Wellness CORE Adult, Lamb
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Wellness CORE Adult, Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 65/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 65 out of 100. The meat content contributed +5, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -4.1 to the final calculation.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
31% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe65
- Nutritionalmedium100
- 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 lamb, meat meal and peas as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 43% of the dry matter (38% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 30%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 4.50%
- Ash
- 9.50%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.30%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3%
Energy: 367.6 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14000 IU; Vitamin D3 1000 IU; Vitamin E 400 mg; Taurine 1500 mg; Zinc (Zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 100 mg; Iron (Ferrous sulphate, monohydrate) 100 mg; Copper (Cupric sulphate, pentahydrate) 7,5 mg; Manganese (Manganous sulphate, monohydrate) 5 mg; Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous) 1,5 mg
Feeding guide
See chart. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amount may vary with age, size, activity level, breed and environment. Divide the total grams per day by the number of times you feed your dog per day.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
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 (25)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Lamb (20%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Lamb (18%) | Meat Meal | meat | medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Peas 20% | Peas | veg | good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 5 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 6 | Rapeseed Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.6 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp 3% | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 8 | Natural Flavour | Smoked Flavour | additive | poor | - | 2.5 |
| 9 | Brewer’s Dried Yeast (source of mannan-oligosaccharides) 3% | Yeast | supplement | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | Linseed 3% | Linseed | veg | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 11 | Lignocellulose | Lignocellulose | fibre | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 12 | Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Carrots 0.5% | Carrots | veg | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 14 | Yeast Extract (source of mannan-oligosaccharides) 0.5% | Yeast | supplement | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 15 | Dried Chicory Root (source of Fructo-oligo-saccharides and Inulin) 0.5% | Chicory root | veg | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 16 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Spinach 0.01% | Spinach | veg | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 18 | Tomatoes | Tomato | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 21 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 22 | Dried Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 23 | Dried Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 1.6 |
| 24 | Dried Citrus | Dried Citrus | veg | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 25 | Dried Eugenia | Dried Eugenia | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
Brand
- Website
- https://wellnesscore.eu/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-09
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- wellnesscore.eu
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 | +6.18 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 43.0% | 0.116 | +4.99 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.113 | -0.29 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.088 | -0.43 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.3% | -0.002 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.3% | 0.177 | +0.76 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.009 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.5% | -0.045 | -0.11 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.056 | +0.14 |
| Undeclared quantities | 31.5% | -0.131 | -4.12 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 43.0 | -0.073 | -3.15 |
| Additive penalty | -2.96 | 0.236 | -0.70 |
| 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 | +6.18 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 43.0% | 0.116 | +4.99 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.113 | -0.29 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.088 | -0.43 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.3% | -0.002 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.3% | 0.177 | +0.76 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.009 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 2.5% | -0.045 | -0.11 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.056 | +0.14 |
| Undeclared quantities | 31.5% | -0.131 | -4.12 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| 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 | 43.0 | -0.073 | -3.15 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -2.96 | 0.236 | -0.70 |
| 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
- 65.3
- Final score
- 65/100
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 | 65/100 | current |
| v1 | 65/100 | |
| v1.9 | 66/100 |
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 | 30 | 32.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 367.6 | 399.6 | 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. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8% from the food type.
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 (68.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 13.7/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Single lamb protein (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fresh lamb as the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easily digestible recipe with prebiotic fibres and probiotics (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef and poultry free recipe (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain free and protein rich (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Heart support with controlled levels of sodium (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| With glucosamine hydrochloride & chondroitin sulphate to support hip and joint health (on page) | Functional | 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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