Harrier Pro Pet Foods Gourmet Grain Free Turkey, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Senior Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Harrier Pro Pet Foods Gourmet Grain Free Turkey, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Senior Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 69/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for senior dogs, with turkey, dehydrated turkey protein and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
26% 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 senior dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: turkey
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, 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 27% · Fat 9%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 9% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 8.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.80% |
| Calcium | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% |
Energy: 343 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Shelf Life: 18 months
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog Grams per Day: 1 - 5kg: 25 - 80g; 5 - 10kg: 80 - 130g; 10 - 20kg: 130 - 225g; 20 - 30kg: 225 - 300g; 30 - 40kg: 300 - 375g; 40+kg: 375+g
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU; Vitamin D3 2,000 IU; Vitamin E 95 IU; L-Carnitine 500mg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50mg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1mg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3mg
Ingredients (9)26% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 50.0%
- carb 24.0%
- veg 14.0%
- fibre 7.0%
- supplement 5.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Turkey (27%) | Turkey | meat · medium | 27 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Dried Turkey (21%) | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Turkey Stock (2%) | Turkey | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato (16%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 16 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 8.0 |
| 6 | Peas (8%) | Peas | veg · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 6.0 |
| 9 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 5.0 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Turkey (27%)27% declared27.0% estimated
- 2. Dried Turkey (21%)21% declared21.0% estimated
- 3. Turkey Stock (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato (16%)16% declared16.0% estimated
- 5. Potato8.0% estimated
- 6. Peas (8%)8% declared8.0% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp7.0% estimated
- 8. Linseed6.0% estimated
- 9. Omega 3 Supplement5.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-03
Brand and contact: Harrier Pro Pet Foods
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-03
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.harrierpropetfoods.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 an overall score of 69 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.9 points and the meat content contributed +5.1 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.7 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 53.5% | 0.096 | +5.14 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.9% | -0.115 | -1.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.0% | -0.106 | -2.75 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 53.5% | 0.096 | +5.14 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.9% | -0.115 | -1.37 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| 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 | 26.0% | -0.106 | -2.75 |
| 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) | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 69.0
- Final score
- 69/100
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 | 27 | 29.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 9 | 9.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 87.7 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 91.8 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 343 | 372.8 | 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 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15,000 IU
- Vitamin D3 2,000 IU
- Vitamin E 95 IU
- L-Carnitine 500mg
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50mg
- Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50mg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35mg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15mg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1mg
- Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3mg
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (74% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (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.
75/100 · limited — 4 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "A high protein, poultry based diet, which may be suitable for dogs with Diabetes." — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "No Added Grains - With Sweet Potato, an excellent alternative to grains, sweet potato is a complex carbohydrate high in B vitamins." — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "dry complete Gourmet Grain Free Turkey, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Senior dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Formulated with lower calories and fat, with L-Carnitine to maintain a healthy weight while promoting lean muscle development." — supported by the declared low fat data.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| made with the finest ingredients for optimum health, vitality and a happier life (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| perfect for overweight and senior dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| VET Approved (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with highly digestible animal protein sources and sweet potato which is a rich source of dietary fibre to help promote - intestinal motility good stool formation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulphate, MSM and Salmon Oil to help promote joint repair and improve mobility in overweight and senior dogs. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Specially formulated crunchy kibbles, for better cleaning of the teeth, while stimulating saliva production, which helps to neutralise acidity in the mouth and may help reduce plaque build-up (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Turkey is an excellent and delicious alternative for dogs with allergies to chicken and beef. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Added Grains - With Sweet Potato, an excellent alternative to grains, sweet potato is a complex carbohydrate high in B vitamins. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added sugar to help prevent blood sugar spikes. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| dry complete Gourmet Grain Free Turkey, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Senior dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No sugar, cereals or grains to help prevent blood sugar peaks. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Generous helpings of freshly prepared turkey that can easily tempt the most pickiest of eaters and create the biggest of appetites. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A high protein, poultry based diet, which may be suitable for dogs with Diabetes. (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Palm Oil - Environmentally friendly by helping to prevent deforestation (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural - No artificial additives, preservatives, flavours or colours for natural goodness. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy Choice - No added sugar, sweeteners or salt. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Source of Antioxidants - With added linseeds and peas which contain health promoting antioxidants that may help towards the prevention of certain cancers, diabetes and arthritis. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Salmon Oil - An excellent source of EPA & DHA to support brain function, visual development and helps to reduce the inflammation response (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with lower calories and fat, with L-Carnitine to maintain a healthy weight while promoting lean muscle development. (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Well Balanced & Complete - With human grade quality freshly prepared poultry which is a highly digestible animal protein source. With added vitamins and minerals for excellent general health. (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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