Skippers Ocean Puppy Grain Free
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Skippers Ocean Puppy Grain Free a good dog food?
We score it 69/100 (Average). 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 salmon, whiting and haddock 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: 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 27% · Fat 13%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 2.80% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.90% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Expected Weight Of Adult Dog Age of Puppy 2 - 6 Months 6 - 9 Months 9 - 12 Months 12 - 15 Months 1 - 4kg 70g - 100g 100g - 70g 70g - Adult Adult 5 - 10kg 160g - 200g 200g - 180g 180g - Adult Adult 11 - 25kg 250g - 290g 290g 290g - 260g 260g - Adult 26 - 35kg 390g - 430g 430g - 450g 450g - 420g 420 - 390g 36 - 45kg 490g - 530g 530g - 550g 550g - 520g 520g - 490g A complete food for puppies. Grain & Gluten-Free Free from grains and gluten, making it a gentle choice for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies. Gentle on Digestion This easy-to-digest treat is made from a single ingredient, making this treat
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (11)14% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 60.0%
- carb 24.3%
- veg 9.2%
- fibre 3.8%
- supplement 2.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Salmon (21%) | Salmon | meat · good | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Dried Salmon (16%) | Salmon | meat · good | 16 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Freshly Prepared Blue Whiting (11%) | Whiting | meat · good | 11 | 11.0 |
| 4 | Freshly Prepared Haddock (10%) | Haddock | meat · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Salmon Stock (2%) | Salmon | meat · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato (20%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 9 | Peas (6%) | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 10 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 11 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Salmon (21%)21% declared21.0% estimated
- 2. Dried Salmon (16%)16% declared16.0% estimated
- 3. Freshly Prepared Blue Whiting (11%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 4. Freshly Prepared Haddock (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 5. Salmon Stock (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 6. Sweet Potato (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 7. Potato4.3% estimated
- 8. Beet Pulp3.8% estimated
- 9. Peas (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 10. Linseed3.2% estimated
- 11. Omega 3 Supplement2.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
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
- 2026-09-14
- 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?
This recipe achieves a total score of 69 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +8.6 points to the total, while the processing format contributes -6.7 points. Additionally, the meat content adds +6 points, and the carbohydrate content contributes -1.6 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 | +8.60 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.8% | 0.096 | +6.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.3% | -0.115 | -1.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 14.0% | -0.106 | -1.48 |
| 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 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.60 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.8% | 0.096 | +6.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.3% | -0.115 | -1.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| 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 | 14.0% | -0.106 | -1.48 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 69.4
- Final score
- 69/100
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 | 13 | 14.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 98.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 51.9 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 51.9). 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.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (86% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (Additives 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 — 4 checkable claims: 4 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain & Gluten-Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Cereal & Grain-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.
- "Fish-based recipe made without common allergens like beef, dairy or wheat" — supported by the declared beef data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| important for keeping eyes, coat and skin healthy and in top condition, as well as helping look after your dog's joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| making it an excellent hypoallergenic choice for dogs with sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally preserved with rosemary extract to help maintain freshness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle on Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| an excellent source of Vitamins A, B and C (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten-Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cereal & Grain-Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in essential Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | 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 |
| Grain-free, fish-full, and totally delicious. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fish-based recipe made without common allergens like beef, dairy or wheat (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| containing 50% high-quality, tasty Salmon & Trout (Of which 36% is Fresh!) (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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