Acana Heritage Small Breed Puppy Food

Acana Small Breed Puppy: mini kibble for the growth of toy and small puppies

The Acana Small Breed Puppy Food is specifically formulated for puppies whose adult weight will be under 9 kg (toy and small breeds). Mini Kibble adapted for small jaws, multiple animal proteins (chicken, turkey, plaice, herring, eggs), chicken fat to support a fast metabolism, marine DHA for cognitive development. No added grain. Made in Canada by Champion Petfoods.

Why choose Acana Small Breed Puppy?

• Specific to toy puppies and small breeds (estimated adult weight under 9 kg)
• Mini kibble designed for small, growing jaws
• Fresh chicken (18%) + dehydrated chicken (18%) at the top of the list
• Multiple animal proteins : chicken, turkey, plaice, herring, eggs, offal, turkey liver
• Chicken fat (7%) for supporting the fast metabolism of growing small breeds
• Marine omega-3 (fish oil + herring): DHA for cognitive and eye development
• No added grains : legume-based
• Fresh Vegetables and Fruit : pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots, apples, pears
• Living probiotics : Enterococcus faecium for the puppy's fragile digestive system
• Functional botanicals : turmeric, milk thistle, burdock, marshmallow, rosehip
• Made in Canada by Champion Petfoods

To whom is this recipe intended?

• Toy or small-breed puppies (chihuahua, yorkshire, bichon, shih tzu, Maltese, jack russell, etc.)
• Puppies with an estimated adult weight under 9 kg
• Active, playful puppies
• Small puppy owners looking for premium Canadian without reaching the Orijen price

Key ingredients

Fresh chicken + dehydrated chicken

Fresh chicken (18%) + dehydrated chicken (18%): a winning combination for palatability and protein concentration.

Multiple animal proteins

Fresh chicken offal (7%), dehydrated turkey (4%), eggs (4%), raw plaice (4%), dehydrated herring (4%), raw turkey liver (1%).

Fatty fish (DHA for the brain)

Raw plaice, dehydrated herring, and fish oil (3%): natural sources of DHA and EPA.

Legumes

Red lentils, green peas, green lentils, chickpeas, yellow peas. Plant-based carbohydrate base, with no added grains.

Complete list of ingredients

Fresh chicken (18%), dehydrated chicken (18%), whole red lentils, whole green peas, fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (7%), chicken fat (7%), dehydrated turkey (4%), eggs (4%), raw plaice (4%), dehydrated herring (4%), fish oil (3%), whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, pea fiber, pea starch, raw turkey liver (1%), salt, dried kelp, whole fresh pumpkin, whole fresh butternut squash, whole fresh carrots, whole fresh apples, whole fresh pears, whole fresh zucchini, chicory root, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, fresh beet greens, whole fresh cranberries, whole fresh blueberries, whole fresh serviceberries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rose hips.

Additives (per kg): Choline chloride 700 mg, zinc 112.5 mg, copper 11 mg, vitamins B1, B5, B6, vitamin A 3,750 IU, vitamin D3 500 IU, vitamin E 50 IU. Zootechnical additive: Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415 2.2×10⁶ CFU.

Note: For the exact guaranteed analysis (% protein, fat, calcium, etc.), refer to the official label on the bag.

Small-breed puppy feeding guide

The serving size depends on the current puppy weight and its estimated adult weight. For puppies under 4 months old, generally give 3 to 4 meals per day. Small puppies have tiny stomachs: it's best to split it into several small meals. For very small puppies (under 1 kg), you can slightly moisten the kibble with lukewarm water at first. Fresh water should be available at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference compared with Acana Puppies (all sizes 9-25 kg)?

The kibble size : Small-Breed Puppy has smaller kibble, better suited to small growing jaws. The nutritional profile is very similar.

Until what age should Acana Puppy Small Breed be given?

For small breeds: up to approximately 10-12 months. The transition to Acana Adult Small Breed should be made at that time, over 10-14 days.

My small-breed puppy is barely eating anything, is that normal?

The little puppies have tiny stomachs: they eat only small amounts at a time. As long as you see the puppy gaining weight regularly and being playful, everything is fine. For truly fussy puppies, you can moisten the kibble with lukewarm water to make it more appetizing.

Acana Small Breed Puppy vs Orijen Small Breed (for puppies)?

Orijen Small Breed is an adult formula (not a puppy formula). For small-breed puppies, the choice is between Acana Small Breed Puppy and Orijen Puppy (standard). Orijen Puppy has 85% animal ingredients, while Acana is more affordable. Contact us so we can assess it together.

Why buy from Sherbrooke Canin?

Acana Small Breed Puppy is our accessible premium choice for toy and small breed puppies. Our team can help you plan growth monitoring and the transition to adult food.

A question? Contact the Sherbrooke Canin team — we love helping!