80/100Outstanding
4 varietiesBrand
Orijen
Brand review
Orijen dog food review
Orijen is dry only and very meat-dense. Recipes carry around 38 to 40% protein as fed, well above typical kibble. Every recipe lands in our Excellent band, with nutritional balance and transparency Outstanding throughout, and the kibble process is what keeps protein and processing at Excellent. The legume-heavy carbohydrate base won't suit every dog.
Average score
79
out of 100
Value
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not yet rated
Ingredient clarity
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Foods reviewed
8
Dry
Range at a glance
Broad range- Foods reviewed
- 8
- Food types
- Dry
- Life stages
- Puppy, Adult, Senior
- Common fit
- Grain-free, High energy
Currently reviewed Orijen foods
- 1Orijen Adult80/100
Dry
- 2Orijen Puppy80/100
Dry
- 380/100
- 479/100
- 579/100
- 679/100
- 779/100
- 878/100
Price & value
- Monthly cost from
- ≈ £30–50 / mo
- Typical monthly cost
- ≈ £50–80 / mo
Estimated monthly bands for a 15 kg adult dog, from each food’s feeding guide.
Best for
High-protein kibbleMeat-dense recipesA dry-food specialistEvery life stage
Summary figures are derived from this brand’s 8 reviewed foods. Prices and retailer availability can change. Scores are independent and never affected by commission. Guidance, not veterinary advice.
In detail
Orijen: the closer look
The range
Eight products across 12 recipes, all of them dry: adult, senior, puppy, small breed and a Fit & Trim option. Every breed size is covered.
Ingredients
Chicken and fish lead. The carbohydrate base is legume-forward, built on whole red and green lentils, peas, chickpeas and beans, with pumpkin, squash, carrots and apple alongside.
Nutrition
This is dense, low-moisture food. The food runs around 38 to 40% protein as fed, with about 351 to 400 kcal per 100g, so portions are small.
Strengths
- Very high meat content, around 38 to 40% protein as fed
- The high meat content is clearly labelled
- A focused dry range with size and life-stage options
Limitations
- Dry only, with no wet, raw or fresh
- A legume-heavy carbohydrate base
- Kibble processing keeps every recipe just under the Outstanding line
Where it is less of a fit
- If your dog needs wet, raw or fresh food, check the format, because Orijen is dry only
- If you want to avoid legumes, check the label, because lentils, peas and chickpeas run through the range
- If your dog needs lower-protein, lower-calorie meals, check the analysis, because these recipes are dense
Score overview
The range is tight: all twelve recipes land in our Excellent band, Outstanding on nutritional balance and transparency and Excellent on protein and processing. The meat load is high, and the high-heat kibble process is what holds these recipes just under the Outstanding line.
The average score is the mean of each product's overall score out of 100 (using the best-scoring variety per product), not a flat average across every variety.
Figures are derived from current catalogue data for this brand's active foods, and the editorial read is ours. Scores are independent and never affected by commission. This is guidance, not veterinary advice. Last reviewed 28 August 2026.
All Orijen dog foods
8 foods, ranked by score
80/100Outstanding
80/100Outstanding
79/100Excellent
79/100Excellent
79/100Excellent2 varieties
79/100Excellent
78/100Excellent
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Orijen — common questions
Is Orijen good dog food?
Across 8 reviewed foods, Orijen averages 79/100, which we rate Excellent. It suits high-protein kibble, meat-dense recipes, a dry-food specialist, every life stage.
Which Orijen dog food scores highest?
Orijen Adult leads the range at 80/100. You can read its full review, score breakdown and retailer prices on its product page.
What type of dogs is Orijen best for?
Its reviewed foods are best suited to high-protein kibble, meat-dense recipes, a dry-food specialist, every life stage. Use the Food Finder to match a specific food to your dog's age, size and needs.
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