Is Wysong Archetype Quail a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (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 score of 67 out of 100 based on our assessment. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points to the score. Meanwhile, the processing format contributed +6.6 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6 points. Finally, the additive load contributed -4.1 points to the final calculation.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe67
- Nutritionallow94
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 67, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: quail.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 2% of the dry matter (5% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 4 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 50%
- Fat
- 25%
- Fibre
- 0.50%
- Ash
- 0%
- Moisture
- 4%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Taurine (min.) 0.3%; Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C); Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Potassium Chloride; Zinc Proteinate; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Calcium Carbonate
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract; Citric Acid
Feeding guide
Introduce gradually. Cat: 5 lb ¼-⅓ cup, 10 lb ⅓-½ cup, 15 lb ½-¾ cup, 20 lb ¾-1 cup per day. Dog: 3 lb ¼ cup, 5 lb ¼-⅓ cup, 10 lb ⅓-½ cup, 20 lb ¾-1 cup, 40 lb 1½-2 cups, 60 lb 2½-3 cups, 80 lb 3-3½ cups per day.
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: quail
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: it is listed as an ingredient
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 (29)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quail | Quail | meat | good | - | 4.5 |
| 2 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 4.5 |
| 3 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 4.4 |
| 4 | Organic Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 5 | Organic Barley Grass | Barley grass | carb | good | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Chia Seeds | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 7 | Broccoli Sprouts | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 8 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 9 | Plums | Plum | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 10 | Whey | Sweet whey powder | other | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 11 | Sea Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 13 | Yeast Extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 14 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | additive | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 15 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 18 | Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 19 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 20 | Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Product | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.8 |
| 24 | Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus plantarum | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product. | Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.wysong.net/
- Contact page
- www.wysong.net
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-21
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.wysong.net
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 2026-09-26. 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 | +6.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.7% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 20.1% | 0.163 | +3.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 48.6% | -0.012 | -0.59 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.375 | -1.06 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.027 | -0.17 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.29 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| 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 | -18.32 | 0.222 | -4.07 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.02 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.7% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 20.1% | 0.163 | +3.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 48.6% | -0.012 | -0.59 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.375 | -1.06 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.027 | -0.17 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.5% | -0.065 | -0.29 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| 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 | -18.32 | 0.222 | -4.07 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 67.5
- Final score
- 67/100
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 | 50 | 52.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 25 | 26 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.5 | 0.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 70.3 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 (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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Rich in proteins and amino acids" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "High in natural protein and fat content" — supported by the declared high protein data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Non-Thermal™ freeze dried raw product – not heated above 118° Fahrenheit (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fats that are naturally protected against free radical/oxidation degradation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains meats, plant nutrients, nutraceuticals, prebiotics, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and an array of micronutrients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of non-nutritional additives used by manufacturers to create color, texture, stool consistency, or shelf-life (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Starch Free™ and meat-based (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in proteins and amino acids (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in natural protein and fat content (on page) | High/low level | consistent | 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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