Our verdict
Is Husse Puppy Breeders Choice 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.
Complete raw food for puppies, with dried chicken protein, wheat and wheatfeed pellets as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
97% 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 puppies
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
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 28% · Fat 16%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% |
Energy: 400 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
To ease the transition from mother’s milk to solid food, at around 4 weeks of age you can moisten Husse puppy food kibbles with some lukewarm water. At first add a lot of water (to obtain a porridge), and then gradually reduce the amount of water as the puppy matures. Around the age of 8 weeks your puppy should be eating solid food. Puppies under 6 months of age should be fed 3-4 times daily; after 6 months, you may start feeding twice a day.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin A 19000 IU; vitamin D3 1750 IU; vitamin E 75 mg; 3b103 (Iron) 50 mg; 3b202 (Iodine) 1.5 mg; 3b405 (Copper) 5 mg; 3b502 (Manganese) 35 mg; 3b605 (Zinc) 65 mg; 3b801 (Selenium) 0.1 mg/kg
Technological additives
tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils (1b306(i)); rosemary extract; Sepiolite 10 g
Ingredients (19)97% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 29.4%
- meat 26.3%
- fibre 13.3%
- supplement 12.9%
- oil 9.3%
- veg 8.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dried chicken | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 11.4 |
| 2 | wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 10.8 |
| 3 | wheat bran | Wheatfeed pellets | carb · poor | - | 10.3 |
| 4 | rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 9.8 |
| 5 | animal fat | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil · poor | - | 9.3 |
| 6 | maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 8.8 |
| 7 | linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 8.3 |
| 8 | vegetable fibres (3%) | Vegetable fibre | fibre · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | dried animal proteins | Dried Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 10 | hydrolysed animal protein | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 11 | brewer's yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 6.7 |
| 12 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 6.2 |
| 13 | nettle (0.06%) | Nettles | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 14 | echinacea (0.06%) | Echinacea | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 15 | tomato (0.06%) | Tomato | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 16 | thyme (0.06%) | Thyme | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 17 | basil (0.06%) | Basil | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 18 | spirulina (0.06%) | Spirulina | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 19 | cranberries (0.06%) | Cranberries | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
- 1. dried chicken11.4% estimated
- 2. wheat10.8% estimated
- 3. wheat bran10.3% estimated
- 4. rice9.8% estimated
- 5. animal fat9.3% estimated
- 6. maize8.8% estimated
- 7. linseed8.3% estimated
- 8. vegetable fibres (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. dried animal proteins7.7% estimated
- 10. hydrolysed animal protein7.2% estimated
- 11. brewer's yeast6.7% estimated
- 12. minerals6.2% estimated
- 13. nettle (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 14. echinacea (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 15. tomato (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 16. thyme (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 17. basil (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 18. spirulina (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 19. cranberries (0.06%)0.06% declared0.06% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Husse
- Website
- https://www.husse.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 020 7998 3439
- Address
- Unit 1, 180 Park Ave London NW10 7XH
- Contact page
- www.husse.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.husse.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe is 54 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.2 points, and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.3 points. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +2.9 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.5% | -0.115 | -3.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.092 | -0.93 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Recipe graded poor | 20.1% | -0.065 | -1.31 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 10.8% | 0.060 | +0.65 |
| Undeclared quantities | 96.6% | -0.106 | -10.20 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -0.28 | 0.222 | -0.06 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.85 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.5% | -0.115 | -3.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.092 | -0.93 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| 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 | 20.1% | -0.065 | -1.31 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 10.8% | 0.060 | +0.65 |
| Undeclared quantities | 96.6% | -0.106 | -10.20 |
| 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 | -0.28 | 0.222 | -0.06 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | 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
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 53.9
- 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.
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 | 90.9 | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 51.9 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 3.9 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 400 | 1298.7 | 100 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 69.2% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- vitamin A 19000 IU
- vitamin D3 1750 IU
- vitamin E 75 mg
- 3b103 (Iron) 50 mg
- 3b202 (Iodine) 1.5 mg
- 3b405 (Copper) 5 mg
- 3b502 (Manganese) 35 mg
- 3b605 (Zinc) 65 mg
- 3b801 (Selenium) 0.1 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 (3.4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.7/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enriched with optimal content of vegetable fibres to support the digestive health and improve stool quality. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed to ensure a healthy physical development and growth of your puppy. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with vitamin E, a valuable antioxidant that supports pet health, and a superfood boost of echinacea, basil, spirulina and cranberries, ingredients known for their antioxidant properties. (on page) | Functional | 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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