ACANAButcher’s Favorites Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe 4lb Bag

It's not cheap, and I'm not rich. But... No grains!? Yes please!! That was the idea.[tldr; scroll to bottom]My biggest fear buying this for the first time was that I'd spend $100 on a big bag of dog food and he doesn't like it. So we decided to get the 4.5lb Red Meat Recipe. Despite the catharsis of the lowered cost, I'm still afraid that I'm buying a worthless bag of food because typically he's a chicken addict and of course his meat is usually raw/undercooked non-processed meat. Will he really be willing to stoop down depths of a common barn animal and eat this "meal in a bag?" Is he just too posh a pup for such vile fake meat!? Did I spoil my dog?! (That's rhetorical btw)What brought me here:Muh doggo [a 2 yo, 45lb, 1/2 Rough Collie, 1/2 Bernese Mountain Dog] was getting a bit grainy in the coat. That fur used to feel like silk (think a coat like Lassie). I was also noticing some early signs of inflammation and an itty bit of bad breath. Typically, he eats whatever I'm eating (but maybe 10-15% of the amount I eat). Apparently, humans are designed to eat more carbs than dogs (like a lot more). In fact, dogs don't really need much in the way of carbs at all I learned. Upon educating myself on the level of fat and protein necessary for him to live as long as possible (my #1 goal on earth). I went looking for a dog food with 'no carbs.' This has vegetables, but you know what? He doesn't like vegetables. So, that's perfect.(Side Note: Before the food arrived I started buffing the fat in his diet as much as possible and in just a couple days his coat sheen came back.)The Results of the Taste Test?This dog, who only eats table food (and cat food if he's feelin frisky), will not stop eating this ACANA food. As much as I give him, he'll eat. I haven't found the upper limit. So yea... I have to hide it so I can keep his portion size right or he'll get fat as a house eating me out of house and home! I couldn't be happier. He loves, loves, loves it and it's got all the stuff in it I was neglecting to give him sufficient quantities of. Giving a sufficient amount of fat and protein to our doggie frenz is super critical for their health and happiness. Bonus points if you can't get him to stop eating it. Thanks to the manufacturer for making it!Verdict: Expensive (Like all high quality things). But SO worth it.[Pro tip: The cost is mitigated via the portion control, serving size recommendations are on the bag]

We have two German Shepherds that have real "wolf" like instincts when it comes to food, meaning they can go without eating for a couple days at a time etc. if the food does not suit their fancy. This is the only food that they consistently eat when placed in front of them. Yes, it is pricey but in the long run like the saying goes you get what you pay for. I have no doubt this is high quality food. This fish type has a strong fish odor to it, so you know its the real deal and made with real fish. Would not hesitate to recommend this product.

We have four dogs; they love this food... It's been their morning and early evening meal for the past six years... Our dogs have regular check-ups, and their weight has been consistent. It's not a cheap price, our dogs are family, so they deserve good food as well.

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I searched for quite a while before I chose this food. It is hard to find a good quality, lower calorie dog food. To start, I bought the smallest bag and my dog seemed to be ok with it. So when that bag ran out, I bought the next biggest size…well, it started out ok, but over time she started leaving more and more in her bowl, until she finally refused to eat it at all. I don’t think it is any fault of the food, just a picky dog.

Fast shipping, well packaged , product as described

My dog loves it, will not eat anything else!

We had our dogs eat Blue Buffalo a long time (Science Diet before that) and my Mom bought some Acana small bites for her dog (littermate to one of ours). Her dog didn't like it, our dogs liked it better than BB...so we switched. Then she tried her dog on this. Again, her dog didn't like it. So we started to switch our guys over since she bought a big bag and gave it to us. Well our doggies pick through their bowl to eat THIS. ONLY this. They love it. And, they are doing great with the switch, they eat joyfully and their "business" is very good too which has been an issue with one of ours (the sister...). We reviewed this dog's ingredients, read reviews and know Acana is good. So this is "the stuff" for now and the doggos are glad.