The Pets Larder Small Breed Chicken with Sweet Potato Grain Free Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is The Pets Larder Small Breed Chicken with Sweet Potato Grain Free Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (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 chicken, dried chicken protein and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, 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 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.30% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.30% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 366 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog (kg) 1 - 5kg: 25 - 85 g, 5 - 10kg: 85 - 145g, 10 - 20kg: 145 - 245g, 20 - 30kg: 245 - 330g, 30 - 40kg: 330 - 405g, 40kg+: 405+g
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (9)13% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 55.0%
- carb 30.0%
- veg 9.0%
- fibre 3.5%
- supplement 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Chicken (31%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 31 | 31.0 |
| 2 | Dried Chicken (21%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Chicken Stock (3%) | Chicken Broth | meat · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato (26%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Peas (6%) | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 6 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Chicken (31%)31% declared31.0% estimated
- 2. Dried Chicken (21%)21% declared21.0% estimated
- 3. Chicken Stock (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 5. Peas (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 6. Potato4.0% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp3.5% estimated
- 8. Linseed3.0% estimated
- 9. Omega 3 Supplement2.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-03
Brand and contact: The Pets Larder
- Website
- https://thepetslarder.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-03
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- thepetslarder.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?
This recipe achieves a total score of 68 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +7 points to the total, while the processing format contributes -6.7 points. Additionally, the meat content adds +6.1 points, and the carbohydrate content contributes -1.9 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 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.0% | 0.096 | +6.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.115 | -1.93 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 13.0% | -0.106 | -1.37 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.0% | 0.096 | +6.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.115 | -1.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| 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 | 13.0% | -0.106 | -1.37 |
| 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
- 67.6
- Final score
- 68/100
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 | 14 | 15.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 94 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 366 | 397.8 | 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (87% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "contain a much higher level of fibre" — the declared label says otherwise on high fibre.
23 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made in Britain (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| may help to promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria and aid digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Omega 3 to help support a healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal for stabilising Blood Sugar Levels (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beneficial for all dogs, but especially those who suffer from Diabetes (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| known for aiding in fighting infections and boosting general wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sweet potato as an excellent alternative to grains (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| great source of antioxidants (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contain a much higher level of fibre (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pre-biotics MOS (Mannanoligosaccharides) & FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains NO artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally rich in B Vitamins (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Dry Dog Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made using freshly prepared chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken is a lean source of protein (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| as well as Vitamins A, C & B6 (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free recipe with freshly prepared Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| essential vitamins (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally preserved using rosemary extract (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beneficial plant compounds (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sage, Thyme and Oregano (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% grain free (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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