Lakes Collection Pioneer Sensitive Puppy Food - Chicken with Rice
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Lakes Collection Pioneer Sensitive Puppy Food - Chicken with Rice a good dog food?
We score it 63/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 63 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +4.4 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.5 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -5.1 points.
39% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe63
- Nutritionalhigh100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with dried chicken protein, chicken oil and fat and chicken as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 38% of the dry matter (41% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- High in protein: 30% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 13%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Carbohydrates
- 40.50%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.70%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.90%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
Energy: 369 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 25,800 IU; Vitamin D3 1,750 IU; L-Carnitine 100 mg; Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate/ Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 153 mg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate/ Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 95 mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate/Copper (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 15 mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3 mg; DL-Methionine 2,600 mg
Technological additives
naturally preserved using rosemary extract
Feeding guide
Please move from puppy to adult food from 9-12 months old for small breeds, 10-12 months for medium breeds, 12-16 months for large breeds. Guidelines should be adapted to take into account breed, age, temperament and activity level.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Chicken (31%) | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | 31 | 31.0 |
| 2 | Chicken Fat (5%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Chicken Gravy (2%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Rice (18%) | Rice - white | carb | medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Maize | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Oats | Oats | carb | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp (5%) | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Dried Fish | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 9 | Freshly Prepared Free Range Egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 3.7 |
| 10 | Brewer’s Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 14 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 16 | Methylsulfonylmethane | MSM | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
Brand
- [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
- 2026-09-09
- Scored with
- Model v2 (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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 38.2% | 0.116 | +4.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.5% | -0.113 | -2.99 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.088 | -0.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.0% | -0.009 | -0.19 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.2% | -0.045 | -0.19 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.2% | 0.056 | +0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.0% | -0.131 | -5.11 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 38.2 | -0.073 | -2.80 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 38.2% | 0.116 | +4.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.5% | -0.113 | -2.99 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.088 | -0.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.0% | -0.009 | -0.19 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.2% | -0.045 | -0.19 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.2% | 0.056 | +0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.0% | -0.131 | -5.11 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 38.2 | -0.073 | -2.80 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 62.5
- Final score
- 63/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 63/100 | current |
| v1 | 63/100 |
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 | 30.4 | 100 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.1 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 369 | 401.1 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (61% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12.2/20 |
| 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Made without wheat gluten (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains essential fatty acids to help protect your puppy’s healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Joint care pack to support cartilage for strong joints in puppies (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Yucca extract, which helps reduce faecal odour (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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