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Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe
ACANA Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe has a Puglib score of 8.7 out of 10 (Excellent, 4 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Its main proteins are beef and pork. It has among the most usable protein per calorie of the foods we score.
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Score
The Puglib score combines protein (quality on amino acids, and usable protein per calorie against a dog's need) with fat (the AAFCO minimums, plus credit for omega-3s). The protein requirement depends on life stage, so the score can differ by stage:
| Life stage | Puglib score | Rating | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 8.7 / 10 | Excellent | 8.8 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Senior | 8.7 / 10 | Excellent | 8.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.45 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 36% | 40.9% |
| Crude fat (min) | 17% | 19.3% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% | 4.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 2% | 2.3% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Calories (ME) | 3475 kcal/kg | 3949 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 300 mg/kg | – |
As fed is what the bag says; dry matter removes the water so foods compare fairly. Largest bag: 17 lb (7.7 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Beef
- beef meal
- pork meal
- whole chickpeas
- whole peas
- beef liver
- whole red lentils
- pork fat
- dried beef
- pork
- eggs
- natural pork flavor
- ground whole flaxseed
- whole green lentils
- pea starch
- fish oil
- salt
- dried kelp
- vitamin E supplement
- zinc proteinate
- taurine
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- vitamin A supplement
- vitamin D3 supplement
- dried chicory root
- niacin
- thiamine mononitrate
- calcium pantothenate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- riboflavin
- folic acid
- vitamin B12 supplement
- copper proteinate
- citric acid (preservative)
- vinegar
- rosemary extract
- dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
- dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product
- dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product
Allergens on the label
Every protein and common allergen the label mentions anywhere, oils and flavors included. If you avoid one, Puglib won't show this food for your dog.
Feeding guide
Daily amounts by body weight, as the brand publishes them. From the brand's feeding guide, retrieved 2026-09-18. Puglib matches your dog's weight and activity to this chart in your results.
| Dog's weight | Less Active | Active |
|---|---|---|
| 11 lb (5 kg) | 60 g (0.5 cups) | 105 g (0.88 cups) |
| 22 lb (10 kg) | 120 g (1 cup) | 160 g (1.33 cups) |
| 33 lb (15 kg) | 150 g (1.25 cups) | 225 g (1.88 cups) |
| 44 lb (20 kg) | 180 g (1.5 cups) | 280 g (2.33 cups) |
| 55 lb (24.9 kg) | 225 g (1.88 cups) | 330 g (2.75 cups) |
| 66 lb (29.9 kg) | 255 g (2.12 cups) | 390 g (3.25 cups) |
| 88 lb (39.9 kg) | 320 g (2.67 cups) | 480 g (4 cups) |
| 110 lb (49.9 kg) | 375 g (3.12 cups) | 570 g (4.75 cups) |
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