Acana · Kibble
Puppy Recipe
For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Acana Puppy Recipe scores 98 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 94 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for puppies of every size.
Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.
Not offered to senior dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.
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.
A puppy, calm, holding its weightSmall 94Medium 98Large 94
The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (33.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (20.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 94Medium 98Large 94
The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (33.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (20.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, moderately active, losing weightSmall 74Medium 78Large 74
The 78 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, very active, losing weightSmall 76.5Medium 80.5Large 76.5
The 80.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (33.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 22.7% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, calm, losing weightSmall 72.1Medium 76.1Large 72.1
The 76.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (33.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 22.7% 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 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, moderately active, building muscleSmall 94Medium 98Large 94
The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (33.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (20.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, very active, holding its weightSmall 94Medium 98Large 94
The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (33.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (20.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, very active, building muscleSmall 94Medium 98Large 94
The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (33.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (20.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 puppy, calm, building muscleSmall 94Medium 98Large 94
The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatGood DHA for this dog's brain healthOptimal caloric density for this dogFat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
23 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.3%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 94 | 98 | 94 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 94 | 98 | 94 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 74 | 78 | 74 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 76.5 | 80.5 | 76.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 72.1 | 76.1 | 72.1 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 94 | 98 | 94 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 94 | 98 | 94 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 94 | 98 | 94 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 94 | 98 | 94 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.
Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.
What the label says
- Protein33%
- Fat20%
- Fibre5%
- Moisture12%
- Ash7%
- Calcium1.5%
- Phosphorus1.1%
- Omega-62.7%
- Omega-31%
- DHA0.3%
- EPA0.3%
- Calories3,660 kcal per kg, 439 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for growth, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Fresh chicken (18%), chicken meal (18%), whole red lentils, whole green peas, fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (7%), chicken fat (7%), turkey meal (4%), fresh eggs (4%), raw hake (4%), herring meal (4%), fish oil (3%), whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, lentil fibre, pea starch, raw turkey livers (1%), salt, dried kelp, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, dried chicory root, 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, turkey, egg, fish and legumes.
Price
On March 3, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 11.34 kg bag at $90.99 in Canadian dollars.
Shop at Pet ValuSame label, another food
Same label as Acana Puppy Small Breed Recipe: they differ in kibble size, size and price.
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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