Sausage Dog Sanctuary Food Puppy Superfood Scottish Salmon with Dill, Spinach, Fennel, Asparagus & Tomato
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Sausage Dog Sanctuary Food Puppy Superfood Scottish Salmon with Dill, Spinach, Fennel, Asparagus & Tomato a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with salmon, salmon oil and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
35% 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 puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 33.50% · Fat 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33.50% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 2.50% |
| Ash | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Expected Weight of Adult Dog (kg) 1-4: 2-4 months 45-70g, 4-6 months 65-75g, 6-12 months 65g-Adult, 12-15 months Adult; 5-10kg: 95-160g / 140-165g / 140g-Adult / Adult; 11-20kg: 145-260g / 230-270g / 215-270g / Adult; 21-30kg: 200-380g / 325-390g / 300-375g / 310-320g; 31-45kg: 280-530g / 450-535g / 385-485g / 405-425g
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Fructooligosaccharides (192 mg/kg); Glucosamine (170 mg/kg); Methylsulfonylmethane (170 mg/kg); Chondroitin Sulphate (125 mg/kg); Mannanoligosaccharides (48 mg/kg)
Ingredients (13)35% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 60.0%
- veg 21.4%
- oil 5.0%
- carb 5.0%
- fibre 4.4%
- supplement 4.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Salmon (35%) | Salmon | meat · good | 35 | 35.0 |
| 2 | Dried Salmon (22%) | Salmon | meat · good | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Salmon Oil (5%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Salmon Gravy (3%) | Salmon | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 5.0 |
| 6 | Beans | Fava Beans | veg · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 8 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | Dill | Dill | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 10 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 11 | Fennel | Fennel | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | Asparagus | Asparagus | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | Tomato | Tomato | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Salmon (35%)35% declared35.0% estimated
- 2. Dried Salmon (22%)22% declared22.0% estimated
- 3. Salmon Oil (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. Salmon Gravy (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 5. Sweet Potato5.0% estimated
- 6. Beans4.7% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp4.4% estimated
- 8. Omega 3 Supplement4.2% estimated
- 9. Dill3.9% estimated
- 10. Spinach3.6% estimated
- 11. Fennel3.3% estimated
- 12. Asparagus3.1% estimated
- 13. Tomato2.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Sausage Dog Sanctuary Food
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- sausagedogsanctuaryfood.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?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 71 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.6 points and the meat content contributed +6.1 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -3.7 points.
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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.62 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.7% | 0.096 | +6.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.115 | -0.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.092 | -0.96 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 35.0% | -0.106 | -3.70 |
| 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 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.62 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.7% | 0.096 | +6.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.115 | -0.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.092 | -0.96 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| 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 | 35.0% | -0.106 | -3.70 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 71.0
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 33.5 | 37 | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Fructooligosaccharides (192 mg/kg)
- Glucosamine (170 mg/kg)
- Methylsulfonylmethane (170 mg/kg)
- Chondroitin Sulphate (125 mg/kg)
- Mannanoligosaccharides (48 mg/kg)
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.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (65% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 13/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Made in the UK, for dachshunds only" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
- "No grain, no wheat" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Made in the UK" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain free, one main protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in the UK, for dachshunds only (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Dill - Source of Iron to help support normal functions of the circulatory system. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Spinach - Source of Vitamin A to help maintain healthy vision. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fennel - A good source of Calcium which helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Asparagus - Source of Vitamin C which has an essential role in collagen synthesis important to help maintain healthy bones. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tomato - Source of Potassium to help with nerve and muscle functions. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No grain, no wheat (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in the UK (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-Grade Ingredients (on page) | Content | 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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