Lakes Legacy Grain Free Puppy Food - Chicken with Carrot
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Lakes Legacy Grain Free Puppy Food - Chicken with Carrot a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 72 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.3 points, and the meat content added +5.9 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points.
- Recipe72
- Nutritionalhigh100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited75
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 chicken, dried chicken protein and turkey as the main ingredients.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 29%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 2.50%
- Ash
- 7%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Carbohydrates
- 38.50%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.60%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.60%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 384 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 2,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 95 IU/kg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg/kg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg/kg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg/kg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15 mg/kg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg/kg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3 mg/kg
Technological additives
Naturally preserved using rosemary extract
Feeding guide
See table; guidelines per day vary by age (2-15 months) and expected adult weight (1-45 kg). Move to adult food at 9-16 months depending on breed size. Introduce gradually over two weeks when changing foods.
Reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- 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 (19)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Chicken 20% | Chicken | meat | medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Dried Chicken 14% | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Freshly Prepared Turkey 7% | Turkey | meat | medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Freshly Prepared Salmon 7% | Salmon | meat | good | 7 | 7.0 |
| 5 | Dried Turkey 7% | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat | good | 7 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Dried Salmon 3% | Salmon | meat | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | Chicken Stock 2% | Chicken Broth | meat | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 8 | Sweet Potato (22%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 22 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 10 | Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 13 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 14 | Carrot (0.2%) | Carrots | veg | good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 15 | Peas (0.07%) | Peas | veg | good | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 16 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 17 | Methylsulfonylmethane | MSM | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 18 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 19 | Nucleotides | Nucleotides | supplement | medium | - | 1.4 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-08
- 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.
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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.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 61.3% | 0.096 | +5.88 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.8% | -0.115 | -1.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.0% | -0.012 | -0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 17.7% | -0.106 | -1.87 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 61.3% | 0.096 | +5.88 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.8% | -0.115 | -1.36 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.0% | -0.012 | -0.23 |
| 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 | 17.7% | -0.106 | -1.87 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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
- 72.0
- Final score
- 72/100
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 | 29 | 31.5 | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.3 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 384 | 417.4 | 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.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 2,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 95 IU/kg
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg/kg
- Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg/kg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg/kg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15 mg/kg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg/kg
- Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.3 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.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (82.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.5/20 |
| 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.
75/100 · limited — 4 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Made with a single protein source" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "100% grain, gluten, wheat, and dairy-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Complete grain free dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "With a 50% total protein content" — supported by the declared high protein data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60% premium chicken, containing freshly prepared protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free Puppy Food (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% grain, gluten, wheat, and dairy-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Added Artificial Colours & Preservatives (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete grain free dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine and chondroitin help support cartilage metabolism for the growth of healthy joints in puppies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 supplement to help support your puppy's cognitive and visual development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carrot is known for being a good source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, which helps support eye health and vision (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with a single protein source (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| With a 50% total protein content (on page) | High/low level | 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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