Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company Large Breed/Giant Breed Puppy
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company Large Breed/Giant Breed Puppy a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for protein, calcium, phosphorus.
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 puppies
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large and giant dogs
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef lung
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork fat
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 (33)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 52.1%
- meat 19.1%
- oil 10.5%
- mineral 8.8%
- unknown 5.7%
- carb 3.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Lung | Beef lung | meat · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 2 | Beef Muscle Meat | Beef muscle meat | meat · good | - | 3.9 |
| 3 | Dressed Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 4 | Beef Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 5 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Beef Meat and Bone Meal | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 7 | Safflower Oil | Safflower Oil | oil · good | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Lard (Pork Fat) | Pork Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Vitamin A Acetate | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Natural vitamin E) | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 15 | Magnesium Oxide | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | Amino Acid Supplement | unmatched | - | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Cupric Oxide | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Inositol | Inositol and amino acids | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Ergocalciferol (Vit D3) | unmatched | - | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Vitamin K1 | Vitamin K | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Thiamine Hydrochloride | Thiamine Hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Cobalt Chloride | Cobalt Chloride | mineral · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin Concentrate). | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Beef Lung4.0% estimated
- 2. Beef Muscle Meat3.9% estimated
- 3. Dressed Chicken3.9% estimated
- 4. Beef Tripe3.8% estimated
- 5. White Rice3.8% estimated
- 6. Beef Meat and Bone Meal3.7% estimated
- 7. Safflower Oil3.6% estimated
- 8. Dicalcium Phosphate3.6% estimated
- 9. Lard (Pork Fat)3.5% estimated
- 10. Beef Liver3.5% estimated
- 11. Beef Fat3.4% estimated
- 12. Potassium Chloride3.3% estimated
- 13. Vitamin A Acetate3.3% estimated
- 14. d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Natural vitamin E)3.2% estimated
- 15. Magnesium Oxide3.2% estimated
- 16. Zinc Oxide3.1% estimated
- 17. Amino Acid Supplement3.0% estimated
- 18. Niacinamide3.0% estimated
- 19. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.9% estimated
- 20. Cupric Oxide2.8% estimated
- 21. Inositol2.8% estimated
- 22. Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)2.7% estimated
- 23. Ergocalciferol (Vit D3)2.7% estimated
- 24. Potassium Iodide2.6% estimated
- 25. Riboflavin2.5% estimated
- 26. Vitamin K12.5% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Hydrochloride2.4% estimated
- 28. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.4% estimated
- 29. Cobalt Chloride2.3% estimated
- 30. Sodium Selenite2.2% estimated
- 31. Folic Acid2.2% estimated
- 32. Biotin2.1% estimated
- 33. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin Concentrate).2.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 12% · Fat 11%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 0.30% |
| Ash | 6% |
| Moisture | 63% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.50% |
| Calcium | 0.90% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A Acetate; d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Natural Vitamin E); Magnesium Oxide; Zinc Oxide; Amino Acid Supplement; Niacinamide; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Cupric Oxide; Inositol; Ascorbic Acid (Vit C); Ergocalciferol (Vit D3); Potassium Iodide; Riboflavin; Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione); Thiamine Hydrochloride; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Cobalt Chloride; Sodium Selenite; Folic Acid; Biotin; Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin Concentrate)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company
- Phone
- 845-473-1900
- Address
- 201 Smith Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Contact page
- www.therobertabadydogfoodcoltd.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.therobertabadydogfoodcoltd.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 rating of 48 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 +5.6 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.57 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.3% | -0.092 | -1.23 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.2% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.027 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.30 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 |
| 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 | +5.57 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.3% | -0.092 | -1.23 |
| 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 | 61.2% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.027 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -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 | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 48.0
- Final score
- 48/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; 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 | 12 | 13.3 | 37.1 |
| Fat | 11 | 12.2 | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.9 | 1 | 69.6 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 | 60.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 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 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A Acetate
- d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Natural Vitamin E)
- Magnesium Oxide
- Zinc Oxide
- Amino Acid Supplement
- Niacinamide
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Cupric Oxide
- Inositol
- Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)
- Ergocalciferol (Vit D3)
- Potassium Iodide
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione)
- Thiamine Hydrochloride
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Cobalt Chloride
- Sodium Selenite
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin Concentrate)
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) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "NO BEET PULP, NO TOMATO POMACE, NO GLUTEN and like ingredients" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINEST FATTY ACID COMPOSITION Contains: safflower oil, flaxseed oil, beef fat and lard. Lard yields the longest chain of land-based omega6 and omega3 fatty acids, and is the finest fat in the world market (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SMALL QUANTITY OF COOKED WHITE RICE is included to help balance glucose levels and insure the growth of young puppies, particularly those of the small and tiny breeds (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES ADDED (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MINERALS DERIVED FROM GROUND BONE (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO SUGAR, NO MOLASSES (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO VEGETABLES (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| LOW FIBER (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO BEET PULP, NO TOMATO POMACE, NO GLUTEN and like ingredients (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fresh frozen ration for Large Breed And Giant Breed puppies (over 60 lbs at one year of age) (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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