Is Naturalnzpetfood Le Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 62/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
We looked at four factors when working out the score. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, pulling the score down because the recipe does not disclose every share. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.3 points, and the processing format added +6.3, both of which lifted the result. The additive load took off -1.5 points, which kept the final figure at 62 out of 100.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe62
- Nutritionallow94
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited67
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
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter (6% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 22%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Moisture
- 10%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Transfer opened bags to airtight containers; use within 6 weeks to maintain probiotic viability.
Feeding guide
Transition: 10-day gradual introduction (25% → 100% Le Lamb). Daily Portions: 2.5% body weight for adults; 4% for working dogs.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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 (44)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Meal | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 4 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 5 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 7 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 8 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.8 |
| 9 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 2.7 |
| 10 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 11 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 12 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 13 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 14 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 15 | Chamomile | Chamomile | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 16 | Peppermint | Peppermint | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Dried Enterococcus Faecium | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 18 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | Dried Bifidobacterium Longum | Bifidobacterium Longum | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.4 |
| 21 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | Niacin (Vitamin B3) | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 24 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 26 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 29 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Cobalt Sulfate | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Spearmint Extract | Spearmint | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
Brand
- Website
- https://naturalnzpetfood.nz/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 0275 89 39 29
- Address
- THE HOUSE OF FOOD LIMITED T/a Natural NZ Pet Foods and Treats, 55 Ryburn Road, Newstead, Hamilton, 3286
- Contact page
- naturalnzpetfood.nz
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
- naturalnzpetfood.nz
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.26 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.115 | -0.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.092 | -0.67 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.8% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.5% | 0.163 | +1.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.7% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.027 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.29 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.8% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.75 | 0.222 | -1.50 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.115 | -0.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.092 | -0.67 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.8% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.5% | 0.163 | +1.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.7% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.027 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.29 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.8% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -6.75 | 0.222 | -1.50 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| 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 | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.28
- Subtotal
- 62.5
- Final score
- 62/100
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.
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 | 22 | 24.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.6 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| 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, 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.
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.
67/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Free-range lamb—raised on the pristine pastures of New Zealand, under strict antibiotic- and hormone-free protocols" — the declared label says otherwise on lamb.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete and balanced dietary solution" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "eliminates grains, gluten, GMOs, and synthetic growth hormones" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid-Air Dried (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports robust digestive function, systemic vitality, and long-term wellness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supplemental taurine... proactively mitigating dilated cardiomyopathy risk (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports neurological development in juveniles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| retention of heat-labile nutrients (B-vitamins, endogenous proteases, Omega-3) typically denatured during high-heat extrusion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to exceed AAFCO & FEDIAF nutrient profiles for all life stages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Veterinary dermatologist-recommended for dogs with confirmed protein sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free-Range New Zealand Lamb (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced dietary solution (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| eliminates grains, gluten, GMOs, and synthetic growth hormones (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free-range lamb—raised on the pristine pastures of New Zealand, under strict antibiotic- and hormone-free protocols (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | 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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