Old Mother Hubbard Classic Bac’N’Cheez (Bacon & Cheese)
Graded by The Sniff System
Old Mother Hubbard Classic Bac’N’Cheez (Bacon & Cheese) is a dry treat, flavored with bacon and cheese.
It includes quality carbohydrate sources like oatmeal and wheat bran, which also contribute declared fiber. The formulation appears to meet some nutritional standards, even if not explicitly stated as AAFCO complete.
The formula is heavily plant-protein-dominated, with wheat flour as the first ingredient, and protein and fat levels are quite low. It also contains added sugar, which is nutritionally unjustifiable in any dog's regular diet.
This treat is hard to recommend for any dog due to its low nutritional value and the presence of added sugar.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
The landmark 14-year Purina Lifespan Study on 48 Labrador Retrievers demonstrated that dogs fed 25% fewer calories lived a median of 1.8 years longer and delayed the onset of chronic diseases. Good fit for adult Labrador Retrievers navigating weight management. Caloric density is not declared, with crude fiber at 5.5% (above the catalog median, supports satiety). According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention's 2023 survey, 59% of dogs in the United States were classified as overweight or obese by their veterinary healthcare professional, representing an estimated 55 million dogs (APOP, 2023) .
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Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.
Research informing this analysis
MethodologyThe Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.
- Brooks et al., 2014diagnostic · protocol · satiety· cited in 5 claims
- APOP, 2023prevalence
- Raffan et al., 2016genetics
Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.
At 35/100, this formula sits below where we look for everyday picks. The lift comes from carbohydrate quality, worth 13 points to the final number: Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber. The ceiling on this score is 49, set because the guaranteed analysis falls below AAFCO's minimum nutrient profile. The cap isn't the binding constraint here. Protein quality would also need to improve to reach the next band.
Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.
AAFCO formulation inferred from declared not stated. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.
Plant-protein-dominated formula. wheat flour as the #1 ingredient.
Contains added sugar. Nutritionally unjustifiable in any complete dog diet..
- Lowest protein quality in Wellness's lineup (0.3/27)
- Top quartile for crude fiber in Wellness's lineup (6.2% DMB)
- Bottom 3% for overall Sniff Score in Wellness's lineup (35/100)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1wheat flour
Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.
Position 1 grain: primary carbohydrate base. This is a grain-inclusive formula with wheat flour as the dominant carb.
- 2grainoatmeal
Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.
Position 2: major carbohydrate source.
- 3wheat bran
Position 3: major carbohydrate source.
- 4fatchicken fat
Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. See why →
Position 4: secondary fat. Often where marine oils sit when present alongside a primary land-animal fat.
- 5bacon
- 6cheddar cheese
- 7fruitapples
Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.
Position 7: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 8vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
Position 8: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 9cane molasses
Added sugar from sugar cane. Used for palatability or texture. Dogs don't need added sugar.
- 10eggs
Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.
Position 10: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 11supplementturmeric
Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.
- 12paprika
- 13mineralsalt
Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.
- 14natural bacon flavor
- 15paprika extract
- 16preservative naturalmixed tocopherols
Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative. See why →
- 17preservative naturalrosemary extract
Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.
- 18supplementgreen tea extract
- 19spearmint extract
11 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.