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ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Poultry Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN

Regional Red Grain-Free Poultry Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $5.53/lb

ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Poultry Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 67/100 (B) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

Contains high legume stacking. Multiple pulse-family ingredients in top 15. Mitigated by taurine supplementation or organ meat (natural taurine precursor) in top 10..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 43% ⓘ
Protein
38%
min (as fed)
Fat
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

49 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  2. 2
    pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

  3. 3
    lamb

    Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

  4. 4
    pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

  5. 5
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  6. 6
    beef meal

    Beef cooked down to a dry concentrate. More protein per pound than fresh beef.

  7. 7
    lamb meal

    Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb.

  8. 8
    mackerel meal
  9. 9
    herring meal

    Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.

  10. 10
    pork meal

    Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

  11. 11
    red lentils

    Same concern as other lentils. Affordable plant protein, part of the legume stack the FDA examined. See why →

  12. 12
    pinto beans
  13. 13
    navy beans
  14. 14
    lentils

    Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →

  15. 15
    chickpeas

    Also called garbanzo beans. Affordable plant protein source, part of the legume stack the FDA examined in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

  16. 16
    herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  17. 17
    pork liver

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  18. 18
    beef fat

    Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.

  19. 19
    natural pork flavor
  20. 20
    dried apple pomace
  21. 21
    pollock oil
  22. 22
    pork kidney
  23. 23
    beef kidney

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  24. 24
    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

  25. 25
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

Showing first 25 of 49. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

18 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.