Smack · Air-dried food

Very Berry Chicken

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Smack Very Berry Chicken scores 80.5 out of 100. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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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 weight80.5

The 80.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (40.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (29.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight60.5

The 60.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

    15 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight55

The 55 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (40.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 31.2% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.The label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    3.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, building muscle80.5

The 80.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (40.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (29.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight80.5

The 80.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (40.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (29.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle80.5

The 80.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (40.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (29.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight72.5

The 72.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (40.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (29.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.The label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    3.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight63

The 63 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (40.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 31.2% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.5 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, losing weight58.7

The 58.7 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (40.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 31.2% of dry matter and fibre is 1.5% 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 (40.0%) for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 5,828 kcal per kg of dry matter. For air-dried food, full points are given between 4,700 and 5,800.Fat is 31.2% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    13 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.

    11.6 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

    Format suitability calibrated for air driedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.

    6 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Every kind of dog

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

DogScore
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight80.5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight60.5
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight55
An adult dog, very active, building muscle80.5
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight80.5
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle80.5
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight72.5
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight63
An adult dog, calm, losing weight58.7
A puppy, calm, holding its weight61.5
A senior dog, calm, building muscle72.5
A senior dog, very active, building muscle72.5
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight52.5
An adult dog, calm, building muscle80.5
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight79
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight72.5
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight59
A puppy, very active, losing weight61.5
A senior dog, calm, losing weight50.6
A puppy, calm, losing weight57.1
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle79
An adult dog, very active, losing weight63
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle72.5
A puppy, very active, holding its weight79
A puppy, very active, building muscle79
A puppy, calm, building muscle79
A senior dog, very active, losing weight55

What the label says

  • Protein40%
  • Fat29%
  • Fibre1.5%
  • Moisture7%
  • Calcium1.25%
  • Phosphorus1.1%
  • Calories5,420 kcal per kg
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for growth, including large-breed puppies, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Liver, Pumpkin, Apple, Dried Yeast, Spinach, Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Cranberry, Parsley, Carrot, Shiitake Mushroom, Sprouted Quinoa, Thyme, Salt, Kelp, Celery, Turmeric, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols), Marine MicroAlgae Oil

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

Compared with smackpetfood.com on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre, moisture and calories.

Price

On May 5, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 2.5 kg pack at $139.99 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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