Amazing Grains Regional Red High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag
Graded by The Sniff System
ORIJEN Amazing Grains Regional Red High-Protein Dry Dog Food is a dry food featuring beef, pork, and lamb as its primary protein sources.
This formula boasts a strong protein profile, led by beef as the first ingredient, which means high biological value for your dog. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources that provide fermentable fiber, and the recipe has AAFCO feeding trial substantiation.
Nothing concerning in the deck.
Good fit for dogs needing a high-protein diet with quality ingredients. Nothing serious working against it.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Strong fit for active large sporting breeds like Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and Irish Setters navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Beef anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus beef liver at position 4 (a natural taurine precursor) and mackerel meal at position 7. In its 2022 update on diet-associated DCM, the FDA identified Golden Retrievers as the most reported breed, with 121 cases out of 1,382 total canine reports (8.8%) received between January 1, 2014, and November 1, 2022 (FDA, 2022) .
Looking at this for adult Golden Retrievers or Golden Retrievers with diet-associated DCM concerns ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.
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Research informing this analysis
MethodologyThe Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.
- FDA, 2022cardiac · epidemiology · breed predisposition· cited in 5 claims
- FDA, 2019diet composition· cited in 2 claims
- NRC, 2006nutrient bioavailability
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Strong grade. 83/100 (A) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+26 points): Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. The supporting beat: carbohydrate quality (+16 points). Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.
No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.
- Lowest DMB protein in ORIJEN's lineup (43.2%)
- Top 5% for crude fiber in grain-inclusive dry kibbles (13.6% DMB)
- Bottom quartile for fat quality in ORIJEN's lineup (10/16)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1protein animalbeef
Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2protein animalpork
Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3protein animallamb
Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.
Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 4protein animalbeef liver
Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.
Position 4. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.
- 5protein animalpork
Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.
Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.
- 6protein animalbeef meal
Beef cooked down to a dry concentrate. More protein per pound than fresh beef. See why →
Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 7mackerel meal
Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 8protein animalherring meal
Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.
Position 8: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 9oat groats
Whole oats with only the inedible hull removed. The most intact form of oats available.
Position 9: minor grain inclusion.
- 10grainmillet
Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.
Position 10: minor grain inclusion.
- 11mutton
- 12protein animalsalmon
Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.
Position 12: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 13natural pork flavor
Position 13: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 14protein animallamb meal
Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb. See why →
Position 14: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.
- 15grainoats
Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.
Position 15: minor grain inclusion.
- 16ground whole flaxseed
- 17pollock oil
- 18beef fat
Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.
- 19pork fat
Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.
- 20quinoa seed
- 21chia seed
Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.
- 22protein animalpork liver
Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.
- 23protein animalbeef kidney
Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.
- 24protein animallamb liver
Organ meat. Same nutrient-density story as chicken or beef liver, dense in B vitamins, iron, vitamin A.
- 25wild boar liver
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