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Ava Large Breed Puppy Review
Type of food
Complete dry extruded
Dog types
Pet dogs
Breed sizes
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NOT suitable for toy breed dogs Adult weight 1-4kg. e.g. Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier
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NOT suitable for small breed dogs Adult weight 4-10kg. e.g. Beagle, Dachshund, Jack Russell
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NOT suitable for medium breed dogs Adult weight 10-25kg. e.g. Border Collie, Staffie, Springer, Vizsla
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Suitable for large breed dogs Adult weight 25-45kg. e.g. Boxer, Labrador, Greyhound
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Suitable for giant breed dogs Adult weight 45kg+ e.g. Bernese, Great Dane, Mastiff
Dog ages
From weaning to 8 months
Pack sizes
2kg & 15kg bags
RRP
15kg bags = £46.99
Exclusive to
Pets at Home
AADF rating
67%
At a glance
Natural: Free from added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredientsHigh meat content: Contains at least 30% meat ingredients (on a dry matter basis)Not hypoallergenic: Contains wheat, maize, dairy products, soya products and/or artificial additives or has an ingredient list that is too unclear to rule out their presenceClearly labelled: Each ingredient is clearly and individually stated and there is at least a reasonable indication of the percentages of the main ingredientsCertified nutritionally complete: This food complies fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO
" Dogs need complete, balanced nutrition for a long and healthy life.
That's why at AVA we take great care to produce food that delivers exceptional nutrition every day.
Here at AVA we believe that the love you feel for your dog can only be matched by the care we take in producing their food.
Our aim is perfectly simple; to use our passion and expertise to deliver exceptional nutrition through our foods.
The first year is crucial for your dog's development, and comes with some very specific nutritional requirements.
It's not just their high energy levels that need to be fed either.
All AVA puppy food is specially formulated to contain the Omega 3, vitamins and minerals that young brains, bones and immune systems need to thrive.
Our Hypo-allergenic formulations contain; only quality protein sources for sensitive stomachs, digestive health supporting pre biotics and +imuvita immunity supporting ingredients.
Every vet-approved AVA product contains immunity supporting ingredients including beta-glucans, cranberry, pomegranate and green tea extract.
Immunity supporting ingredients provide a perfect nutritional balance to support health and immunity - our exclusive blend of superfood based natural vitamins and minerals.
AVA is Veterinary Approved and a perfect choice for those wanting to feed a quality natural food.
My German Shepherd puppy loves this. I tried her on Canagan but she turned her nose up at it, both the Free Range Chicken and Scottish Salmon varieties. Now bought a 15kg bag of AVA Large puppy and she absolutely loves it. And her stools her no longer stinky. You can make many comparisons and choices based on ingredients and price but finally your dog will tell you what's right for them. 10/10 AVA
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Martin Harris• 3 years ago
I also tried McAdams, Lily's Kitchen and Orijen. I must have one fussy pup.
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Si James• 3 years ago
Best food for American Akita puppy?
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Sam Jones• 3 years ago
Hi,Does anyone know (or where to find) the caloric information please?
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Jack Barraclough• 4 years ago
After extensive research, having been a few years since I have had to do puppy shopping I ended up buying this for my Akita pup. Having fed previous Akitas a 50/50 kibble, raw diet AVA was not available then. AVA contains the right amount of protein, probiotics vitamins etc and even more importantly a nice amount of oils and fats! For the price, comparing to other dry kibble this is a no brainer the quality for price is unreal. In the process of switching over, little Akita digs through his bowl to find the AVA kibble he loves it. If all keeps well ill continue to feed this in alliance with raw.
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Denise Jones• 5 years ago
Does it contain anything to make them hypoactive or cause allergy
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Jason Casson• 6 years ago
Thought i would try this as a Cheaper Alternative to Canagan, i was very cautious but the high meat content was very assuring, Our american Bulldog X mastiff pup seems to love it! she "woofs" it down very well and had been merely picking at her food before the switchover, i am very happy as the nutritional value is very similar to Canagan but at over half the price is a bit of a no brainer really, she still has firm stools and seems to love it!
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In general, unless your dog has health issues, you probably won't have to worry about these figures. Click here for more information
This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.
Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.
Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.
Highlighted ingredients
Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.
As fed composition
While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.
For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.
Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.
Ingredient categories
◉ Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.
◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.
◉ Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.
◉ Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.
◉ Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.
The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.
With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.
In general, unless your dog has health issues, you probably won't have to worry about these figures. Click here for more information
The price per day of feeding this food based on feeding the manufacturer's recommended daily amount from 15kg bags bought at their rrp to a dog of:
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Note: All suggested feeding amounts and costs are only approximate and may vary considerably from dog to dog. Be sure to contact the manufacturer if in any doubt.
67 out of 100 - Good
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Country of origin: United Kingdom
A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".
While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.
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Martin Harris• 3 years ago
My German Shepherd puppy loves this. I tried her on Canagan but she turned her nose up at it, both the Free Range Chicken and Scottish Salmon varieties. Now bought a 15kg bag of AVA Large puppy and she absolutely loves it. And her stools her no longer stinky. You can make many comparisons and choices based on ingredients and price but finally your dog will tell you what's right for them. 10/10 AVA
Martin Harris
Martin Harris• 3 years ago
I also tried McAdams, Lily's Kitchen and Orijen. I must have one fussy pup.
Si James• 3 years ago
Best food for American Akita puppy?
Sam Jones• 3 years ago
Hi,Does anyone know (or where to find) the caloric information please?
Jack Barraclough• 4 years ago
After extensive research, having been a few years since I have had to do puppy shopping I ended up buying this for my Akita pup. Having fed previous Akitas a 50/50 kibble, raw diet AVA was not available then. AVA contains the right amount of protein, probiotics vitamins etc and even more importantly a nice amount of oils and fats! For the price, comparing to other dry kibble this is a no brainer the quality for price is unreal. In the process of switching over, little Akita digs through his bowl to find the AVA kibble he loves it. If all keeps well ill continue to feed this in alliance with raw.
Denise Jones• 5 years ago
Does it contain anything to make them hypoactive or cause allergy
Jason Casson• 6 years ago
Thought i would try this as a Cheaper Alternative to Canagan, i was very cautious but the high meat content was very assuring, Our american Bulldog X mastiff pup seems to love it! she "woofs" it down very well and had been merely picking at her food before the switchover, i am very happy as the nutritional value is very similar to Canagan but at over half the price is a bit of a no brainer really, she still has firm stools and seems to love it!