Hardy's Premium Pet Foods Jurassic Grain Free Pork, Sweet Potato and Apple
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Hardy's Premium Pet Foods Jurassic Grain Free Pork, Sweet Potato and Apple a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (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 pork, dehydrated pork protein and sweet potatoes 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 adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: pork
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck 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 26% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (12)16% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 50.0%
- carb 34.0%
- veg 7.1%
- supplement 4.4%
- fibre 2.7%
- other 1.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30% Freshly Prepared Pork | Pork | meat · medium | 30 | 30.0 |
| 2 | 18% Dried Pork | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | 2% Pork Stock | Pork | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato (26%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 6 | Potato (8%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 9 | Omega‑3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 10 | Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 11 | Vegetable Stock | Vegetable Stock | other · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 12 | Apple (equivalent to 7.5g per kg) | Apples | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. 30% Freshly Prepared Pork30% declared30.0% estimated
- 2. 18% Dried Pork18% declared18.0% estimated
- 3. 2% Pork Stock2% declared2.0% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 5. Peas2.9% estimated
- 6. Potato (8%)8% declared8.0% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp2.7% estimated
- 8. Linseed2.5% estimated
- 9. Omega‑3 Supplement2.3% estimated
- 10. Vitamins & Minerals2.1% estimated
- 11. Vegetable Stock1.9% estimated
- 12. Apple (equivalent to 7.5g per kg)1.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-22
Brand and contact: Hardy's Premium Pet Foods
- Phone
- 01305 260222
- Address
- Hardy's, Unit C4, Marabout Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1YA
- Contact page
- www.hardyspremiumpetfoods.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.hardyspremiumpetfoods.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?
This recipe achieves a total score of 66 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +6.9 points to the total, while the processing format contributes -6.7 points. Additionally, the meat content adds +5.6 points, and the carbohydrate content contributes -2.3 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.92 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 58.3% | 0.096 | +5.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.7% | -0.115 | -2.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 16.0% | -0.106 | -1.69 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.92 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 58.3% | 0.096 | +5.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.7% | -0.115 | -2.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 16.0% | -0.106 | -1.69 |
| 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) | 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 | 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
- Subtotal
- 66.4
- Final score
- 66/100
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.
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% 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 (84% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.8/20 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, 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 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete & Balanced Dog Food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "complete, grain‑free dry food formulated for adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% Total Pork – Naturally Palatable Protein: A rich, flavoursome source of high‑quality animal protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Protein Dog Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Omega‑3 Supplements supply EPA and DHA to support cognitive function, visual development, skin health, and a balanced inflammatory response (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain‑Free Energy Source (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced Dog Food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin & Coat Support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Digestive Health Support: Formulated with Beet Pulp and Prebiotics (FOS & MOS) to promote beneficial gut bacteria and aid nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete, grain‑free dry food formulated for adult dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic Dog Food (on page) | Content | 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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