Acana · Kibble

Classics Prairie Poultry Recipe

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Acana Classics Prairie Poultry Recipe scores 93 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 89 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Acana Classics Prairie Poultry 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 89Medium 93Large 89

The 93 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (27.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

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  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

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  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient 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 69Medium 73Large 69

The 73 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 18.2% 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

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 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 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 86.7Medium 90.7Large 86.7

The 90.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (27.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (16.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.5% 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 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 84.6Medium 88.6Large 84.6

The 88.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Good protein (27.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleHigh fat (16.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyleProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 32%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 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 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 89Medium 93Large 89

The 93 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (27.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 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 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 89Medium 93Large 89

The 93 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (27.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (16.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 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 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 86.7Medium 90.7Large 86.7

The 90.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (27.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.5% 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 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 89Medium 93Large 89

The 93 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (27.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (16.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 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 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 67.1Medium 71.1Large 67.1

The 71.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (27.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 18.2% 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.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    High protein content (27.0%) for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 30.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.5% 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 3,912 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    18 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 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 weight899389
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight697369
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight86.790.786.7
An adult dog, very active, building muscle84.688.684.6
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight899389
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle899389
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight86.790.786.7
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight899389
An adult dog, calm, losing weight67.171.167.1
A puppy, calm, holding its weight899389
A senior dog, calm, building muscle86.790.786.7
A senior dog, very active, building muscle82.386.382.3
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight66.770.766.7
An adult dog, calm, building muscle899389
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight899389
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight86.790.786.7
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight697369
A puppy, very active, losing weight71.575.571.5
A senior dog, calm, losing weight64.868.864.8
A puppy, calm, losing weight67.171.167.1
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle899389
An adult dog, very active, losing weight71.575.571.5
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle86.790.786.7
A puppy, very active, holding its weight899389
A puppy, very active, building muscle84.688.684.6
A puppy, calm, building muscle899389
A senior dog, very active, losing weight69.273.269.2

What the label says

  • Protein27%
  • Fat16%
  • Fibre5%
  • Moisture12%
  • Ash7.5%
  • Calcium1.1%
  • Phosphorus0.9%
  • Omega-62.6%
  • Omega-30.5%
  • DHA0.1%
  • EPA0.1%
  • Calories3,443 kcal per kg, 413 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Fresh chicken (21%), chicken meal (20%), pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats, chicken fat (8%), whole oats, chickpea fibre, fish oil (1%), potassium chloride, dried kelp, salt, dried chicory root, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, fresh beet greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, egg, fish, grain and legumes.

Price

On March 3, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 14.47 kg bag at $94.99 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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