Our verdict
Is Skippers Working Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (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, salmon protein and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
25% 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 23% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight Of Dog Grams per day up to 5kg 35g - 110g 5 - 10kg 110g - 185g 20 - 20kg 185g - 315g 20 - 30kg 315g - 430g 30kg+ 430g+ A complete food for adult dogs. Hypoallergenic Fish-based recipe made without common allergens like beef, dairy or wheat. This is a gentler option for sensitive dogs. Gentle on Digestion This easy-to-digest treat is made from a single ingredient, making this treat ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Omega-3 Benefits Naturally rich in Omega-3 to help support brain function, heart health, joints, and a shiny, healthy coat.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (12)25% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 52.0%
- carb 33.8%
- oil 5.8%
- supplement 5.0%
- fibre 3.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5% Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 2 | 24% Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | 12.5% Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 4 | Potato 26% | Potatoes | carb · medium | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | Maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Poultry Fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | Salmon Digest | Digest | meat · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 11 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.5 |
| 12 | Vitamins. | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
- 1. 12.5% Salmon12.5% declared12.5% estimated
- 2. 24% Salmon24% declared24.0% estimated
- 3. 12.5% Salmon Meal12.5% declared12.5% estimated
- 4. Potato 26%26% declared26.0% estimated
- 5. Oats4.0% estimated
- 6. Maize3.8% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp3.5% estimated
- 8. Poultry Fat3.3% estimated
- 9. Salmon Digest3.0% estimated
- 10. Minerals2.8% estimated
- 11. Salmon Oil2.5% estimated
- 12. Vitamins.2.3% 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 60 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 to the overall score, while the carbohydrate content added -3.1. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.2, and the meat content added +4.2.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 44.0% | 0.096 | +4.23 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 27.0% | -0.115 | -3.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.0% | -0.065 | -0.19 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.0% | -0.179 | -0.54 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 44.0% | 0.096 | +4.23 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 27.0% | -0.115 | -3.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| 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 | 3.0% | -0.065 | -0.19 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.0% | -0.179 | -0.54 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| 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
- 60.1
- Final score
- 60/100
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 | 23 | 25.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 90.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (75% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Hypoallergenic Fish-based recipe made without common allergens like beef, dairy or wheat" — supported by the declared beef data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High in Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, zinc and biotin (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally rich in Omega-3 to help support brain function, heart health, joints, and a shiny, healthy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| free from artificial colours and preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 44% Salmon (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains 44% Salmon (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic Fish-based recipe made without common allergens like beef, dairy or wheat (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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