Laughing Dog Grain Free Adult Complete
Dry Baked · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Laughing Dog Grain Free Adult Complete 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.
Complete baked dry food for puppies, with duck, chicken and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 11%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 9% |
| Moisture | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Storage Store in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
Breed Size | Up to 50% of adult weight (grams per day) | 50% to 80% of adult weight (grams per day) | 80% to 100% of adult weight (grams per day) Small | 190g – 365g | 155g – 305g | 125g – 245g Medium | 365g – 635g | 305g – 530g | 245g – 425g Large | 635g – 985g | 530g – 825g | 425g – 655g Giant | 985g + | 825g + | 655g +
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (16)23% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 64.3%
- carb 14.9%
- fibre 5.1%
- supplement 4.8%
- veg 4.1%
- additive 4.0%
- oil 2.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck (32%) | Duck | meat · medium | 32 | 32.0 |
| 2 | Chilled Chicken (30%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 30 | 30.0 |
| 3 | Potato Granules (12%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 5 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 2.5 |
| 6 | Pea Fibre | Pea Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 7 | Linseed (2.5%) | Linseed | veg · good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 8 | Cellulose Fibre | Cellulose Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Duck Gravy | Duck | meat · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | Dried Seaweed (0.8%) | Dried Sea Algae | supplement · good | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 12 | Minerals Include Vitamins B Complex | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 13 | Citrus Extract | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 14 | Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.7 |
| 15 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 16 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
- 1. Duck (32%)32% declared32.0% estimated
- 2. Chilled Chicken (30%)30% declared30.0% estimated
- 3. Potato Granules (12%)12% declared12.0% estimated
- 4. Potato Starch2.7% estimated
- 5. Canola Oil2.5% estimated
- 6. Pea Fibre2.4% estimated
- 7. Linseed (2.5%)2.5% declared2.5% estimated
- 8. Cellulose Fibre2.3% estimated
- 9. Duck Gravy2.2% estimated
- 10. Dried Seaweed (0.8%)0.8% declared0.8% estimated
- 11. Minerals2.1% estimated
- 12. Minerals Include Vitamins B Complex1.9% estimated
- 13. Citrus Extract1.8% estimated
- 14. Tocopherols1.7% estimated
- 15. Yucca Extract1.6% estimated
- 16. Rosemary Extract1.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Laughing Dog
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 0800 098 8057
- Address
- Mere Drove, Lade Bank, Old Leake, Boston, Lincs, PE22 9RJ
- Contact page
- www.laughingdogfood.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.laughingdogfood.com
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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score came in at 63 out of 100. The processing format had a negative effect of -6.7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.6 points. The meat content added a further +4.3 points. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -2.4.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.64 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 44.4% | 0.096 | +4.27 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.115 | -1.10 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.1% | 0.163 | +1.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.9% | -0.065 | -0.19 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 22.7% | -0.106 | -2.40 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -4.75 | 0.222 | -1.05 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.64 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 44.4% | 0.096 | +4.27 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.115 | -1.10 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.1% | 0.163 | +1.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| 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 | 2.9% | -0.065 | -0.19 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 22.7% | -0.106 | -2.40 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -4.75 | 0.222 | -1.05 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 63.2
- 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.
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 | 27 | 29.3 | 100 |
| Fat | 11 | 12 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.
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 (77.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.5/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared, 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Formulated free from wheat, grains, gluten, soya, dairy, egg and sugar" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich in Omega 3 and 6 to help maintain healthy skin, glossy coats and good immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easily digestible and a good source of B vitamins (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A natural source of iodine which helps support metabolism (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle on digestion and rich in protein, vitamins, phosphorus and selenium for healthy muscles and immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A complete and balanced grain free puppy food for healthy growth, digestion, immunity, joints, teeth and bones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GM ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated free from wheat, grains, gluten, soya, dairy, egg and sugar (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with fresh chicken and natural ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added artificial colours, flavours 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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