Lovejoys Lamb Hypoallergenic Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Lovejoys Lamb Hypoallergenic Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 59/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with rice, meat meal and barley as the main ingredients.
28% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists sheep fat
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 feeding
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Our dry dog food is delicious when fed on its own, but you can also mix it with wet dog food to create a delicious meal for your dog.
Feeding guide
3-10KG 65-180g Per day 10-20KG 180-300g Per day 20-30KG 300-405g Per day 30KG+ 405-505g Per day
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 30000 iu/kg; Vitamin D3 3000 iu/kg; Vitamin E 125 mg/kg; Zinc sulphate monohydrate 100 mg/kg; Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate 60 mg/kg; Manganous sulphate monohydrate 50 mg/kg; Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate 7.50 mg/kg; Calcium iodate; anhydrous 1.50 mg/kg; Sodium selenite 0.10 mg/kg
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants
Ingredients (12)28% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 45.4%
- meat 31.9%
- fibre 6.9%
- supplement 6.3%
- oil 4.1%
- veg 3.0%
- additive 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice (41.0%) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 41 | 41.0 |
| 2 | Lamb Meat Meal (28.0%) | Meat Meal | meat · medium | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Whole Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 4 | Lamb Fat | Sheep fat | oil · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 5 | Whole Linseed (3.0%) | Linseed | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 6 | Lamb Digest | Digest | meat · poor | - | 3.9 |
| 7 | Sugarbeet Pellets | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Alfalfa Pellets | Alfalfa Pellets | fibre · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | Seaweed Meal (0.5%) | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | Fructo-oligosaccharides (Prebiotic FOS) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 11 | Extract of Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 12 | Natural Antioxidants | Antioxidants | additive · medium | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Rice (41.0%)41% declared41.0% estimated
- 2. Lamb Meat Meal (28.0%)28% declared28.0% estimated
- 3. Whole Barley4.4% estimated
- 4. Lamb Fat4.1% estimated
- 5. Whole Linseed (3.0%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 6. Lamb Digest3.9% estimated
- 7. Sugarbeet Pellets3.6% estimated
- 8. Alfalfa Pellets3.3% estimated
- 9. Seaweed Meal (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 10. Fructo-oligosaccharides (Prebiotic FOS)3.0% estimated
- 11. Extract of Yucca Schidigera2.8% estimated
- 12. Natural Antioxidants2.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Lovejoys
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- lovejoyspetfood.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 59 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content added -5.2 points. Additionally, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.8 points, while ingredients without printed percentages added -2.9 points to the final assessment.
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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.85 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 29.4% | 0.096 | +2.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 45.5% | -0.115 | -5.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.092 | -0.43 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.5% | 0.163 | +0.41 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.9% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.9% | -0.179 | -0.69 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.9% | 0.060 | +0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 27.5% | -0.106 | -2.90 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Additive penalty | -2.97 | 0.222 | -0.66 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.85 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 29.4% | 0.096 | +2.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 45.5% | -0.115 | -5.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.092 | -0.43 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.5% | 0.163 | +0.41 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 3.9% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.9% | -0.179 | -0.69 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.9% | 0.060 | +0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 27.5% | -0.106 | -2.90 |
| 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 | -2.97 | 0.222 | -0.66 |
| 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
- 58.8
- Final score
- 59/100
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
Analytical constituents not declared
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 30000 iu/kg
- Vitamin D3 3000 iu/kg
- Vitamin E 125 mg/kg
- Zinc sulphate monohydrate 100 mg/kg
- Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate 60 mg/kg
- Manganous sulphate monohydrate 50 mg/kg
- Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate 7.50 mg/kg
- Calcium iodate
- anhydrous 1.50 mg/kg
- Sodium selenite 0.10 mg/kg
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 (72.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.5/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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) | 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 (Analytical constituents 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete & Hypoallergenic Nutrition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Joint & Immune System Support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in DHA (Docosahexenoic Acid) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains Omega 6 & 3 fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| exclude many known allergens, such as wheat, wheat gluten, dairy, pork, beef and soya (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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