Lakes Legacy Hypoallergenic Dog Food - Lamb
Dry Extruded complete Clear label
Is Lakes Legacy Hypoallergenic Dog Food - Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 62/100 (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 62 out of 100. Positive contributions come from the meat content, which adds +2.8 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list, which contributes +5.7 points. However, the score is reduced by the processing format, contributing -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content, which adds -6.5 points.
- Recipe62
- Nutritionalhigh95
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencestrong100
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 dried lamb protein, lamb and sheep fat as the main ingredients.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 21%
- Fat
- 10%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 9%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Carbohydrates
- 49%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.80%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.60%
- Calcium
- 2%
- Phosphorus
- 1.20%
Energy: 348 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14423 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; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg/kg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.29 mg/kg
Technological additives
Naturally preserved using rosemary extract
Feeding guide
1-5 kg: 30-90 g; 5-10 kg: 90-160 g; 10-20 kg: 160-250 g; 20-30 kg: 250-340 g; 30-40 kg: 340-420 g; 40+ kg: 420+ g per day
Reviews
56 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
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 Lamb (25%) | Dried Lamb Protein | meat | good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Freshly Prepared Lamb (4%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Lamb Fat (3%) | Sheep fat | oil | medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 4 | Lamb Gravy (2%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Brown Rice (23%) | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Barley (16%) | Barley | carb | medium | 16 | 16.0 |
| 7 | White Rice (15%) | Rice - white | carb | medium | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 9 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 10 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 12 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 13 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 14 | FOS | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 1.1 |
| 15 | Chicory Extract (0.05%) | Chicory Root Extract | fibre | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 16 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
| 17 | Dandelion | Dandelion Root | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.67 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 29.0% | 0.096 | +2.78 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 56.7% | -0.115 | -6.52 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 11.9% | -0.106 | -1.26 |
| 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 | +5.67 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 29.0% | 0.096 | +2.78 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 56.7% | -0.115 | -6.52 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| 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 | 11.9% | -0.106 | -1.26 |
| 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
- 61.9
- Final score
- 62/100
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 | 21 | 22.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 83.2 |
| Fat | 10 | 10.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 92.2 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| 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 14423 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
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg/kg
- Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.29 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 (88.1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.6/20 |
| 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 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.
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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
- "Single sourced protein - 34% premium lamb" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "Hypoallergenic recipe formulated with lamb as the single source of protein suitable for sensitive dogs" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "Made in the UK (Lakes Collection, Cumbria)" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single sourced protein - 34% premium lamb (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic recipe formulated with lamb as the single source of protein suitable for sensitive dogs (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains naturally occurring Omega 3 & 6 to support healthy skin and a shiny coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicory extract to maintain balanced gut bacteria and aid digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains freshly prepared protein (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Added Artificial Colours, Flavours or Preservatives (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally preserved using rosemary extract (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic dog food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in the UK (Lakes Collection, Cumbria) (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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