ORIJEN
Small Breed
ORIJEN Small Breed has a Puglib score of 9.2 out of 10 (Excellent, 4 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for all life stages. Made for small breeds. Its main proteins are turkey, chicken, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 9.2 / 10 | Excellent | 8.9 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Adult | 9.2 / 10 | Excellent | 8.9 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Senior | 9.2 / 10 | Excellent | 8.9 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.2 : 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) | 18% | 20.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% | 4.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 1% | 1.1% |
| Calories (ME) | 3940 kcal/kg | 4477 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 800 mg/kg | – |
As fed is what the bag says; dry matter removes the water so foods compare fairly. Largest bag: 10 lb (4.5 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Turkey
- chicken
- turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- whole herring
- salmon
- dehydrated turkey
- dehydrated chicken
- dehydrated sardine
- dehydrated chicken liver
- dehydrated egg
- whole red lentils
- whole pinto beans
- whole navy beans
- chicken fat
- whole green lentils
- whole chickpeas
- dried apple pomace
- whole peas
- chicken liver
- eggs
- natural chicken flavor
- pollock oil
- chicken heart
- New Zealand green mussels
- vitamin E supplement
- whole cranberries
- whole pumpkin
- whole butternut squash
- collard greens
- whole apples
- whole pears
- dried kelp
- zinc proteinate
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- salt
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lb (0.9 kg) | 15 g (0.12 cups) | 30 g (0.25 cups) |
| 4 lb (1.8 kg) | 30 g (0.25 cups) | 45 g |
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 40 g (0.33 cups) | 60 g (0.5 cups) |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 45 g | 75 g (0.62 cups) |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 48 g (0.4 cups) | 80 g (0.67 cups) |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 60 g (0.5 cups) | 90 g (0.75 cups) |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 75 g (0.62 cups) | 105 g (0.88 cups) |
| 16 lb (7.3 kg) | 80 g (0.67 cups) | 120 g (1 cup) |
| 18 lb (8.2 kg) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 135 g (1.12 cups) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 105 g (0.88 cups) | 150 g (1.25 cups) |
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