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ORIJEN Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion Petfoods
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Canada
Type of food
Dry Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Dry Senior Dog Food, Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Ratings
72%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 65%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 87%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 52%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 80%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 46%
To our knowledge, ORIJEN has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
ORIJEN makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Price is above market average
Brand Overview
ORIJEN was inspired by a natural diet of whole prey animals and features inclusions of fresh or raw meat, providing virtually everything your dog or cat needs to thrive. Their kitchen is located in the heart of Kentucky’s dynamic agricultural community and all ingredients are responsibly farmed, ranched, or fished by people they know and trust. They prepare ORIJEN and ACANA exclusively and don’t make foods for other companies or allow their foods to be made by anyone else.
How Much Does ORIJEN Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared ORIJEN dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
ORIJEN Dry Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$5.82
$3.69
+58%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.33
$0.38
-14%
Price per day
$0.20
$0.23
-13%
ORIJEN Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
ORIJEN Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$5.16
$3.84
+34%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.29
$0.23
+25%
Price per day
$0.17
$0.14
+21%
ORIJEN Dry Puppy Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.
ORIJEN Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$5.42
$3.81
+42%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.33
$0.32
+3%
Price per day
$0.20
$0.19
+5%
ORIJEN Dry Senior Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.
ORIJEN Freeze-Dried Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$2.95
$2.64
+12%
Price per 100 kcal
$2.08
$1.89
+10%
Price per day
$1.25
$1.13
+11%
ORIJEN Freeze-Dried Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.
ORIJEN Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared ORIJEN dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
43.86%
30.01%
+46%
DM Fat
19.88%
15.84%
+26%
DM Fiber
5.12%
5.49%
-7%
DM Carb
31.14%
47.75%
-35%
Dry Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
43.18%
32.35%
+33%
DM Fat
20.46%
17.94%
+14%
DM Fiber
6.82%
4.66%
+46%
DM Carb
29.55%
44.25%
-33%
Dry Senior Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
43.18%
28.44%
+52%
DM Fat
17.05%
13.38%
+27%
DM Fiber
9.09%
5.48%
+66%
DM Carb
30.68%
51.94%
-41%
Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
39.24%
44.23%
-11%
DM Fat
35.77%
26.20%
+37%
DM Fiber
5.21%
4.67%
+12%
DM Carb
10.42%
24.63%
-58%
All of ORIJEN dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to ORIJEN Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
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Alberta, Canada 
Who owns ORIJEN dog food?
This food is absolutely not priced below the average food! Makes me question the validity of your reviews!
Hi Paul,
ORIJEN Puppy Grain-Free Dry Puppy Food is priced above the avg. market price.
Thank you