Our verdict
Is Naturalnzpetfood Working Dog Mix a good dog food?
We score it 54/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
100% 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 adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- 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.
Ingredients (12)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 54.1%
- unknown 45.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Working Dog Mix | unmatched | - | - | 10.8 |
| 2 | consists of beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 10.4 |
| 3 | horse | Horse | meat · good | - | 9.9 |
| 4 | green tripe | Green Beef Tripe | meat · good | - | 9.5 |
| 5 | and offal | Offal | meat · medium | - | 9.0 |
| 6 | offers numerous benefits for active and working dogs: High-Quality Protein : Beef and horse meat provide high-quality protein essential for muscle development | Horse Meat | meat · good | - | 8.6 |
| 7 | repair | unmatched | - | - | 8.1 |
| 8 | and overall health in active dogs | unmatched | - | - | 7.7 |
| 9 | Protein is crucial for maintaining energy levels and supporting the demands of rigorous physical activity | unmatched | - | - | 7.2 |
| 10 | Variety of Protein Sources : Incorporating multiple protein sources like beef and horse ensures a diverse amino acid profile | Horse | meat · good | - | 6.8 |
| 11 | which aids in meeting the nutritional needs of working dogs | unmatched | - | - | 6.3 |
| 12 | This variety can help preven | unmatched | - | - | 5.9 |
- 1. The Working Dog Mix10.8% estimated
- 2. consists of beef10.4% estimated
- 3. horse9.9% estimated
- 4. green tripe9.5% estimated
- 5. and offal9.0% estimated
- 6. offers numerous benefits for active and working dogs: High-Quality Protein : Beef and horse meat provide high-quality protein essential for muscle development8.6% estimated
- 7. repair8.1% estimated
- 8. and overall health in active dogs7.7% estimated
- 9. Protein is crucial for maintaining energy levels and supporting the demands of rigorous physical activity7.2% estimated
- 10. Variety of Protein Sources : Incorporating multiple protein sources like beef and horse ensures a diverse amino acid profile6.8% estimated
- 11. which aids in meeting the nutritional needs of working dogs6.3% estimated
- 12. This variety can help preven5.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Naturalnzpetfood
- 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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The product received a score of 54 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares contributed -10.6 points, as the recipe lists ingredients without printed percentages. Overall ingredient quality added +2.6 points, reflecting the overall quality of the ingredient list. Unclassified ingredients cost -1.6 points, since some ingredients we could not classify appeared in the recipe, and the processing format reduced the score by -0.1 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.59 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 60.3% | -0.027 | -1.60 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.59 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 60.3% | -0.027 | -1.60 |
| 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 | 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 54.2
- Final score
- 54/100
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
Analytical constituents not declared
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| offers a balanced and nutritious diet specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of active and working dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| consists of beef, horse, green tripe, and offal (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Ingredients: Using raw beef, horse, green tripe, and offal ensures that dogs receive a natural, minimally processed food without artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | 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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