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

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

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $4.76/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

ORIJEN Amazing Grains High-Protein Puppy Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag is a dry kibble for puppies, featuring chicken, turkey, and salmon as its main protein sources.

This food boasts a strong protein profile, with chicken as the first ingredient, providing high biological value. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber and good fat sources that are clearly named.

There are no notable negative drivers or flagged ingredients to watch out for in this formula.

Good fit for puppies of any size. Nothing serious working against it.

Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.

Who this is for

Good fit for puppy German Shepherds navigating a sensitive stomach. Working in its favor: prebiotic fiber (chicory or FOS) for gut health. Chicken leads at position 1, but 4 stacked proteins make isolating triggers harder. What we'd flag: multiple protein sources stacked (harder to isolate triggers). Shepherds have a documented tendency toward sensitive GI tracts and hip/elbow dysplasia. Limited-ingredient formulas with marine omega-3 source consistently fit better.

Looking at this for puppy German Shepherds or German Shepherds with a sensitive stomach ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.

Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.

Why this score

Strong grade. 78/100 (A) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+21.5 points): Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. The supporting beat: carbohydrate quality (+16 points). Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

What lifted the 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
What pulled it down

No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.

What sets this apart
  • Lowest DMB protein in ORIJEN's lineup (43.2%)
  • Top 2% for DMB fat in grain-inclusive dry kibbles (22.7%)
  • Bottom quartile for fat quality in ORIJEN's lineup (11/16)

Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.

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Best value
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$4.32/lb vs your seed's $4.76/lb (9% less) at a comparable score.

Surfaced from a vector similarity search across 3,491 scored dog foods. How this works.

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 43% ⓘ
Protein
38%
min (as fed)
Fat
20%
min (as fed)
Fiber
14%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

55 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

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

    Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.

  2. 2
    turkey

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

    Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.

  3. 3
    whiting
  4. 4
    herring

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

    Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  5. 5
    salmon

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

    Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  6. 6
    dehydrated chicken

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

    Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  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.

    Position 7. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.

  8. 8
    oat groats

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

    Position 8: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.

  9. 9
    millet

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

    Position 9: minor grain inclusion.

  10. 10
    chicken giblets

    Position 10. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.

  11. 11
    eggs

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

    Position 11: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  12. 12
    turkey giblets

    Position 12. Small organ inclusion. Functional but not a primary contributor to the protein profile.

  13. 13
    chicken fat

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

    Position 13: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  14. 14
    dehydrated herring

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

    Position 14: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  15. 15
    dehydrated eggs

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

    Position 15: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  16. 16
    natural flavor

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

  17. 17
    oats

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

  18. 18
    ground whole flaxseed
  19. 19
    pollock oil
  20. 20
    quinoa seed
  21. 21
    chia seed

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

  22. 22
    inulin

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

  23. 23
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  24. 24
    vitamin e supplement

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

  25. 25
    cranberries

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

Showing first 25 of 55. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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