Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe (Puppy, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, chicken meal, oat groats, whole sorghum, whole millet, chicken liver, whole oats, turkey, eggs, whole herring, chicken fat, natural chicken flavor, lentil fiber, fish oil, ground whole flaxseed, chicken heart, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, salt, choline chloride, potassium chloride, taurine, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A acetate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 27.0%, Crude Fat (min) 15.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.15%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.1%, Calcium (min.) 1.2%, Phosphorus (min.) 1%, Taurine* (min.) 0.1%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 3%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.75%, Glucosamine* (min.) 800 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy Calorie content (calculated): Metabolizable Energy is 3340 kcal/kg (401 kcal per standard 8 oz cup), with 28% from protein, 34% from carbohydrates, and 38% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA Wholesome Grains Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including for growth of large size dog (70lb or more as an adult). Chicken is the first ingredient.
Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe is a grain-inclusive kibble that pairs meat with whole grains, peas or lentils from Acana, formulated by the maker for puppies. The manufacturer's product page lists Chicken, chicken meal, oat groats, whole sorghum and whole millet as the first five ingredients; ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, so a fresh or raw item can rank above a dried one even when the dried item contributes more nutrition after moisture is removed. The manufacturer's guaranteed analysis lists 27.0% crude protein and 15.0% crude fat on an as fed basis, with 12.0% moisture. The manufacturer states this recipe is made in the United States. The maker's label states the recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for puppies. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.
Questions about Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe
What are the first ingredients in Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe?
As listed on Acana's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, chicken meal, oat groats, whole sorghum, whole millet. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe have?
Acana publishes crude protein 27.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 15.0% (as-fed min), with 3340 kcal/kg (401 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Acana publish an AAFCO statement for Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe?
Acana states: ACANA Wholesome Grains Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including for growth of large size dog (70lb or more as an adult) (per manufacturer).
What kind of food is Acana Wholesome Grains, Large Breed Puppy Recipe?
Acana lists it as dry kibble, puppy dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Acana's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Acana product page (acana.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
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