ACANA
Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe
ACANA Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe has a Puglib score of 5.8 out of 10 (Good, 2 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for all life stages. Its main proteins are beef. It has a moderate amount of usable protein per calorie.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 5.6 / 10 | Good | 5.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Adult | 5.8 / 10 | Good | 5.5 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Senior | 5.8 / 10 | Good | 5.5 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.5 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
- Large breed puppies: the label excludes the growth of large size dogs, so Puglib doesn't show it for a puppy that will grow large.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 25% | 28.4% |
| Crude fat (min) | 15% | 17% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 6.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Calories (ME) | 3305 kcal/kg | 3756 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: 32 lb (14.5 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Beef
- beef meal
- pearled barley
- whole peas
- oat groats
- pork fat
- pork meal
- whole oats
- lentil fiber
- natural pork flavor
- pea starch
- fish oil
- potassium chloride
- vitamin E supplement
- dried kelp
- salt
- choline chloride
- DL-methionine
- taurine
- zinc proteinate
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- vitamin A supplement
- vitamin D3 supplement
- whole apples
- whole butternut squash
- whole carrots
- collard greens
- whole pears
- whole pumpkin
- niacin
- thiamine mononitrate
- calcium pantothenate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- riboflavin
- folic acid
- vitamin B12 supplement
- copper proteinate
- citric acid (preservative)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 40 g (0.33 cups) | 60 g (0.5 cups) |
| 11 lb (5 kg) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 120 g (1 cup) |
| 15 lb (6.8 kg) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 120 g (1 cup) |
| 25 lb (11.3 kg) | 120 g (1 cup) | 200 g (1.67 cups) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 180 g (1.5 cups) | 280 g (2.33 cups) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 240 g (2 cups) | 390 g (3.25 cups) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 320 g (2.67 cups) | 480 g (4 cups) |
| 100 lb (45.4 kg) | 360 g (3 cups) | 560 g (4.67 cups) |
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