Years Slow Braised Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
Wet Chunks · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Years Slow Braised Lamb Shepherd’s Pie a good dog food?
We score it 77/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet food in chunks for dogs of all life stages, with lamb, lamb hearts and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for protein.
Who is this food for?
We could not match this product's ingredients to our glossary, so suitability flags are unknown rather than clear.
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 1.19% · Fat 9.38%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.19% |
| Fat | 9.38% |
| Fibre | 1.14% |
| Ash | 0.98% |
| Moisture | 7.17% |
| Calcium | 4115% |
| Phosphorus | 2336% |
| Sodium | 572% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, cover and refrigerate, use within 3 days.
Feeding guide
12m+; 1–5 kg: 95–190 g/day; 6–10 kg: 190–300 g/day; 11–18 kg: 300–460 g/day; 19–27 kg: 460–615 g/day; 28–40 kg: 615–815 g/day.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Calcium 4115mg; Phosphorus 2336mg; Taurine 2095mg; Sodium 572mg; Vitamin E 114mg; Zinc 26mg; Iron 17mg; Riboflavin 4.3mg; Copper 2.1mg; Thiamin 1.7mg; Iodine 383ug; Vitamin B-12 42.5ug; Vitamin D3 10.6ug
Ingredients (21)12% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 57.8%
- veg 21.1%
- carb 17.7%
- oil 2.7%
- fibre 0.4%
- supplement 0.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Shoulder (17.8%) | Lamb | meat · medium | 17.8 | 17.8 |
| 2 | Lamb Heart (17.5%) | Lamb Hearts | meat · good | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato (14.2%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| 4 | Butternut Squash (11.6%) | Butternut Squash | veg · good | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| 5 | Red Pepper (6.6%) | Red Pepper | veg · good | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 6 | Pork Liver (5%) | Pork Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Pork Kidney (5%) | Kidney | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Pork Shoulder (3%) | Pork | meat · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Pork Belly (2%) | Belly | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Sunflower Oil (1.7%) | Sunflower oil | oil · good | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 11 | Tapioca starch (1.4%) | Tapioca Starch | carb · medium | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 12 | Coconut Oil (0.7%) | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 13 | Beef Gelatine (0.5%) | Beef | meat · medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 14 | Deactivated Nutritional Yeast (0.24%) | Yeast | supplement · good | 0.24 | 0.2 |
| 15 | Carob Powder (0.24%) | Carob Flour | fibre · medium | 0.24 | 0.2 |
| 16 | Bamboo Fibre (0.14%) | Bamboo Fibre | fibre · medium | 0.14 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Tomato Powder (0.12%) | Tomato Powder | veg · medium | 0.12 | 0.1 |
| 18 | Red pepper kibble (0.09%) | Red Pepper | veg · good | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| 19 | Pumpkin Seeds (0.07%) | Pumpkin Seeds | veg · good | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 20 | Turmeric Powder (0.02%) | Turmeric | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 21 | Parsley (0.02%). | Parsley | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
- 1. Lamb Shoulder (17.8%)17.8% declared17.8% estimated
- 2. Lamb Heart (17.5%)17.5% declared17.5% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato (14.2%)14.2% declared14.2% estimated
- 4. Butternut Squash (11.6%)11.6% declared11.6% estimated
- 5. Red Pepper (6.6%)6.6% declared6.6% estimated
- 6. Pork Liver (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 7. Pork Kidney (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 8. Pork Shoulder (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. Pork Belly (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. Sunflower Oil (1.7%)1.7% declared1.7% estimated
- 11. Tapioca starch (1.4%)1.4% declared1.4% estimated
- 12. Coconut Oil (0.7%)0.7% declared0.7% estimated
- 13. Beef Gelatine (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 14. Deactivated Nutritional Yeast (0.24%)0.24% declared0.2% estimated
- 15. Carob Powder (0.24%)0.24% declared0.2% estimated
- 16. Bamboo Fibre (0.14%)0.14% declared0.1% estimated
- 17. Tomato Powder (0.12%)0.12% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. Red pepper kibble (0.09%)0.09% declared0.09% estimated
- 19. Pumpkin Seeds (0.07%)0.07% declared0.07% estimated
- 20. Turmeric Powder (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 21. Parsley (0.02%).0.02% declared0.02% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-11-02
Brand and contact: Years
- Website
- https://www.years.com/
- Phone
- 07380337761
- Contact page
- www.years.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-11-02
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- shop.years.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe scored 77 out of 100 in our review. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.2 points, while the meat content added +5.7 points and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points. The carbohydrate content worked against the score, taking -1.9 points off the total.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-11-02. 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 | +7.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 59.3% | 0.096 | +5.69 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.115 | -1.87 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.9% | -0.092 | -0.91 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.2% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.9% | -0.012 | -0.01 |
| Undeclared quantities | 12.1% | -0.106 | -1.27 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 59.3% | 0.096 | +5.69 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.115 | -1.87 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.9% | -0.092 | -0.91 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.2% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.9% | -0.012 | -0.01 |
| 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 | 12.1% | -0.106 | -1.27 |
| 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 | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 76.8
- Final score
- 77/100
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.
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 | 1.19 | 1.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 5 |
| Fat | 9.38 | 10.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 89.1 |
| Fibre | 1.14 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 79.7 |
| Calcium | 4115 | 4432.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 0 |
| Phosphorus | 2336 | 2516.4 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 0 |
| Sodium | 572 | 616.2 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 13 nutritional additives on the label
- Calcium 4115mg
- Phosphorus 2336mg
- Taurine 2095mg
- Sodium 572mg
- Vitamin E 114mg
- Zinc 26mg
- Iron 17mg
- Riboflavin 4.3mg
- Copper 2.1mg
- Thiamin 1.7mg
- Iodine 383ug
- Vitamin B-12 42.5ug
- Vitamin D3 10.6ug
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 (87.9% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Nutritionally complete food for all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Crafted (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limited Edition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality British lamb (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in premium lamb (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| featuring both lamb shoulder and heart for natural protein and essential nutrients (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gently slow braised; to lock in flavour and maximise digestibility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally nutritious vegetables; sweet potato and butternut squash provide fibre and vitamins (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wholesome organ meats; including pork liver and kidney for a natural source of vitamins and minerals (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritionally complete food for all life stages (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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