Happy Tails Dog Bakery & Boutique Duck Complete Cold-Pressed Dog Food
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Is Happy Tails Dog Bakery & Boutique Duck Complete Cold-Pressed Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 72 out of 100. The meat content contributed +6.8 points, while the processing format had a negative impact of -6.7 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
- Recipe72
- Nutritionalhigh97
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
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.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 72, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 71% of the dry matter (76% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26.80%
- Fat
- 15.90%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 8.70%
- Moisture
- 18.20%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 364 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
L-Carnitine (500 mg/kg); Taurine (1,000 mg/kg); Vitamin A 14,400 IU; Vitamin D3 1,800 IU; Vitamin E 100 mg; Vitamin B2 2.2 mg; Vitamin B5 7.2 mg; Vitamin B12 15 µg; Folic acid 0.9 mg; Zinc 185 mg; Iron 48 mg; Copper 7.5 mg; Iodine 0.95 mg; Selenium 0.14 mg
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place that is shaded from sunlight
Feeding guide
A daily recommended food guide has been created which can be used for reference. Factors such as age, physical activity levels, weight and breed will need to be taken into consideration. Make sure that fresh and clean water is always available for your dog. Suitable for all dog breeds.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.1/5 · 8 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists trout
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- 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 (6)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75% Fresh Duck meat | Duck | meat | medium | 75 | 75.0 |
| 2 | 20% sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | 1% trout oil | Trout | meat | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 4 | glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 5 | chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 6 | msm | MSM | supplement | good | - | 1.1 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.happytails.ie/
- Contact page
- www.happytails.ie
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.happytails.ie
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 v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | +5.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 71.0% | 0.096 | +6.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.115 | -1.92 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 4.0% | -0.106 | -0.42 |
| 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: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 71.0% | 0.096 | +6.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.115 | -1.92 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| 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 | 4.0% | -0.106 | -0.42 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.3
- Final score
- 72/100
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 | 26.8 | 32.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15.9 | 19.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 95.9 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 99 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 364 | 445 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); 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 (96% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.2/20 |
| 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.
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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Single protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| These ingredients have anti-inflammatory properties, are rich in antioxidants and can even help with histamine regulation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold-pressed (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| A Healthy Choice (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single protein (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| No legumes (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours or flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 75% Fresh Meat (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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