| 2 | Wholegrain White Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 3 | Wholegrain Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 4 | Refined Chicken Fat (preserved with vitamins) (>11%) | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 5 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 7 | Pork Meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat | good | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Salmon meal | Salmon Protein | meat | good | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 15 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Lucerne | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | Chicken Liver Gravy | Liver | meat | good | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Monosodium phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive | poor | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Glucosamine HCL | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Dried apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Selenium | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | L’Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | FOS | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | MOS) (>0.5% | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | probiotics-lactic acid bacteria | Probiotic | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Minerals and vitamins | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Contains our special mix of probiotic’s | Probiotic | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v2 (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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 17.2% | 0.116 | +2.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.5% | -0.113 | -1.74 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.088 | -0.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.8% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.4% | -0.009 | -0.25 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.022 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 17.2% | 0.116 | +2.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.5% | -0.113 | -1.74 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.088 | -0.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.8% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.4% | -0.009 | -0.25 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.022 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 54.5
- Final score
- 54/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 54/100 | current |
| v1 | 54/100 | |
| v1.9 | 54/100 |
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 | 30.4 | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.4 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.3 | 1.4 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 | 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, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Contains the unique holistic pre- and probiotic supplements BioHealth™ and Lactohealth™ (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| does not contain wheat, soy or corn (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| without chemical preservatives, flavors or colors (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural, holistic and wheat-free dog food (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural and holistic dry food for pregnant bitches and puppies that contains selected, high-quality sources of proteins and carbohydrates, as well as healthy vegetables and fruits (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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