ORIJEN Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Turkey
- Deboned Chicken
- Quail
- Eggs
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 38%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 28%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 43.18%
Fat: 20.45%
Fiber: 4.55%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.82%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.64%
Fat: 39.84%
Carb: 25.52%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, ORIJEN has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Expensive
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to ORIJEN since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 ORIJEN has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of ORIJEN Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
The second ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
The third ingredient is Quail. Quail are small game birds that are typically grown for human consumption. In pet food, quail can be a good novel protein source as well as a source of amino acids, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is Eggs. In pet food, eggs serve as a source of high quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. The simple term “eggs” can refer to any part of the egg or any combination of egg parts.
The fifth ingredient is Whole Blue Whiting. Whole Blue Whiting contains the bones, skin, and organs of Blue Whiting. It’s rich in protein, selenium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, and vitamins B6 and B12. Whole Blue Whiting in pet food helps maintain healthy joints and bone, reduces inflammation, and promotes a healthy skin and shiny coat
When we analyzed the ingredients in ORIJEN Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$6.35
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
+78%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.36
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+57%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.21
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+52%
ORIJEN Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared ORIJEN Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
43.18%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+44%
DM Fat
Product info
20.45%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+28%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.55%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-15%
DM Carb
Product info
31.82%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-33%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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