Techni-Cal Lifestages Adult Large Breed
Dry Extruded complete
Is Techni-Cal Lifestages Adult Large Breed a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.6 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -13.1. Additionally, the processing format deducted -7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.6.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe49
- Nutritionalhigh94
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with dried chicken protein, turkey and duck as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 21%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 3.20%
- Ash
- 7%
- Moisture
- 9%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.98%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 14.15%
Energy: 359 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 23.10%
- Fat
- 13.20%
- Fibre
- 3.50%
- Ash
- 7.70%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A (3a672a retinyl acetate) 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 (3a671 cholecalciferol) 1,500 IU/kg; Vitamin E (3a700 alpha-tocopherol) 150 mg/kg; Vitamin B1 (3a820) 2.50 mg/kg; Vitamin B2 (3aE101) 10.00 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 (3a831) 2.00 mg/kg; Niacin (3a314) 21.50 mg/kg; D-Pantothenic acid (3a842) 30.00 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 0.10 mg/kg; Biotin (3a880) 0.03 mg/kg; Folic acid (3a316) 0.40 mg/kg; Choline chloride (3a890) 1200 mg/kg
Feeding guide
Use the feeding guide for recommended daily amounts; adjust according to weight, age or activity level. Always ensure fresh water is available.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork fat
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (16)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehydrated chicken | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | turkey | Turkey | meat | medium | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | duck and pork | Duck | meat | medium | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | oats | Oats | carb | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | chicken fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | pork fat | Pork Fat | oil | medium | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | fish meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive | poor | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | fructo-oligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | chondroitin sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 4.3 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- technical-international.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +5.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.3% | 0.116 | +2.47 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.9% | -0.113 | -2.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.088 | -1.98 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.9% | 0.177 | +1.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.1% | -0.009 | -0.19 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.4% | -0.045 | -0.24 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.4% | 0.056 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Additive penalty | -6.54 | 0.236 | -1.54 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +5.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.3% | 0.116 | +2.47 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.9% | -0.113 | -2.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.088 | -1.98 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.002 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.9% | 0.177 | +1.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.1% | -0.009 | -0.19 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.4% | -0.045 | -0.24 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.4% | 0.056 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -6.54 | 0.236 | -1.54 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 49.3
- Final score
- 49/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 49/100 | current |
| v1 | 46/100 | |
| v1.9 | 47/100 |
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 | 21 | 23.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 83.8 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.2 | 3.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 359 | 394.5 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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 (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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| with adequate levels of high quality protein and fat, to ensure your dog has the daily benefits of great tasting meals that help to support vitality and coat condition (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate to support the joints (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| The larger kibble size helps to provide healthy teeth and gums (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vitamin E and fructo-oligosaccharides helps to support the immune system (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beet pulp helps to facilitate intestinal health (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains balanced levels of vitamins and minerals for enhanced vitality and well-being (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| special plant fibers and prebiotics (like dried beet pulp and FOS) support the gut mobility and stabilize the gut flora (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| a combination of chicken fat and cold pressed salmon oil delivers the Omega-3 fatty acids for a shiny coat and healthy skin (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated with a moderate calcium level and optimum calcium/phosphorus ratio for normal bone and joint development (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete dry pet food for adult dogs of 35 kg and more (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colorings, flavorings added (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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