Southend Dog Chicken with Tripe Raw Puppy Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Southend Dog Chicken with Tripe Raw Puppy Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 95/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete raw food for puppies, with chicken, chicken heart and chicken liver as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 32.9% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 14.60% · Fat 9.20%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.60% | 35.90% |
| Fat | 9.20% | 40.70% |
| Fibre | 0.90% | 9.10% |
| Ash | 3% | 13.70% |
| Moisture | 72% | - |
| Carbohydrates | - | 0.60% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store at -18°C. Defrost overnight in the fridge; use within 24–48 hours (up to 4 days refrigerated). Do not refreeze once thawed. Food can be refrozen if still firm on arrival.
Feeding guide
Feed 5–8% of body weight per day, split into 2–3 meals daily. Example: 5kg puppy → 250g–400g daily. Adjust based on growth rate and activity level.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (9)10% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 90.0%
- veg 8.4%
- oil 1.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.5% Chicken with Bone | Chicken | meat · medium | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| 2 | 42.5% Chicken Heart | Chicken Heart | meat · good | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| 3 | 5% Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 5 | Green Vegetables | Green Vegetables | veg · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 6 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 7 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 1.6 |
| 8 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 9 | Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. 42.5% Chicken with Bone42.5% declared42.5% estimated
- 2. 42.5% Chicken Heart42.5% declared42.5% estimated
- 3. 5% Chicken Liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. Butternut Squash2.1% estimated
- 5. Green Vegetables1.9% estimated
- 6. Blueberry1.8% estimated
- 7. Salmon Oil1.6% estimated
- 8. Chicory Root1.4% estimated
- 9. Kelp1.2% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Southend Dog
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- southenddogtraining.co.uk
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 95 out of 100. The meat content contributed +8.4 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.2 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete brought +2.3 points, while ingredients without printed percentages deducted -1.1 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 | +7.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 87.1% | 0.096 | +8.36 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.092 | -0.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 10.0% | -0.106 | -1.06 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 87.1% | 0.096 | +8.36 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.092 | -0.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 10.0% | -0.106 | -1.06 |
| 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 95.0
- Final score
- 95/100
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 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.6 | 52.1 | 100 |
| Fat | 9.2 | 32.9 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); 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 (90% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18/20 |
| 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) | 5/10 |
| 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 90% chicken including bone and offal (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete, Natural & Gut-Friendly (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated for growing puppies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports development, immunity & digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports healthy growth and muscle development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes strong bones and teeth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Improves digestion and gut health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Boosts immune system development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps maintain a healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Raw puppy food is easier to digest and more natural than heavily processed alternatives (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural ingredients with no additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tripe is especially beneficial because it contains Natural digestive enzymes, Probiotics for gut health, Essential nutrients for development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy portioning (500g tubs) (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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