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Gentle Giants · Dry dog food

Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast

A value-priced all-life-stages kibble with named grains and a low cost per calorie. The tradeoff, in our view, is modest protein and chicken meal rather than fresh meat as the first ingredient.

Last reviewed June 2026All life stagesKibblePartially verified

By the PetScored Editorial Team. Every sub-score below links to the sources and rules behind it - see the full trail under the score.

Kibble (dry): well-established. The most-studied format. Deepest evidence base, lowest cost per calorie. The evidence on this format ›

Strengths

  1. Nutrition Fit 8.0 / 10AAFCO adequacy clears the rubric and dry-matter protein and fat land in the bands we expect.
  2. Low sensitivity risk 9.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
  3. AAFCO all-life-stages adequacyCovers growth and maintenance - useful for multi-life-stage households.

Watch-outs

  1. Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids chicken, legumes, fish. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
  2. Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.
  3. Brand Trust 7.0 / 10Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.

Data status

Partially verified

Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.

Last reviewed
June 2026

Launch readiness

Source-capture hold.

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Brand Trust scoring

Brand Trust record missing.

A Brand Trust signal record has not been attached yet. The product keeps its seed Brand Trust value until source-backed signals exist.

Record status
missing
Score path
Seed score still in use
Unknown signals
11
Conflicts
0
Brand sources
0

Buyer read

What should you take away?

Dog food rubric
No major weak spot in the current scorecard.

For Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast, the current data does not show a major weak spot in PetScored's label, cost, sensitivity, or trust checks. Still match ingredients to your dog.

8.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
7.0
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
7.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
9.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
7.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.

vs. Dry dog food

How this scorecard reads against its category.

Solid bar is this product. Hollow tick mark is the average across 108 peers in the same category. Same rubric for both, no weighting tricks.

Nutrition Fit8.0+0.4 vs avg
Brand Trust7.0near avg
Ingredient Clarity7.0+1.1 vs avg
Sensitivity Risk9.0near avg
Value7.0+1.1 vs avg

Score math

How PetScored got there.

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Nutrition Fit8.0
30% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.

AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Feast premium dog and puppy food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including the growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).+3.0A
Feeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Feast premium dog and puppy food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including the growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).0.0A
Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 22.5-35%.
24.4%+2.0A
Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 8.5-22%.
10.0%+2.0A
Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0B
Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
358 kcal/cup+1.0A
Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0A
Brand Trust7.0
25% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)seed in use

Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.

Brand Trust signal record missingThe prototype seed score remains in use until a Brand Trust signal record is attached.
not capturedcontextSeed
Brand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
7.0 / 10+7.0Seed
Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeed
Ingredient Clarity7.0
15% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.

Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
chicken meal | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | menhaden fish meal+3.0B
Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)+2.0B
Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
pearled barley | brown rice | oatmeal+1.0B
Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract+1.0A
Country of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Co-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Ingredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
not detected0.0C
Sensitivity Risk9.0
15% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.

Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0A
Beef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
chicken meal | pearled barley | brown rice | oatmeal | peas0.0A
Dairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
chicken meal | pearled barley | brown rice | oatmeal | peas | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | natural poultry flavor | whole flaxseeds | menhaden fish meal | dried yeast | dried kelp meal | dried egg product | salt | potassium chloride | choline chloride | sweet potatoes | carrots | spinach | new zealand green mussel | pumpkin | cranberries | blueberries | apples | chicory | ascorbic acid | vitamin e supplement | taurine | ferrous sulfate | zinc sulfate | zinc methionine complex | copper sulfate | copper lysine complex | manganese sulfate | manganese methionine complex | beta carotene | yucca schidigera extract | niacin supplement | vitamin a supplement | calcium pantothenate | dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product | dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product | dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product | biotin | thiamine mononitrate | riboflavin supplement | pyridoxine hydrochloride | vitamin b12 supplement | vitamin d3 supplement | folic acid | sodium selenite | calcium iodate | cobalt carbonate | cobalt glucoheptonate | mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract0.0A
Chicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
chicken meal | pearled barley | brown rice | oatmeal | peas-1.0A
Wheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
chicken meal | pearled barley | brown rice | oatmeal | peas0.0A
Lamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
chicken meal | pearled barley | brown rice | oatmeal | peas0.0A
Multiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
1 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected0.0B
Hydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0A
Single novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0B
Value7.0
15% of total score
3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)

Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.

Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.
13.61 kgcontextC
Cost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 0.99contextC
Category relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
99% of Budget dry median+7.0C
Nutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.
Nutrition Fit 8.00.0C
Brand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 7.00.0C

Ingredients

Parsed label

Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Poultry Flavor, Whole Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Yeast, Dried Kelp Meal, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Spinach, New Zealand Green Mussel, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Blueberries, Apples, Chicory, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Methionine Complex, Copper Sulfate, Copper Lysine Complex, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Methionine Complex, Beta Carotene, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Mixed Tocopherols and Rosemary Extract

Sensitivity flags

May matter for individual dogs

chickenlegumesfishegg

These flags reflect population-level prevalence of commonly reported canine food allergens in the published literature (Mueller and Olivry 2016), not a prediction that this dog will react. Read how we score this in the dog food rubric and the medical disclaimer.

Source record

Confidence is visible by design.

Captured
June 05, 2026
Confidence
Partially verified
Sources
Gentle Giants official product page (GA + AAFCO) captured June 05, 2026
Save Mart 30 lb price captured June 05, 2026
Adequacy
Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Feast premium dog and puppy food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including the growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

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FAQ

About Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast

What is the PetScored rating for Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast?

Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast scores 7.6 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.

Is Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast good for dogs with food sensitivities?

Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, legumes, fish, egg. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.

Is Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast AAFCO complete and balanced?

Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Feast premium dog and puppy food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including …" The all-life-stages designation covers growth and maintenance.

What life stage is Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast for?

Per the bag, Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast is intended for All life stages (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.

How much does Gentle Giants Classic 'Quality of Life' Chicken Feast cost per calorie?

Captured retailer price: $44.99 for a 30 lb bag bag, at 3325 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price - see the Value detail on the scorecard.

This score is our opinion, formed by applying a published rubric to label and public source records, not a statement of objective fact and not veterinary advice. Label fields we cannot verify are marked by source confidence rather than assumed. See the methodology and medical disclaimer.