Seven Puppy Small Breed Turkey & Duck

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Puppy Small Breed Turkey & Duck
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Is Seven Puppy Small Breed Turkey & Duck a good dog food?

We score it 68/100 (Average). 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 68 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -7 points to the total score. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points, while the meat content contributed +6.4 points. Finally, printing percentages on the label provided an additional +3.2 points.

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 puppies, with turkey, duck and dehydrated turkey protein as the main ingredients.

Why you might choose it

  • Meat makes up an estimated 55% of the dry matter (60% as fed).
  • Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
  • Doesn't list grain ingredients.

Why you might not

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

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Estimated composition

meat60.0%
carb25.5%
supplement6.5%
veg4.6%
oil2.0%
fibre1.4%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Protein
30%
Fat
16%
Fibre
3%
Ash
8%
Moisture
8%
Omega-3 fatty acids
1.10%
Omega-6 fatty acids
3.20%
Calcium
1.40%
Phosphorus
1%

Energy: 390 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 15,000 IU; Vitamin D3 1,000 IU; Vitamin E 95 IU; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 85mg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous/Potassium Iodide) 1.3mg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.1mg

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
  • Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
  • 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (17)

#As declaredMatchedCategoryTierDeclared %Est. %
1Freshly Prepared Turkey (32%)Turkeymeatmedium3232.0
2Freshly Prepared Duck (18%)Duckmeatmedium1818.0
3Dried Turkey (6%)Dehydrated turkey proteinmeatgood66.0
4Turkey Stock (4%)Turkeymeatmedium44.0
5Sweet Potato (24%)Sweet Potatoescarbgood2424.0
6Peas (4%)Peasveggood44.0
7PotatoPotatoescarbmedium-1.5
8Turkey Fat (2%)Poultry Fatoilmedium22.0
9Beet PulpBeet Pulpfibremedium-1.4
10MineralsVitamins and mineralssupplementmedium-1.3
11Omega 3 SupplementOmega-3 Supplementsupplementgood-1.2
12Camomile (0.3%)Chamomileveggood0.30.3
13Dill (0.3%)Dillveggood0.30.3
14NucleotidesNucleotidessupplementmedium-1.1
15GlucosamineGlucosaminesupplementgood-1.0
16MethylsulfonylmethaneMSMsupplementgood-0.9
17Chondroitin SulphateChondroitinsupplementgood-0.8

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+6.78
Meat share of dry matter54.9%0.116+6.37
Carb share of dry matter17.7%-0.113-1.99
Oil share of dry matter5.5%-0.088-0.48
Supplement share of dry matter16.5%-0.009-0.15
Undeclared quantities9.4%-0.131-1.23
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 percentages54.9-0.073-4.03
Processing multiplier1.0032.336+32.34
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.996-7.00
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-32.336+32.34
Average ingredient quality0.79.915+6.78
Meat share of dry matter54.9%0.116+6.37
Carb share of dry matter17.7%-0.113-1.99
Oil share of dry matter5.5%-0.088-0.48
Vegetable share of dry matter1.9%-0.002-0.00
Additive share of dry matter0.0%0.177+0.00
Supplement share of dry matter16.5%-0.009-0.15
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.371+0.00
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 quantities9.4%-0.131-1.23
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 percentages54.9-0.073-4.03
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 Driedno9.320+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno4.569+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-2.321+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.996-7.00
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
-0.01
Additives declared on label
+1 transparency bonus
Subtotal
68.3
Final score
68/100

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
v268/100current
v167/100
v1.969/100
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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein3032.6100
Fat1617.4100
Calcium1.41.5100
Phosphorus11.1100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.41.4100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)390423.9100

Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.

Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

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.

ItemPoints
Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
Printed percentages on the label (90.6% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)18.1/20
Analytical constituents declared (mandatory)15/15
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 (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
Added Dill & Camomile - A gentle blend to help support digestion and overall wellbeing. (on page)FunctionalManufacturer assertion
No added grain - Formulated without grains or gluten for small breed puppies with sensitivities or delicate digestion. (on page)Free-fromManufacturer assertion
No added artificial colours or preservatives. (on page)Free-fromManufacturer assertion
60% Total Turkey & Duck - Rich in highly digestible animal protein and packed with amino acids to support healthy growth and development. (on page)ContentManufacturer assertion
Sweet Potato - A nutritious alternative to grains and a complex carbohydrate rich in B vitamins. (on page)ContentManufacturer assertion
Omega 3 & 6 - To support cognitive development, healthy skin and a glossy coat. (on page)NutrientManufacturer assertion
Minimum 50% Freshly Prepared Turkey & Duck - Responsibly sourced, gently cooked and naturally preserved for maximum digestibility and flavour. (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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