Acana · Kibble · puppy

Acana Puppy & Junior review

C+69 / 100 · general adult profile

Acana Puppy & Junior scores 69 out of 100, a grade C+, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken 13%, and protein sits at 33% and fat at 17%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Acana Puppy & Junior ranges from 32 to 87 out of 100.

Chinese CrestedB+ · 87
AffenpinscherB+ · 84
Australian Silky TerrierB+ · 84
BologneseB+ · 84
Brussels GriffonB+ · 84
Coton de TulearB+ · 84
English Toy TerrierB+ · 84
Griffon BruxelloisB+ · 84
Where it scores lowest
St. BernardD · 32
Pyrenean MastiffD · 32
Neapolitan MastiffD · 32
MastiffD · 32
Giant SchnauzerD · 32

Analytical constituents

Energy360 kcal per 100g
Protein33%
Fat17%
Fibre5%
Ash8%
Moisture10%
Typical price£9.67 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£2.69

Ingredients

Chicken 13%, chicken meal, steel-cut oats, turkey 8%, flounder (first five listed).

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Acana Puppy & Junior a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 69 out of 100, a grade C+. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Acana Puppy & Junior?

The label declares 33% crude protein and 17% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Acana Puppy & Junior?

Chicken 13%. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Acana Puppy & Junior suit best?

It scores highest for Chinese Crested, Affenpinscher, Australian Silky Terrier. Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

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This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.