Acana
Champion Petfoods' more affordable 'Biologically Appropriate' range, with very high named-meat inclusion and regional, ingredient-led recipes. The food itself is genuinely strong, but it's imported, so it costs a premium and stock and freshness can vary by batch and retailer.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score
Weighted across six areas · /100
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Brand facts
- Ownership
- Champion Petfoods (Canada, now owned by Mars)
- Country of manufacture
- Canada / USA
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked
- Product types
- Dry, Treats
- Price tier
- Super-premium ($$$$)
- Overall score
- 76/100 · Good
Acana is a strong choice if…
- ✓Feeders who want high meat inclusion
- ✓Dogs that do well on protein-rich food
- ✓Owners happy to pay more for ingredients
May not be the best fit if…
- —You want the cheapest sound everyday kibble
- —Your dog needs a prescription or vet diet
The Acana range
Cost / day
$3.40
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.70
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.82/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
33%
A meat-rich, ingredient-led everyday recipe that earns its keep, as long as the per-kg price suits you.
Cost / day
$3.60
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.80
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$15.70/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Whole herring
Protein
35%
A fish-forward option with strong protein for dogs that suit a richer recipe, priced at the top of the shelf.
Cost / day
$6.24
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.12
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$20.79/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Whole mackerel
Protein
0%
A fish-forward, grain-free dry food that is one of Acana's highest-protein recipes, and it scores 80/100 thanks to a stack of whole-fish ingredients led by mackerel, herring and redfish. The standout is the sheer density of named animal protein, with around 70% animal ingredients in the bag.
Cost / day
$5.66
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.83
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$18.86/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Fresh chicken meat
Protein
0%
A poultry-based all-life-stages dry food built around free-run chicken and turkey with cage-free eggs, earning 78/100 as a dependable everyday Acana recipe. The standout is the balanced 60% animal-ingredient blend that suits most household dogs without needing a specialty diet.
Cost / day
$5.92
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.96
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$19.73/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Raw lamb
Protein
0%
A red-meat-and-game recipe led by raw lamb and duck, this grain-free food scores 79/100 as one of Acana's highest-protein options at roughly 35% crude protein. The standout is the unusual protein mix of lamb, duck, eggs and lake fish, which gives novel-protein variety in a single bag.
Cost / day
$5.16
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.58
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$17.19/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Fresh chicken meat
Protein
0%
A grain-free growth recipe built on free-run chicken and turkey with cage-free eggs and whole pumpkin, scoring 78/100 for puppies and juniors. The standout is a protein- and nutrient-dense formula designed to support steady development, including for larger breeds.
Cost / day
$5.76
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.88
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$19.21/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Fresh chicken
Protein
0%
A high-energy adult recipe with around 75% animal ingredients led by fresh chicken and raw flounder, scoring 77/100 for hard-working dogs. The standout is the protein-and-calorie density built specifically for active and sporting dogs.
Cost / day
$5.66
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.83
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$18.86/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Fresh chicken meat
Protein
0%
A lower-calorie adult recipe that keeps protein high while trimming fat, scoring 75/100 for dogs that need help managing a healthy weight. The standout is that it leans on fresh chicken and turkey for satisfying protein rather than bulking out with cheap carbs.
Cost / day
$7.93
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.97
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$26.43/kg
4.5kg bag
First ingredient
Fresh chicken
Protein
0%
A high-protein grain-free cat food built on free-run chicken, turkey and fish, scoring 79/100 as one of Acana's most protein-rich feline recipes at roughly 75% animal ingredients. The standout is how closely the meat-heavy profile matches a cat's natural diet.
Where to buy Acana
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