Dogs and cats food manufacturer Grain-Free Food for Small Breed Dogs of All Life Stages – Duck
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Our verdict
Is Dogs and cats food manufacturer Grain-Free Food for Small Breed Dogs of All Life Stages – Duck a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- 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 fish meal
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (39)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 49.3%
- veg 13.9%
- meat 9.6%
- mineral 7.8%
- carb 6.2%
- fibre 5.6%
- oil 3.1%
- additive 2.9%
- other 1.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck | Duck | meat · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 2 | Ground Whole Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Duck Meal | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 4 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 3.2 |
| 6 | Ground Whole Green Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 9 | Ground Whole Chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Pea Fiber | Pea Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 11 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Ground Whole Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | Monosodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Chondroitin Sulfate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Duck3.4% estimated
- 2. Ground Whole Peas3.3% estimated
- 3. Duck Meal3.3% estimated
- 4. Pea Protein3.3% estimated
- 5. Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)3.2% estimated
- 6. Ground Whole Green Lentils3.2% estimated
- 7. Fish Meal3.1% estimated
- 8. Tapioca3.1% estimated
- 9. Ground Whole Chickpeas3.0% estimated
- 10. Pea Fiber3.0% estimated
- 11. Dicalcium Phosphate3.0% estimated
- 12. Natural Flavor2.9% estimated
- 13. Ground Whole Flaxseed2.9% estimated
- 14. Monosodium Phosphate2.8% estimated
- 15. Potassium Chloride2.8% estimated
- 16. Choline Chloride2.7% estimated
- 17. Inulin2.7% estimated
- 18. Taurine2.7% estimated
- 19. Zinc Proteinate2.6% estimated
- 20. Iron Proteinate2.6% estimated
- 21. Sea Salt2.5% estimated
- 22. Glucosamine Hydrochloride2.5% estimated
- 23. Yucca Schidigera Extract2.4% estimated
- 24. Chondroitin Sulfate2.4% estimated
- 25. Vitamin E Supplement2.3% estimated
- 26. Copper Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 27. Manganese Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 28. Niacin Supplement2.2% estimated
- 29. Vitamin A Supplement2.2% estimated
- 30. D-Calcium Pantothenate2.1% estimated
- 31. Riboflavin Supplement2.1% estimated
- 32. Thiamine Mononitrate2.0% estimated
- 33. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 34. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 35. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.9% estimated
- 36. Calcium Iodate1.9% estimated
- 37. Folic Acid1.8% estimated
- 38. Sodium Selenite1.8% estimated
- 39. Rosemary Extract1.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 16%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 5.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.50% |
| Calcium | 1.35% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 357 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
Daily rations based on dog weight: e.g. 2.2-6.6 lb (1-3 kg): ¼–½ cup (35-70 g); 6.6-8.8 lb (3-4 kg): ½ cup (70 g); 8.8-11 lb (4-5 kg): ½–¾ cup (70-105 g); 11-13 lb (5-6 kg): ¾ cup (105 g); 13-18 lb (6-8 kg): ¾–1 cup (105-140 g); 18-22 lb (8-10 kg): 1 cup (140 g); 22-30 lb (10-14 kg): 1–1½ cups (140-210 g). Separate puppy feeding guide by age and weight also provided. Always provide clean fresh water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc proteinate; Iron proteinate; Vitamin E supplement; Copper proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Niacin supplement; Vitamin A supplement; D-calcium pantothenate; Riboflavin supplement; Thiamine mononitrate; Vitamin D3 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Calcium iodate; Folic acid; Sodium selenite
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative); Citric acid (preservative); Rosemary extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Dogs and cats food manufacturer
- Phone
- 1-888-224-4140
- Address
- Bio Biscuit Inc. 5505, Avenue Trudeau, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 1H5
- Contact page
- www.ovenbakedtradition.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.ovenbakedtradition.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?
The recipe scored 50 out of 100. Having ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6, and the processing format contributed -6.7. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.3, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3.
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 | +6.31 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.115 | -0.52 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.092 | -0.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.6% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| Other share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.375 | -0.40 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.6% | -0.065 | -0.30 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -3.47 | 0.222 | -0.77 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.31 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.115 | -0.52 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.092 | -0.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.6% | -0.012 | -0.70 |
| Other share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.375 | -0.40 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.6% | -0.065 | -0.30 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | 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 | -3.47 | 0.222 | -0.77 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.1
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 28 | 31.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5.5 | 6.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.35 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 91 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 357 | 396.7 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 16 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc proteinate
- Iron proteinate
- Vitamin E supplement
- Copper proteinate
- Manganese proteinate
- Niacin supplement
- Vitamin A supplement
- D-calcium pantothenate
- Riboflavin supplement
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Calcium iodate
- Folic acid
- Sodium selenite
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) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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, 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 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids to promote supple skin as well as a shiny silky coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine and chondroitin contributing to the hydration of the cartilage to protect the joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Inulin (chicory root), a prebiotic, to ensure optimal intestinal function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Deboned duck is a great alternative source of protein for dogs with intolerance to chicken proteins (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lower glycemic index than our regular recipe (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Slowly oven baked (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Higher density vs extruded products (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 97% of the proteins in this recipe come from duck, fish and legumes (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Duck as 1st ingredient (on pack) | 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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