Lakes Legacy Hypoallergenic Small Breed Dog Food - Turkey

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Is Lakes Legacy Hypoallergenic Small Breed Dog Food - Turkey a good dog food?

We score it 61/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Why this score?

This recipe achieves an overall score of 61 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +2.5 points and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.4 points to the total. On the other hand, the carbohydrate content reduced the score by -7.6 points, while the processing format resulted in a deduction of -6.7 points.

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 dogs of all life stages, with dehydrated turkey protein, turkey and poultry fat as the main ingredients.

Estimated composition

carb63.0%
meat28.0%
veg3.2%
supplement2.8%
oil2.0%
fibre1.0%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Protein
23%
Fat
8%
Fibre
3.50%
Ash
6%
Moisture
8%
Carbohydrates
51.50%
Omega-3 fatty acids
0.70%
Omega-6 fatty acids
1.80%
Calcium
1.30%
Phosphorus
0.80%

Energy: 346 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 14,423 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 2000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 149 mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 48 mg/kg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 48 mg/kg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 34 mg/kg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg/kg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg/kg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.19 mg/kg

Technological additives

Naturally preserved using rosemary extract

Feeding guide

Weight of dog (kg) / Grams per day: 1 kg 25-60 g; 3-5 kg 60-90 g; 5-7 kg 90-115 g; 7-10 kg 115-150 g; 10-13 kg 150-185 g; 13-15 kg 185-205 g. Based on a 5kg small breed average sized dog, eating twice a day. Introduce gradually over 2 weeks when changing foods. Always ensure fresh, clean water is available.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
  • Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
  • Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, 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 dehydrated turkey protein
  • 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 declaredMatchedCategoryTierDeclared %Est. %
1Dried Turkey 22%Dehydrated turkey proteinmeatgood2222.0
2Freshly Prepared Turkey 4%Turkeymeatmedium44.0
3Turkey Fat 2%Poultry Fatoilmedium22.0
4Turkey Gravy 2%Turkeymeatmedium22.0
5White Rice (22%)Rice - whitecarbmedium2222.0
6Brown Rice (22%)Rice - brown / whole graincarbmedium2222.0
7Oats (19%)Oatscarbmedium1919.0
8LinseedLinseedveggood-1.0
9Beet PulpBeet Pulpfibremedium-0.9
10AlfalfaAlfalfaveggood-0.9
11MineralsVitamins and mineralssupplementmedium-0.8
12SeaweedSeaweedveggood-0.8
13Omega 3 SupplementOmega-3 Supplementsupplementgood-0.7
14FOSFructo-oligosaccharidessupplementgood-0.7
15Chicory Extract (0.05%)Chicory Root Extractfibregood0.050.05
16Yucca ExtractYucca Schidigerasupplementgood-0.6
17DandelionDandelion Rootveggood-0.6

Brand

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-10-08
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)

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 v3 on 2026-10-08. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.44
Meat share of dry matter25.6%0.096+2.45
Carb share of dry matter65.8%-0.115-7.57
Oil share of dry matter2.4%-0.092-0.22
Vegetable share of dry matter2.1%-0.005-0.01
Supplement share of dry matter3.1%-0.012-0.04
Undeclared quantities7.0%-0.106-0.73
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.44
Meat share of dry matter25.6%0.096+2.45
Carb share of dry matter65.8%-0.115-7.57
Oil share of dry matter2.4%-0.092-0.22
Vegetable share of dry matter2.1%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter0.0%0.163+0.00
Supplement share of dry matter3.1%-0.012-0.04
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor0.0%-0.065+0.00
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients0-0.876+0.00
Largest single poor ingredient0.0%0.060+0.00
Undeclared quantities7.0%-0.106-0.73
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)no-3.158+0.00
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty0.000.222+0.00
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
60.9
Final score
61/100

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.

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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2325 (band 18 to 40%)89.1
Fat88.7 (band 5.5 to 20%)83.2
Fibre3.53.8 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium1.31.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)97.4
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)93.5
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.61.6 (band 1 to 2%)100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)346376.1100

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: 9 nutritional additives on the label
  • Vitamin A 14,423 IU/kg
  • Vitamin D3 2000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E 149 mg/kg
  • Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 48 mg/kg
  • Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 48 mg/kg
  • Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 34 mg/kg
  • Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg/kg
  • Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg/kg
  • Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.19 mg/kg

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✓ Printed percentages on the label (93.1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)18.6/20
✓ 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 file0/5

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

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Single sourced protein - 30% premium turkey (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Hypoallergenic recipe formulated with turkey as the single source of protein suitable for sensitive dogs (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains naturally occurring Omega 3 & 6 to support healthy skin and a shiny coat (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Chicory extract to maintain balanced gut bacteria and aid digestion (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains freshly prepared protein (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No Added Artificial Colours, Flavours or Preservatives (on pack)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Naturally preserved using rosemary extract (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer 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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