4.6(4,200)Amazon rating$106.993,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
ORIJEN Original is a grain-free, high protein formula built for all life stages, including large breed growth, and a 4.6 star average across 4,200 ratings reflects its reputation as one of the more premium foods in this lineup.
Owners who want a grain-free, high protein food built on free-range and wild-caught ingredients, and whose dog can be a puppy, adult, or senior, including large breed puppies expected to reach 70 lbs or more as adults.
Skip if
You are on a tighter budget, since this is priced well above most formulas here, or your dog does fine on a standard grain-inclusive diet.
Form Dry Kibble
Flavor Original Recipe
Benefits Dry, Grain-Free, Protein Rich, Wheat Free
Best for Digestive Health, Immune Support, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size Medium
Weight 23.5 Pounds
Priced 187% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 4,200 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
4,200 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
ORIJEN Original is formulated for all life stages, including the growth of large breed dogs expected to reach 70 lbs or more as adults, which is a broader claim than most single life stage formulas make. The ingredient list includes apple, egg, kelp, peas, and pumpkin, and the brand highlights free-range and wild-caught sourcing along with no added antibiotics.
It carries an extensive free-from list, grain-free, corn-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, and potato-free, positioning it firmly in the premium, high protein segment of dry dog food. At $106.99 for a 23.5 lb bag, it is priced well above most other formulas in this category, reflecting that premium sourcing and formulation.
With 4,200 ratings at a 4.6 star average and about 3,000 units bought in the past month, ORIJEN Original has a smaller but consistently positive following, in line with a premium brand rather than a mass market one.
Pros
Grain-free, high protein formula with no added sugar
Free-range and wild-caught ingredient sourcing claims
Formulated for all life stages, including large breed puppy growth
No added antibiotics
Consistent 4.6 star average across 4,200 ratings
Cons
Priced significantly higher than most dry dog foods in this lineup
Stock has been noted as limited at times, so availability can be inconsistent
All life stages formulas are broader and less tailored than an age specific recipe
Specifications
Form
Dry Kibble
Flavor
Original Recipe
Benefits
Dry, Grain-Free, Protein Rich, Wheat Free
Best for
Digestive Health, Immune Support, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
Medium
Weight
23.5 Pounds
Performance notes
The grain-free base built on apple, egg, kelp, peas, and pumpkin, combined with free-range and wild-caught sourcing claims, points to a premium, high protein formulation rather than a budget oriented one. The all life stages labeling, including large breed puppy growth up to 70 lbs or more as an adult, is a broader nutritional claim than most single stage formulas make.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 4,200 ratings and roughly 3,000 units bought in the past month reflects a smaller but loyal, premium brand following rather than mass market volume.
Yes, ORIJEN states this formula meets nutritional levels for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs expected to reach 70 lbs or more as adults. As always, check with your vet about specific growth needs for large breed puppies.
Why is this priced higher than other dry dog foods?
ORIJEN markets this formula around free-range and wild-caught ingredient sourcing, a grain-free high protein recipe, and no added antibiotics, all of which typically place a food in the premium price tier.
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