Skippers Salmon, Trout & Sweet Potato GRAIN FREE Complete Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Skippers Salmon, Trout & Sweet Potato GRAIN FREE Complete 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 salmon, trout and sweet potatoes 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 26% · Fat 11%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 3% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.10% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight Of Dog Grams per day up to 5kg 35g - 110g 5 - 10kg 110g - 185g 10 - 20kg 185g - 315g 20 - 30kg 315g - 425g 30 - 40kg 425g - 530g 40kg+ 530g+ 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. Gentle on Digestion This easy-to-digest treat is made from a single ingredient, making this treat ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs. For Skin, Coat & Joints Packed with Omega oils and essential nutrients that help support a glossy coat, healthy skin, and flexible joints.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15000 IU; Vitamin D3 2000 IU; Vitamin E 95 IU; Zinc 50 mg; Iron 50 mg; Manganese 35 mg; Iodine 1 mg
Technological additives
rosemary extract
Ingredients (11)24% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 48.0%
- carb 29.6%
- veg 9.1%
- supplement 5.3%
- other 4.6%
- fibre 3.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50% Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | 50 | 50.0 |
| 2 | Trout (36%) | Trout | meat · good | 36 | 36.0 |
| 3 | 26% Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 5 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 7 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 8 | Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 0.0 |
| 9 | Vegetable Stock | Vegetable Stock | other · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 10 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 0.0 |
| 11 | Asparagus | Asparagus | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
- 1. 50% Salmon50% declared50.0% estimated
- 2. Trout (36%)36% declared36.0% estimated
- 3. 26% Sweet Potato26% declared26.0% estimated
- 4. Peas0.0% estimated
- 5. Potato0.0% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp0.0% estimated
- 7. Linseed0.0% estimated
- 8. Vitamins & Minerals0.0% estimated
- 9. Vegetable Stock0.0% estimated
- 10. Omega 3 Supplement0.0% estimated
- 11. Asparagus0.0% 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 an overall score of 71 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.5 points and the meat content contributed +5 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.5 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 | +8.49 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 52.4% | 0.096 | +5.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.115 | -2.11 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.6% | -0.375 | -0.22 |
| Undeclared quantities | 24.0% | -0.106 | -2.53 |
| 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 | +8.49 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 52.4% | 0.096 | +5.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.115 | -2.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.6% | -0.375 | -0.22 |
| 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 | 24.0% | -0.106 | -2.53 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.8
- 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 | 26 | 28.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 98 |
| Fat | 11 | 12 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 96.7 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (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) | - | - | 63.4 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 63.4). 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: 7 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15000 IU
- Vitamin D3 2000 IU
- Vitamin E 95 IU
- Zinc 50 mg
- Iron 50 mg
- Manganese 35 mg
- Iodine 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 (76% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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
- "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.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| keep eyes, coat and skin healthy and in top condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helping look after your dogs 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 |
| naturally preserved with rosemary extract to help maintain freshness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cereal & Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| good helping of sweet potato, a fantastic complex carbohydrate quite different from common potatoes, it offers much more fibre and is an excellent source of Vitamins, A, B and C (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| all-natural ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten-Free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 50% high quality, tasty Salmon & Trout (Of which 36% is Fresh!) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| all thriller and no filler (on page) | Content | not checkable | 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 |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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