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

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

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $5.64/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

ORIJEN Amazing Grains Six Fish High-Protein Dry Dog Food is a high-protein dry formula, with salmon and other fish as its primary protein sources.

The formula boasts good protein quality, with salmon and a variety of other fish providing solid amino acid coverage. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources like oat groats and millet, which offer fermentable fiber. Plus, the product has undergone AAFCO feeding trials, which is a strong indicator of nutritional adequacy.

Nothing concerning in the deck.

Good fit for adult dogs who thrive on a high-protein, fish-based diet. 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 active large sporting breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and English Setters navigating weight management. Working in its favor: crude fiber (10%) helps satiety. Caloric density is not declared, with crude fiber at 10% (above the catalog median, supports satiety). The landmark 14-year Purina Lifespan Study on 48 Labrador Retrievers demonstrated that dogs fed 25% fewer calories lived a median of 1.8 years longer and delayed the onset of chronic diseases. The 2014 AAHA Weight Management Guidelines define overweight as a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 6-7 on a 9-point scale. A score of 8 or 9 indicates obesity, representing 20-30% and >30% above ideal body weight, respectively  (Brooks et al., 2014) .

Looking at this for adult Labrador Retrievers or Labrador Retrievers with weight management ? 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.

Research informing this analysis

Methodology

The Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.

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Why this score

Solid grade. 71/100 (B) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+17 points): Reasonable protein quality. salmon delivers solid amino acid coverage. The supporting beat: carbohydrate quality (+16 points). Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber. What's keeping it out of A-tier: protein quality (17 of 27 possible). Full protein quality requires named-species named-cut proteins in the top of the deck (e.g., "deboned chicken" rather than "chicken meal" or "poultry meal").

What lifted the score

Reasonable protein quality. salmon delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF
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 10% for crude fiber in grain-inclusive dry kibbles (11.4% DMB)
  • Bottom 4% for protein quality in ORIJEN's lineup (16.8/27)

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

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$4.32/lb vs your seed's $5.64/lb (23% less) at a comparable score.

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 43% ⓘ
Protein
38%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
10%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

51 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    salmon

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

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

  2. 2
    herring

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

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

  3. 3
    whiting
  4. 4
    rockfish
  5. 5
    flounder

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

  6. 6
    cod

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

  7. 7
    herring meal

    Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.

    Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  8. 8
    blue whiting meal
  9. 9
    oat groats

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

    Position 9: minor grain inclusion.

  10. 10
    millet

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

    Position 10: minor grain inclusion.

  11. 11
    catfish oil

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

  12. 12
    sardine meal

    Position 12: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  13. 13
    pollock meal

    Position 13: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  14. 14
    natural salmon flavor

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

  15. 15
    oats

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

    Position 15: minor grain inclusion.

  16. 16
    ground whole flaxseed
  17. 17
    quinoa seed
  18. 18
    chia seed

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

  19. 19
    inulin

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

  20. 20
    vitamin e supplement

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

  21. 21
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative. See why →

  22. 22
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  23. 23
    cranberries

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

  24. 24
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  25. 25
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

Showing first 25 of 51. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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