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ORIJEN Amazing Grains High-Protein Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag
ORIJEN

Amazing Grains High-Protein Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag

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dry all life stages $4.76/lb

ORIJEN Amazing Grains High-Protein Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 74/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with declared fat sources.

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 43%
Protein
38%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

56 total
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  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    herring

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

  3. 3
    whiting
  4. 4
    chicken giblets
  5. 5
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  6. 6
    dehydrated chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  7. 7
    dehydrated chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  8. 8
    oat groats

    Whole oats with only the inedible hull removed. The most intact form of oats available.

  9. 9
    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

  10. 10
    turkey

    Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

  11. 11
    eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

  12. 12
    turkey giblets
  13. 13
    dehydrated herring

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

  14. 14
    dehydrated egg

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label, by amino acid score.

  15. 15
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  16. 16
    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  17. 17
    ground whole flaxseed
  18. 18
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  19. 19
    quinoa seed
  20. 20
    chia seed

    Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.

  21. 21
    pollock oil
  22. 22
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  23. 23
    vitamin e supplement

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

  24. 24
    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

  25. 25
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

Showing first 25 of 56. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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

AAFCO statement

ORIJEN AMAZING GRAINS PUPPY LARGE DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).