Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food bag

Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, eggs, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole peas, dried apple pomace, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), natural chicken flavor, pollock oil, chicken fat, dehydrated pumpkin, chicken heart, salt, vitamin E supplement, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, whole cranberries, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 38.0%, Crude Fat (min) 16.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Dietary Starch (max.) 18%, Sugars (max.) 1.3%, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, Calcium (min.) 1.2%, Phosphorus (min.) 1%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 3.0%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.8%, Taurine* (min.) 0.1%, Glucosamine* (min.) 600 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 100 Million CFU/lb. Energy Metabolizable energy is 3760 kcal/kg (451 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 41% from protein, 21% from carbohydrates, and 38% from fat. AAFCO: ORIJEN Large Breed Puppy 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). Chicken is the first ingredient.

Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food is a dry kibble from Orijen, formulated by the maker for puppies. The manufacturer's product page lists Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring and chicken liver as the first five ingredients; ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, so a fresh or raw item can rank above a dried one even when the dried item contributes more nutrition after moisture is removed. The manufacturer's guaranteed analysis lists 38.0% crude protein and 16.0% crude fat on an as fed basis, with 12.0% moisture. The manufacturer states this recipe is made in the United States. The maker's label states the recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for puppies. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food

What are the first ingredients in Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food?

As listed on Orijen's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food have?

Orijen publishes crude protein 38.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 16.0% (as-fed min), with 3760 kcal/kg (451 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Orijen publish an AAFCO statement for Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food?

Orijen states: ORIJEN Large Breed Puppy 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) (per manufacturer).

What kind of food is Orijen Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food?

Orijen lists it as dry kibble, puppy dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Orijen's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Orijen product page (orijenpetfoods.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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