Charm of the Wild Lamb & Salmon Dog
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Charm of the Wild Lamb & Salmon Dog a good dog food?
We score it 63/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
45% 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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- 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 (55)45% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 50.1%
- supplement 23.8%
- veg 15.9%
- oil 6.1%
- mineral 2.1%
- additive 1.1%
- herb 0.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb meal (23.3%) | Lamb | meat · medium | 23.3 | 23.3 |
| 2 | Salmon meal (23.3%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 23.3 | 23.3 |
| 3 | Red lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 4 | Chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 5 | Green peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 6 | Sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 1.1 |
| 7 | Herring oil (5%) | Herring Oil | oil · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Whitefish meal (3.5%) | White Fish | meat · good | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 9 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.1 |
| 10 | Calcium propionate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 11 | Kelp meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 12 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 13 | Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 14 | Chicory root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 15 | Yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 16 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 17 | Choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 18 | Glucosamine hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 19 | Chondroitin sulfate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 20 | Apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 21 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 22 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 23 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 24 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 25 | Peppermint | Peppermint | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 26 | Chamomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 27 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 28 | Celery seed | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 29 | Dried rosemary | Rosemary Leaves | herb · good | - | 0.9 |
| 30 | Parsnip | Parsnips | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 31 | Zucchini | Courgette | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 32 | L-lysine hydrochloride | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 0.9 |
| 33 | Inactivated yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 34 | Zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 0.8 |
| 35 | Ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 36 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 37 | Vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 38 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 39 | Vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 40 | Zinc methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 41 | Manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 0.8 |
| 42 | Copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 43 | Selenium proteinate | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 0.7 |
| 44 | Manganese methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 45 | Copper lysine | Copper | mineral · good | - | 0.7 |
| 46 | Niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 47 | Calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 48 | Thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 49 | Vitamin B-12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 50 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 51 | Calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 0.6 |
| 52 | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 0.6 |
| 53 | Cobalt sulfate | Cobalt Sulfate | mineral · medium | - | 0.6 |
| 54 | Vitamin D-3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 0.6 |
| 55 | Folic acid. | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 0.6 |
- 1. Lamb meal (23.3%)23.3% declared23.3% estimated
- 2. Salmon meal (23.3%)23.3% declared23.3% estimated
- 3. Red lentils1.2% estimated
- 4. Chickpeas1.2% estimated
- 5. Green peas1.1% estimated
- 6. Sunflower oil1.1% estimated
- 7. Herring oil (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 8. Whitefish meal (3.5%)3.5% declared3.5% estimated
- 9. Salt1.1% estimated
- 10. Calcium propionate1.1% estimated
- 11. Kelp meal1.1% estimated
- 12. DL-methionine1.1% estimated
- 13. Kale1.1% estimated
- 14. Chicory root1.1% estimated
- 15. Yucca schidigera extract1.1% estimated
- 16. Taurine1.0% estimated
- 17. Choline chloride1.0% estimated
- 18. Glucosamine hydrochloride1.0% estimated
- 19. Chondroitin sulfate1.0% estimated
- 20. Apples1.0% estimated
- 21. Blueberries1.0% estimated
- 22. Cranberries1.0% estimated
- 23. Pumpkin1.0% estimated
- 24. Spinach0.9% estimated
- 25. Peppermint0.9% estimated
- 26. Chamomile0.9% estimated
- 27. Turmeric0.9% estimated
- 28. Celery seed0.9% estimated
- 29. Dried rosemary0.9% estimated
- 30. Parsnip0.9% estimated
- 31. Zucchini0.9% estimated
- 32. L-lysine hydrochloride0.9% estimated
- 33. Inactivated yeast0.8% estimated
- 34. Zinc sulfate0.8% estimated
- 35. Ferrous sulfate0.8% estimated
- 36. L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)0.8% estimated
- 37. Vitamin E supplement0.8% estimated
- 38. Biotin0.8% estimated
- 39. Vitamin A supplement0.8% estimated
- 40. Zinc methionine0.8% estimated
- 41. Manganese sulfate0.8% estimated
- 42. Copper sulfate0.7% estimated
- 43. Selenium proteinate0.7% estimated
- 44. Manganese methionine0.7% estimated
- 45. Copper lysine0.7% estimated
- 46. Niacin supplement0.7% estimated
- 47. Calcium pantothenate0.7% estimated
- 48. Thiamine mononitrate0.7% estimated
- 49. Vitamin B-12 supplement0.7% estimated
- 50. Riboflavin0.7% estimated
- 51. Calcium iodate0.6% estimated
- 52. Pyridoxine hydrochloride0.6% estimated
- 53. Cobalt sulfate0.6% estimated
- 54. Vitamin D-3 supplement0.6% estimated
- 55. Folic acid.0.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 35% · Fat 18%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 4.50% |
| Ash | 9% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 370 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed 54-90 g (½-⅔ cup) for 2-5 kg dog; 90-169 g (⅔-1⅓ cup) for 5-10 kg; 169-270 g (1⅓-2 cup) for 10-20 kg; 270-371 g (2-2⅔ cup) for 20-30 kg; 371-540 g (2⅔-4 cup) for 30-50 kg; 540-743 g (4-5½ cup) for 50-80 kg. 1 cup = 135 g. Always ensure fresh water is available.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18
Brand and contact: Charm of the Wild
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.charmpetfood.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 achieves an overall score of 63 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.7 points and the meat content contributed +5.5 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -4.7 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.71 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 57.2% | 0.096 | +5.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.092 | -0.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.3% | 0.163 | +0.20 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.2% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.1% | -0.065 | -0.07 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.1% | 0.060 | +0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 44.9% | -0.106 | -4.74 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.37 | 0.222 | -0.30 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.71 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 57.2% | 0.096 | +5.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.092 | -0.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.3% | 0.163 | +0.20 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.2% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| 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 | 1.1% | -0.065 | -0.07 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.1% | 0.060 | +0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 44.9% | -0.106 | -4.74 |
| 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) | 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 | -1.37 | 0.222 | -0.30 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 63.5
- Final score
- 63/100
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 | 35 | 38.7 (band 18.397790055248617 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.621546961325967 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.511049723756906 to 2.5%) | 94.6 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4088397790055249 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 370 | 408.8 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (55.1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 11/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "80% of protein from animal sources" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "100% grain free (no corn, wheat or soy) and no artificial colors or flavors" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Free from grain and high-glycemic ingredients" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low carbohydrate for peak body condition (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80% of protein from animal sources (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin, essential fatty acids and amino acids to help nourish healthy joints and maintain good muscle mass (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 and Omega-6 sourced from fish and supplemented with fish oil help enhance skin condition, reduce skin irritation, and promote a soft and shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural prebiotic fiber sourced from a great variety of fruits, vegetables, and botanicals promotes digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% grain free (no corn, wheat or soy) and no artificial colors or flavors (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, palatants or harmful hormones (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from grain and high-glycemic ingredients (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| All breeds and life stages (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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