Lakes Collection Pioneer Chicken with Rice
Dry Extruded · completeClear label
Our verdict
Is Lakes Collection Pioneer Chicken with Rice a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (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 dried chicken protein, chicken oil and fat and rice as the main ingredients.
43% 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 adult dogs
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 24% · Fat 8%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 5.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.25% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.95% |
| Calcium | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Energy: 348 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight of dog (kg) Grams per day (G): 1 - 5 kg: 25 - 90 g, 5 - 10 kg: 90 - 150 g, 10 - 20 kg: 150 - 255 g, 20 - 30 kg: 255 - 345 g, 30 - 40 kg: 345 - 425 g, 40+ kg: 425+ g
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14,400 IU; Vitamin D3 1,925 IU; Biotin 145 mcg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
Technological additives
Naturally preserved using rosemary extract
Ingredients (9)43% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 46.4%
- meat 26.0%
- supplement 22.6%
- oil 3.0%
- fibre 2.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Chicken (26%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Chicken Fat (3%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 3 | Rice (26%) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 10.8 |
| 5 | Oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 9.7 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp (2%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 7 | Brewers Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 8.6 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 9 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 6.5 |
- 1. Dried Chicken (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 2. Chicken Fat (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 3. Rice (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 4. Barley10.8% estimated
- 5. Oats9.7% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 7. Brewers Yeast8.6% estimated
- 8. Minerals7.5% estimated
- 9. Yucca Extract6.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-29
Brand and contact: Lakes Collection
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01556 504004
- Contact page
- www.lakescollection.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-29
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.lakescollection.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
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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 60 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points to the score, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.1. On the other hand, the carbohydrate content contributed -5.2, and ingredients without printed percentages added -4.5.
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 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 26.5% | 0.096 | +2.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 45.2% | -0.115 | -5.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.0% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Undeclared quantities | 43.0% | -0.106 | -4.54 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 26.5% | 0.096 | +2.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 45.2% | -0.115 | -5.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.0% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| 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 | 43.0% | -0.106 | -4.54 |
| 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
- 59.9
- Final score
- 60/100
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 | 24 | 26.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 92.1 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.2 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 98.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.7 | 1.7 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 348 | 378.3 | 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: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 14,400 IU
- Vitamin D3 1,925 IU
- Biotin 145 mcg
- Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
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 (57% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 11.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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) | 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| contains essential fatty acids to help protect your dog’s healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains beet pulp, a good source of dietary fibre to support the digestive system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains vitamins and minerals to aid everyday health and wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains Yucca extract, which helps reduce faecal odour (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made without wheat gluten (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 29% high-quality chicken, a digestible protein source packed with essential amino acids (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals to help maintain a healthy immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, zinc, and biotin to help maintain a healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no added artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | 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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