Pure Pet Food Game

Dry Air Dried complete High meat Clear label

Game
Good
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Is Pure Pet Food Game a good dog food?

We score it 81/100 (Good). 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 81 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format adds +9.3 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +7.2 points and the meat content adds +4.9 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduce the score by -5.4 points.

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

41% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

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 air-dried food for dogs of all life stages, with game, potatoes and pea protein as the main ingredients.

Why you might choose it

  • Scores 81, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
  • Meat makes up an estimated 42% of the dry matter (37% as fed).
  • Prints ingredient percentages on the label.

Why you might not

We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.

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Estimated composition

meat37.0%
carb19.6%
veg18.8%
supplement14.6%
oil6.0%
other4.0%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Protein
38%
Fat
14%
Fibre
3%
Ash
8.50%

Energy: 373 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 15,000IU; Vitamin D3 1500IU; Vitamin E 200mg; Taurine 1,000mg; L-carnitine 250mg; Zinc (as zinc chloride hydroxide monohydrate) 100mg; Iron (as iron (ll) chelate of protein hydrolysate) 60mg; Manganese (as manganese chelate of protein hydrolysate) 25mg; Copper (as copper (ll) chelate of protein hydrolysate) 10mg; Iodine (as calcium iodate anhydrous) 2mg; Selenium (as sodium selenite) 0.05mg

Reviews

Trustpilot: 4.6/5 · 16,355 reviews

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids turkey: it is listed as an ingredient
  • Your dog avoids duck: it is listed as an ingredient
  • 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 (15)

#As declaredMatchedCategoryTierDeclared %Est. %
1Game (41%)Gamemeatmedium4141.0
2PotatoPotatoescarbmedium-10.3
3Pea ProteinPea proteincarbmedium-9.3
4Dried Carrot (8.3%)Carrotsveggood8.38.3
5Vegetable Stock (4%)Vegetable Stockothermedium44.0
6Egg (2%)Eggmeatgood22.0
7MineralsVitamins and mineralssupplementmedium-8.3
8Peas (1.5%)Peasveggood1.51.5
9Linseed (1%)Linseedveggood11.0
10Spinach (0.6%)Spinachveggood0.60.6
11Broccoli (0.2%)Broccoliveggood0.20.2
12AlgaeSeaweedveggood-7.2
13source of Omega 3Omega-3 Supplementsupplementgood-6.2
14Glucosamine (0.05%)Glucosaminesupplementgood0.050.05
15Chondroitin (0.05%)Chondroitinsupplementgood0.050.05

Brand

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-15
Scored with
Model v2 (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 v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-32.336+32.34
Average ingredient quality0.79.915+7.23
Meat share of dry matter41.9%0.116+4.86
Carb share of dry matter13.7%-0.113-1.55
Oil share of dry matter7.6%-0.088-0.67
Vegetable share of dry matter19.4%-0.002-0.03
Supplement share of dry matter17.1%-0.009-0.15
Other share of dry matter0.3%-0.371-0.09
Undeclared quantities41.3%-0.131-5.41
Prints ingredient percentagesyes3.194+3.19
Complete dietyes1.703+1.70
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes-0.506-0.51
Meat share × printed percentages41.9-0.073-3.07
Processing multiplier1.0032.336+32.34
Processing: Dry Air Driedyes9.320+9.32
Show all 40 components
ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-32.336+32.34
Average ingredient quality0.79.915+7.23
Meat share of dry matter41.9%0.116+4.86
Carb share of dry matter13.7%-0.113-1.55
Oil share of dry matter7.6%-0.088-0.67
Vegetable share of dry matter19.4%-0.002-0.03
Additive share of dry matter0.0%0.177+0.00
Supplement share of dry matter17.1%-0.009-0.15
Other share of dry matter0.3%-0.371-0.09
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.022+0.00
Recipe graded poor0.0%-0.045+0.00
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.182+0.00
Number of poor ingredients0-0.868+0.00
Largest single poor ingredient0.0%0.056+0.00
Undeclared quantities41.3%-0.131-5.41
Prints ingredient percentagesyes3.194+3.19
Complete dietyes1.703+1.70
Frozen or chilled freshno11.440+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes-0.506-0.51
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)no-1.988+0.00
High carb and low meatno-1.250+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages41.9-0.073-3.07
Meat share × fresh0.0-0.339+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.016.475+0.00
Additive penalty0.000.236+0.00
Processing multiplier1.0032.336+32.34
Processing: Rawno13.322+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno7.712+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno6.583+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno4.857+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno0.072+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno11.127+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedyes9.320+9.32
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno4.569+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-2.321+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedno-6.996+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.833+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.711+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno2.935+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno2.292+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.10
Additives declared on label
+1 transparency bonus
Subtotal
80.6
Final score
81/100

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.

ModelScore
v281/100current
v181/100
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
Protein3842.7 (band 18 to 40%)100
Fat1415.7 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre33.4 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Energy (kcal/100g)373419.1100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 11% from the food type.

Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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.

ItemPoints
Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
Printed percentages on the label (58.7% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)11.7/20
Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
Additives declared (mandatory)5/10
Energy value declared (voluntary)5/5
Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file0/10
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 (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given, 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.

ClaimTypeSubstantiation
Complete & balanced (on page)FunctionalManufacturer assertion
to support your dog’s joint health and maintain normal inflammatory balance (on page)FunctionalManufacturer assertion
Tasty carrots & peas provide an excellent source of fibre, which helps regulate stool consistency whilst being gentle and easily digestible (on page)FunctionalManufacturer assertion
The high quality protein from duck and turkey helps to support healthy growth and development (on page)FunctionalManufacturer assertion
Naturally delicious game dog food (on page)ContentManufacturer assertion
Naturally tasty (on page)ContentManufacturer assertion
Game with duck, turkey & a trio of greens (on page)ContentManufacturer assertion

Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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