ORIJEN
Large Breed Adult Recipe
ORIJEN Large Breed Adult Recipe has a Puglib score of 9.5 out of 10 (Excellent, 4 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Made for large breeds. Its main proteins are chicken, turkey, white fish and salmon. It has among the most usable protein per calorie of the foods we score.
Score
The Puglib score combines protein (quality on amino acids, and usable protein per calorie against a dog's need) with fat (the AAFCO minimums, plus credit for omega-3s). The protein requirement depends on life stage, so the score can differ by stage:
| Life stage | Puglib score | Rating | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 9.5 / 10 | Excellent | 9.4 / 10 | 9.8 / 10 |
| Senior | 9.5 / 10 | Excellent | 9.4 / 10 | 9.8 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.33 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 38% | 43.2% |
| Crude fat (min) | 13% | 14.8% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 6.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 3% | 3.4% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Calories (ME) | 3610 kcal/kg | 4102 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 600 mg/kg | – |
As fed is what the bag says; dry matter removes the water so foods compare fairly. Largest bag: 23.5 lb (10.7 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- turkey
- whole herring
- salmon
- dehydrated sardine
- dehydrated chicken
- dehydrated chicken liver
- dehydrated egg
- whole red lentils
- whole pinto beans
- whole navy beans
- whole green lentils
- whole chickpeas
- whole peas
- dehydrated turkey
- turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- eggs
- natural chicken flavor
- dried apple pomace
- dehydrated pumpkin
- pollock oil
- lentil fiber
- chicken fat
- vitamin E supplement
- whole cranberries
- whole pumpkin
- whole butternut squash
- whole carrots
- whole apples
- whole pears
- dried kelp
- zinc proteinate
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- taurine
- L-carnitine
- 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
Allergens on the label
Every protein and common allergen the label mentions anywhere, oils and flavors included. If you avoid one, Puglib won't show this food for your dog.
Feeding guide
Daily amounts by body weight, as the brand publishes them. From the brand's feeding guide, retrieved 2026-10-02. Puglib matches your dog's weight and activity to this chart in your results.
| Dog's weight | Less Active | Active |
|---|---|---|
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 230 g (2 cups) | 345 g (3 cups) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 288 g (2.5 cups) | 431 g (3.75 cups) |
| 100 lb (45.4 kg) | 345 g (3 cups) | 518 g (4.5 cups) |
| 120 lb (54.4 kg) | 383 g (3.33 cups) | 575 g (5 cups) |
| 140 lb (63.5 kg) | 431 g (3.75 cups) | 661 g (5.75 cups) |
| 160 lb (72.6 kg) | 489 g (4.25 cups) | 728 g (6.33 cups) |
| 180 lb (81.6 kg) | 536 g (4.67 cups) | 776 g (6.75 cups) |
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