4.7(2,085)Amazon rating$32.993,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
ORIJEN Grain Free Small Breed is a high protein, grain-free kibble sized specifically for small dogs, and its 4.7 star average across 2,085 reviews puts it among the best rated formulas in this list.
Small breed dogs who do well on a grain-free, high protein diet and need smaller kibble bites.
Skip if
You have a large breed dog, since the small bite kibble size and small breed formulation are built specifically for smaller dogs.
Form Dry Kibble
Flavor Small Breed Dog Recipe
Benefits Dry, Grain-Free, Protein Rich, Wheat Free
Best for Digestive Health, Immune Support, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size Small
Weight 4 Pounds
Priced 11% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 2,085 owner ratings
Popularity1.4/5
2,085 owner reviews, fewer 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
['This 4 lb bag of ORIJEN Grain Free is formulated specifically for small breed dogs, with small bite kibble sized at roughly 9 by 6 millimeters. The recipe is grain-free, high protein, and built around ingredients like apple, egg, kelp, peas, and pumpkin rather than filler grains.', 'ORIJEN lists the formula as free of corn, gluten, potato, soy, and wheat, with no added antibiotics or artificial flavors. The label also ties the recipe to digestive health, immune support, and skin and coat health, alongside its core grain-free, high protein positioning.', "At $32.99 for a 4 lb bag, this is a premium price per pound, in line with ORIJEN's positioning in the grain-free space. With 2,085 reviews and a 4.7 star average, plus roughly 3,000 bought in the past month, it's one of the stronger performers in this lineup."]
Pros
Grain-free, high protein formula built around real ingredients
Small bite kibble sized specifically for small breed dogs
Free of corn, gluten, potato, soy, and wheat
No added antibiotics or artificial flavors
Excellent 4.7 star rating across 2,085 reviews
Cons
Premium price per pound compared to standard kibble
Small 4 lb bag size means frequent repurchasing
Sized specifically for small breeds, not suitable for large dogs
Specifications
Form
Dry Kibble
Flavor
Small Breed Dog Recipe
Benefits
Dry, Grain-Free, Protein Rich, Wheat Free
Best for
Digestive Health, Immune Support, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
Small
Weight
4 Pounds
Performance notes
The small bite kibble shape is built for small breed mouths and jaw size, and the grain-free, high protein recipe leans on named ingredients like pumpkin and kelp rather than grain based fillers, which fits ORIJEN's overall biologically appropriate positioning.
What buyers say
With 2,085 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and roughly 3,000 bought in the past month, this small breed formula ranks among the most consistently well reviewed options in this category.
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