James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb & Veg Grain Free Dry Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is James Wellbeloved Senior Lamb & Veg Grain Free Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 59/100 (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 pea starch, dried lamb protein and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
42% 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
- Doesn't list beef, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists dried lamb protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- 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 20.30% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.30% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 4.10% |
| Ash | 8.20% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.90% |
Energy: 341 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 15000 IU; Vitamin D₃: 1400 IU; Vitamin E: 460 mg; Copper (Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate): 6.0 mg; Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous): 2.4 mg; Iron (Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate): 40.0 mg; Selenium (Sodium selenite): 0.29 mg; Zinc (Zinc chelate of glycine, hydrate): 100 mg; Manganese (Manganese (II) oxide): 25.0 mg
Technological additives
Antioxidants - tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils; Citric Acid: 280 mg
Ingredients (22)42% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 32.2%
- meat 27.8%
- fibre 16.4%
- veg 12.5%
- oil 7.6%
- supplement 3.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | dried lamb protein (23.5%) | Dried Lamb Protein | meat · good | 23.5 | 23.5 |
| 3 | dried potatoes (22.6%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| 4 | tomato pomace (5%) | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 6 | poultry fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 7 | whole linseed (3.2%) | Linseed | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 8 | lamb gravy | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 9 | dried peas (2.6%) | Peas | veg · good | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 10 | sugar beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 11 | alfalfa meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | seaweed (0.5%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 13 | dried carrots (0.5%) | Carrots | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 14 | pea fibre | Pea Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | nettles | Nettles | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | chicory extract (0.1%) | Chicory Root Extract | fibre · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 20 | glucosamine (0.045%) | Glucosamine | supplement · good | 0.045 | 0.04 |
| 21 | yucca extract (0.02%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 22 | chondroitin (0.005%) | Chondroitin | supplement · good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
- 1. pea starch4.9% estimated
- 2. dried lamb protein (23.5%)23.5% declared23.5% estimated
- 3. dried potatoes (22.6%)22.6% declared22.6% estimated
- 4. tomato pomace (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 5. pea protein4.7% estimated
- 6. poultry fat4.5% estimated
- 7. whole linseed (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 8. lamb gravy4.3% estimated
- 9. dried peas (2.6%)2.6% declared2.6% estimated
- 10. sugar beet pulp4.0% estimated
- 11. alfalfa meal3.8% estimated
- 12. seaweed (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 13. dried carrots (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 14. pea fibre3.6% estimated
- 15. minerals3.4% estimated
- 16. fish oil3.1% estimated
- 17. nettles2.9% estimated
- 18. parsley2.7% estimated
- 19. chicory extract (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 20. glucosamine (0.045%)0.045% declared0.04% estimated
- 21. yucca extract (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 22. chondroitin (0.005%)0.005% declared0.01% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: James Wellbeloved
- Website
- https://wellbeloved.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- wellbeloved.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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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 59 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.2 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in -4.4 points, while the carbohydrate content accounted for -4 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.15 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 26.0% | 0.096 | +2.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 34.6% | -0.115 | -3.98 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.092 | -0.83 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.9% | -0.065 | -0.32 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.9% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 41.9% | -0.106 | -4.43 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.15 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 26.0% | 0.096 | +2.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 34.6% | -0.115 | -3.98 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.092 | -0.83 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| 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 | 4.9% | -0.065 | -0.32 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.9% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 41.9% | -0.106 | -4.43 |
| 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) | 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 59.0
- Final score
- 59/100
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 | 20.3 | 22.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 82.1 |
| Fat | 10 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 93 |
| Fibre | 4.1 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 341 | 376.8 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A: 15000 IU
- Vitamin D₃: 1400 IU
- Vitamin E: 460 mg
- Copper (Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate): 6.0 mg
- Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous): 2.4 mg
- Iron (Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate): 40.0 mg
- Selenium (Sodium selenite): 0.29 mg
- Zinc (Zinc chelate of glycine, hydrate): 100 mg
- Manganese (Manganese (II) oxide): 25.0 mg
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 (58.1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 11.6/20 |
| 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) - 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 (Analytical constituents 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 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "COMPLETE DRY PET FOOD FOR SENIOR DOGS" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "naturally healthy, complete & balanced" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
4 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPLETE DRY PET FOOD FOR SENIOR DOGS (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic Recipe excludes common allergens Beef, Pork, Soya, Eggs, Dairy & Wheat (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with a handful of nature's nourishing ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| highly digestible (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| includes chondroitin and glucosamine to support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally healthy, complete & balanced (on page) | Content | consistent | 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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