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ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Poultry Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
ORIJEN

Regional Red Grain-Free Poultry Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $5.53/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Poultry Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food is a dry formula built around beef, pork, and lamb, designed to be high in protein.

This formula boasts a strong protein profile, with beef as the first ingredient, providing high biological value. It includes organ meat like beef liver and named fish meals for diverse, highly bioavailable protein sources. The formula has also undergone AAFCO feeding trial substantiation.

There's no declared omega-3 source like fish or algae oil. The formula also contains multiple pulse-family ingredients in the top 15, like red lentils and pinto beans, though organ meat helps mitigate this.

Good fit for dogs thriving on high-protein, red meat diets. Less ideal if you prefer a clear omega-3 source or wish to avoid legumes.

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

Who this is for

Neutral fit for adult French Bulldogs navigating a sensitive stomach. Working in its favor: prebiotic fiber (chicory or FOS) for gut health. Beef leads at position 1, but 5 stacked proteins make isolating triggers harder. What we'd flag: multiple protein sources stacked (harder to isolate triggers).

Looking at this for adult French Bulldogs or French Bulldogs 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.

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. 67/100 (B) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+27 points): Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. What we'd flag for vet discussion: fat quality (-8 points). No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent. A-tier is 8 points up. Fat quality is where to find them.

What lifted the score

Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK
What pulled it down

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

Contains high legume stacking. Multiple pulse-family ingredients in top 15. Mitigated by taurine supplementation or organ meat (natural taurine precursor) in top 10..

CIP
What sets this apart
  • Lowest DMB protein in ORIJEN's lineup (43.2%)
  • Top 2% for protein quality in grain-free dry kibbles (26.8/27)
  • Lowest crude fiber in ORIJEN's lineup (4.5% DMB)

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

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Best value
Lower price, comparable score
ORIJEN Puppy Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
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72

$4.55/lb vs your seed's $5.53/lb (18% 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
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

49 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    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.

  2. 2
    pork

    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.

  3. 3
    lamb

    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.

  4. 4
    pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

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

  5. 5
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

    Position 5. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.

  6. 6
    beef 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.

  7. 7
    lamb meal

    Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb. See why →

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

  8. 8
    mackerel meal

    Position 8: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  9. 9
    herring meal

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

    Position 9: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  10. 10
    pork meal

    Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

    Position 10: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  11. 11
    red lentils

    Same concern as other lentils. Affordable plant protein, part of the legume stack the FDA examined. See why →

    Position 11. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

  12. 12
    pinto beans

    Position 12. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

  13. 13
    navy beans

    Position 13. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

  14. 14
    lentils

    Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →

    Position 14. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

  15. 15
    chickpeas

    Also called garbanzo beans. Affordable plant protein source, part of the legume stack the FDA examined in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

    Position 15. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

  16. 16
    herring

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

  17. 17
    pork liver

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  18. 18
    beef fat

    Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.

  19. 19
    natural pork flavor
  20. 20
    dried apple pomace
  21. 21
    pollock oil
  22. 22
    pork kidney
  23. 23
    beef kidney

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  24. 24
    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

  25. 25
    vitamin e supplement

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

Showing first 25 of 49. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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