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Yorkshire, UK Suitable for all breeds of dogs
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Mixing bowl composition
This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.
Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.
Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.
Highlighted ingredients
Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.
As fed composition
While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.
For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.
Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.
Ingredient categories
◉ Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.
◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.
◉ Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.
◉ Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.
◉ Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.
For more information on any ingredient, please take a look at our Dog Food Ingredient Glossary
The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.
With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.
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69 out of 100 - Good
Our unique product ratings are calculated based on a number of characteristics including the quality and quantity of the stated ingredients, certain nutritional and technological additives and the processing methods used to create the food. They are designed to indicate how beneficial we think a food is likely to be for the majority of dogs when fed on a daily basis for an extended period. Click here for more information
Country of origin: United Kingdom
A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".
The most common categories of technological additives include preservatives and antioxidants, gelling agents and thickeners and probiotics.
While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.
Unfortunately, many technological additives do not have to be declared by the manufacturer so just because they do not appear on the label does not necessarily mean they are not in the food. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer directly exactly what technological additives their foods contain.
CA Long• one year ago
tried many foods for my labrador who is a fussy eater especially during her season-millies farmers mix is fantastic has a good range of protein and carbs and all the important nutrients and herbs and omega. I wouldn't use any thing else now. I have used csj adult champ which to be fair is really good but lacks the omega and some of the herbs esp the chamomile , and as jetta is a nervous lab this suits her just fine. fantastic product .
Julie Wallwork• 8 years ago
I had a labrador puppy who was very fussy with her food (yes I couldn't believe it either) until she tried this range of amazing food. I met them at a dog show and they were ever so helpful and informative, I was sent away with an array of samples to try and my dog Milly who is now two has been enjoying Millies Wolfheart for around 18 months and she looks fantastic, her coat is so shiny and everyone I meet asks what she is eating as she looks so fit and healthy (I am a proud mum!) Their customer service is great as spoke to the owner over the phone a few times and always happy to answer any questions you may have. As Milly needed to gain a little weight we have had her on the 60/40 range as she needed a little more carb, swapping between Riverside Mix and Farmers Mix. She is at her ideal weight so may introduce a higher protein mix as well she has tried Countryside Mix which is 70/30. Very happy with this food and the fact that my lab now 'wolfs' it down....sorry!
Louise Cragg• 9 years ago
Ive been using Ranger Mix [not covered on here] for over 10 days , my BC adores it, her itching seems reduced but early days, swapped over in 2 days, firm output, excited dog at meal times = happy owner. Customer service is fantastic, knowledgeable about their bespoke recipes, supportive and very helpful. No call centre call backs, you speak to the owners and prompt replies via email too [I had a lot of questions they were patient and understanding]. Delivery was swift and DPD kept me intouch with progress. As she is allergic to chicken its been a relief to find a food company who dont use it and we now have a variety to feed if we need to. Impressed is an understatement. Thanks to David for the info,site and reviews! Give them a try I am glad I did.