Skippers Chicken with Sweet Potato & Herbs Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Skippers Chicken with Sweet Potato & Herbs Dog Food 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 adult dogs, with chicken, sweet potatoes and peas as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, 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 27% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.30% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.30% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight Of Dog Grams per day up to 5kg 25g - 85g 5 - 10kg 85g - 145g 10 - 20kg 145g - 245g 20 - 30kg 245g - 330g 30 - 40kg 330g - 405g 40kg+ 405g+ A complete food for adult dogs. Grain & Gluten-Free Free from grains and gluten, making it a gentle choice for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies. Freshly Prepared Chicken Containing the finest, freshly prepared chicken, it's cooked at a gentle 82 degrees to protect the valuable protein, increase digestibility, and enhance flavours. Beneficial Herbs Our dog food recipe features a nourishing blend of herbs, including marjoram,
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15000 IU; Vitamin D3 2000 IU; Vitamin E 95 IU; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15 mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
Ingredients (9)13% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 55.0%
- carb 29.2%
- veg 8.8%
- supplement 4.1%
- fibre 2.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken 55% | Chicken | meat · medium | 55 | 55.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (26%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Peas (6%) | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 4 | 0.05% Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 5 | 0.05% Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 6 | 0.05% Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 7 | 0.05% Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 8 | 0.05% Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 9 | 0.05% Herbs | Herbs | veg · medium | 0.05 | 0.05 |
- 1. Chicken 55%55% declared55.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 3. Peas (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 4. 0.05% Potato0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 5. 0.05% Beet Pulp0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 6. 0.05% Linseed0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 7. 0.05% Omega 3 Supplement0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 8. 0.05% Minerals0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 9. 0.05% Herbs0.05% declared0.05% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Skippers
- Phone
- +44 (0)1472 237647
- Address
- Skipper's Pet Products Ltd Estate Road 7, South Humberside Industrial Estate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2TP, United Kingdom
- Contact page
- www.skipperspetproducts.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.skipperspetproducts.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 is 71 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.9 points, and the meat content added +6 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.6% | 0.096 | +6.01 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.115 | -1.86 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.2% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 12.7% | -0.106 | -1.34 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.6% | 0.096 | +6.01 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.115 | -1.86 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.2% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.4% | -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 | 12.7% | -0.106 | -1.34 |
| 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
- 70.9
- 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 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 | 29.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 94 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). 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.
Declared fortification: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15000 IU
- Vitamin D3 2000 IU
- Vitamin E 95 IU
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15 mg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
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 (87.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.5/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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) | 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 (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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain & Gluten-Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Free from grains and gluten, making it a gentle choice for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies." — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with 55% high-quality chicken (including 31% freshly prepared for maximum flavour and nutrition) (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural Omega-3 for a shiny coat and supple joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| prebiotics to support digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 55% Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten-Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Omega 3 Supplement (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beneficial Herbs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Colours or Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freshly Prepared Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from grains and gluten, making it a gentle choice for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | 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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