Performatrin Ultra · Kibble

Grain-Free Hillside Recipe

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Hillside Recipe scores 95 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 91 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Hillside Recipe pack

Who it is for

Made for dogs of every age and every size.

What it scores, and why

For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.

An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 91Medium 95Large 91

The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 81Medium 85Large 81

The 85 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 16.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 88.7Medium 92.7Large 88.7

The 92.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (15.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, very active, building muscleSmall 91Medium 95Large 91

The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (35.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (15.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 91Medium 95Large 91

The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (35.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 91Medium 95Large 91

The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (35.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (15.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 88.7Medium 92.7Large 88.7

The 92.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (15.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 91Medium 95Large 91

The 95 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (15.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, calm, losing weightSmall 69.1Medium 73.1Large 69.1

The 73.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (35.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 16.7% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

    13.1 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (15.0%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.75% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,956 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

Every kind of dog

Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.

DogSmallMediumLarge
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight919591
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight818581
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight88.792.788.7
An adult dog, very active, building muscle919591
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight919591
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle919591
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight88.792.788.7
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight919591
An adult dog, calm, losing weight69.173.169.1
A puppy, calm, holding its weight838783
A senior dog, calm, building muscle88.792.788.7
A senior dog, very active, building muscle88.792.788.7
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight78.782.778.7
An adult dog, calm, building muscle919591
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight838783
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight88.792.788.7
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight737773
A puppy, very active, losing weight74.278.274.2
A senior dog, calm, losing weight66.870.866.8
A puppy, calm, losing weight61.165.161.1
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle838783
An adult dog, very active, losing weight82.286.282.2
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle88.792.788.7
A puppy, very active, holding its weight838783
A puppy, very active, building muscle838783
A puppy, calm, building muscle838783
A senior dog, very active, losing weight79.983.979.9

What the label says

  • Protein35%
  • Fat15%
  • Fibre5%
  • Moisture10%
  • Omega-62.25%
  • Omega-30.75%
  • DHA0.1%
  • Calories3,560 kcal per kg, 400 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Turkey, Salmon Meal, Turkey Meal, Tapioca, Lentils, Chickpeas, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Rabbit Meal, Spray Dried Egg Product, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavour, Salmon Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Broccoli, Pumpkin, Dried Carrots, Monocalcium Phosphate, Kale, Cranberries, Apples, Blueberries, Chicory Root Extract, Dried Kelp, Salt, Dried Yeast, Ginger, Oregano, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dandelion, Chamomile, Parsley, Taurine, Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [source of Vitamin C], Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate).

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: turkey, egg, rabbit, fish, salmon and legumes.

Price

On March 12, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 10.9 kg bag at $74.99 in Canadian dollars.

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How to read this

These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.

Scores as of October 12, 2026.

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