ORIJEN
Original
ORIJEN Original has a Puglib score of 9.1 out of 10 (Excellent, 4 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for all life stages. Its main proteins are chicken, turkey, salmon and white fish. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 9.1 / 10 | Excellent | 8.9 / 10 | 9.8 / 10 |
| Adult | 9.1 / 10 | Excellent | 8.9 / 10 | 9.8 / 10 |
| Senior | 9.1 / 10 | Excellent | 8.9 / 10 | 9.8 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.2 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
- Large breed puppies: the label covers the growth of large size dogs.
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) | 18% | 20.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% | 4.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 3% | 3.4% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Calories (ME) | 3940 kcal/kg | 4477 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: 31 lb (14.1 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- turkey
- salmon
- whole herring
- chicken liver
- dehydrated chicken
- dehydrated turkey
- dehydrated chicken liver
- dehydrated egg
- dehydrated sardine
- chicken fat
- whole red lentils
- whole pinto beans
- whole navy beans
- whole green lentils
- whole chickpeas
- whole peas
- turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- eggs
- natural chicken flavor
- dried apple pomace
- pollock oil
- chicken heart
- vitamin E supplement
- whole pumpkin
- whole butternut squash
- collard greens
- whole apples
- whole pears
- whole cranberries
- dried kelp
- salt
- zinc proteinate
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | 30 g (0.25 cups) | 60 g (0.5 cups) |
| 15 lb (6.8 kg) | 80 g (0.67 cups) | 120 g (1 cup) |
| 25 lb (11.3 kg) | 120 g (1 cup) | 160 g (1.33 cups) |
| 40 lb (18.1 kg) | 160 g (1.33 cups) | 240 g (2 cups) |
| 60 lb (27.2 kg) | 210 g (1.75 cups) | 320 g (2.67 cups) |
| 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 270 g (2.25 cups) | 400 g (3.33 cups) |
| 100 lb (45.4 kg) | 320 g (2.67 cups) | 465 g (3.88 cups) |
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