Workinghprs Large Breed Puppy Food with Salmon & Potato
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Workinghprs Large Breed Puppy Food with Salmon & Potato a good dog food?
We score it 59/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with salmon, potatoes and salmon protein as the main ingredients.
Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for phosphorus.
39% 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 puppies
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large 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 barley
- 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 27% · Fat 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 8.50% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.80% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
Energy: 357 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Data sheet and feeding guide available as PDF document on the product page
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate) 26,760 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1,800 IU/kg; Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 356 mg/kg; Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 296 mg/kg (Total Zinc 160 mg/kg); Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 321 mg/kg; Ferrous Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 21 mg/kg (Total Iron 99 mg/kg); Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate 117 mg/kg (Manganese 37 mg/kg); Cupric Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 53 mg/kg; Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 42 mg/kg (Total Copper 16 mg/kg); Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 1.64 mg/kg (Iodine 1 mg/kg); Sodium Selenite 0.53 mg/kg (Selenium 0.24 mg/kg)
Ingredients (12)39% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 39.3%
- carb 38.1%
- oil 9.4%
- veg 5.1%
- fibre 4.7%
- supplement 3.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh salmon (24%) | Salmon | meat · good | 24 | 24.0 |
| 2 | potato (15%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | salmon meal (11%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 11 | 11.0 |
| 4 | potato protein (11%) | Potato protein | carb · medium | 11 | 11.0 |
| 5 | barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 6.2 |
| 6 | oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 7 | poultry fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 5.5 |
| 8 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 5.1 |
| 9 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 10 | salmon digest | Digest | meat · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 11 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | minerals and vitamins | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.5 |
- 1. Fresh salmon (24%)24% declared24.0% estimated
- 2. potato (15%)15% declared15.0% estimated
- 3. salmon meal (11%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 4. potato protein (11%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 5. barley6.2% estimated
- 6. oats5.8% estimated
- 7. poultry fat5.5% estimated
- 8. peas5.1% estimated
- 9. beet pulp4.7% estimated
- 10. salmon digest4.3% estimated
- 11. salmon oil3.9% estimated
- 12. minerals and vitamins3.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Workinghprs
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.workinghprs.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 an overall score of 59 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.8 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in -4.1 points, while the carbohydrate content accounted for -3.7 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.80 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 32.0% | 0.096 | +3.07 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.6% | -0.115 | -3.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.6% | -0.092 | -1.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.3% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 4.3% | -0.179 | -0.77 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.3% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.0% | -0.106 | -4.12 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.80 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 32.0% | 0.096 | +3.07 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.6% | -0.115 | -3.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.6% | -0.092 | -1.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| 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 | 4.3% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 4.3% | -0.179 | -0.77 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.3% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.0% | -0.106 | -4.12 |
| 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 | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 59.0
- Final score
- 59/100
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; Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 | 29.5 | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.4 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 | 59.5 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 357 | 390.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 11 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate) 26,760 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1,800 IU/kg
- Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 356 mg/kg
- Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 296 mg/kg (Total Zinc 160 mg/kg)
- Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 321 mg/kg
- Ferrous Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 21 mg/kg (Total Iron 99 mg/kg)
- Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate 117 mg/kg (Manganese 37 mg/kg)
- Cupric Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 53 mg/kg
- Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 42 mg/kg (Total Copper 16 mg/kg)
- Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 1.64 mg/kg (Iodine 1 mg/kg)
- Sodium Selenite 0.53 mg/kg (Selenium 0.24 mg/kg)
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 (61% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12.2/20 |
| 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 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
- "wheat gluten-free" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheat gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-performance diet specifically tailored for large breed working and sporting puppies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| optimal support for sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| salmon as a primary protein source (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| designed to meet these specific needs, ensuring your working pup grows into a strong, healthy, and agile adult dog (on page) | Functional | 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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