Is Extreme Dog Fuel Professional 26-18 Formula a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 47 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.5 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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.
- Recipe47
- Nutritionallow96
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 3.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.50%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.50%
- Calcium
- 1%
- Phosphorus
- 0.80%
Energy: 389.9 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc 200 mg/kg; Folic Acid 0.35 mg/kg; Vitamin C 98 IU/kg; Vitamin A 8,500 IU/kg; Vitamin E 350 IU/kg; Vitamin B12 0.035 mg/kg; Glucosamine 400 ppm; Chondroitin 200 ppm
Feeding guide
Adult dogs: feed 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups daily depending on weight (3-10 lbs: 1/2-1 cup; 10-20 lbs: 3/4-1 3/4 cups; 20-40 lbs: 1 1/2-2 3/4 cups; 40-60 lbs: 2 1/2-3 1/4 cups; 60-80 lbs: 2 3/4-3 3/4 cups; 80-100 lbs: 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups). Transition over 7-10 days. Pregnant/nursing: 3-4 times normal intake or free-choice. Puppies: moistened food from 3-5 weeks, 4 times daily up to 15 min, reduce water over 3 months.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (45)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken By-Product Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 3 | Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 2.9 |
| 4 | Ground Yellow Corn | Maize / Corn | carb | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 5 | Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 & 6) | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 6 | Ground Wheat | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 2.8 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 8 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 9 | Flaxseed (Source of Omega 3) | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 10 | Natural Chicken Liver Flavor | Liver | meat | good | - | 2.6 |
| 11 | Canola Oil (Source of Omega 3 & 6) | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.6 |
| 12 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 13 | Salt | Salt | additive | poor | - | 2.5 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 15 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 16 | Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 18 | Zinc Amino Acid Chelate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | Iron Amino Acid Chelate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 21 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Manganese Amino Acid Chelate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 26 | Copper Amino Acid Chelate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 27 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 2.1 |
| 29 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product | Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
Brand
- Website
- https://extremedogfuel.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 318-994-2404
- Address
- P.O. Box 2071, Magnolia, AR 71754
- Contact page
- extremedogfuel.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-06
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- extremedogfuel.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-06. 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 | +5.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.115 | -0.97 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.56 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.6% | 0.163 | +0.42 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 66.7% | -0.012 | -0.81 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.4% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.8% | 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 | -3.11 | 0.222 | -0.69 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.53 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.115 | -0.97 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.56 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.6% | 0.163 | +0.42 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 66.7% | -0.012 | -0.81 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.4% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| 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 | 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 | -3.11 | 0.222 | -0.69 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 46.8
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 19.38729281767956 to 40%) | 97.2 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.923895027624309 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5385359116022099 to 2.5%) | 87.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.43082872928176796 to 1.6%) | 93.3 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 389.9 | 430.8 | 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. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc 200 mg/kg
- Folic Acid 0.35 mg/kg
- Vitamin C 98 IU/kg
- Vitamin A 8,500 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 350 IU/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.035 mg/kg
- Glucosamine 400 ppm
- Chondroitin 200 ppm
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) | 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) | 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| high meat and high rice diet (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| provides abundant energy for the working or sporting dog (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| protein to maintain good lean muscle (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| highest level of joint care (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| skin and hair coat quality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Most vitamins and expensive oils of any of our formulas (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Preferred by veterinary clinics, professional dog trainers, law enforcement, and pet owners (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains 3899 kcal/kg or 442 Kcal/cup (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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