About ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original
ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original is a high-protein dry dog food that combines ORIJEN's 85% animal-ingredient WholePrey recipe with a small blend of whole grains: oats, millet, quinoa and chia. The first five ingredients are fresh chicken, raw turkey, fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart and gizzard), raw whole herring and raw salmon.
It's made for owners who want ORIJEN's meat-rich nutrition but prefer a grain-inclusive food. It's formulated for all life stages and has a freeze-dried coating for extra flavour. It's made by Champion Petfoods, the Canadian company behind ORIJEN and ACANA.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Brand | ORIJEN (Champion Petfoods) |
| Food type | Grain-inclusive, high-protein dry dog food |
| Main proteins | Chicken, turkey, herring, salmon, eggs |
| Animal ingredients | About 85% |
| Grains | Oat groats, whole millet, whole oats, quinoa, chia (no wheat, corn or rice) |
| Life stage | All life stages |
| Calories | 3,980 kcal/kg · 498 kcal per cup |
| Bag sizes | 1.8 kg and 9.7 kg |
Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Right for Your Dog?
A good fit if:
- You want a very high-protein food (38%) but would rather include grains.
- Your dog does well on poultry and fish.
- You'd like to avoid lentils, peas and chickpeas, which many grain-free foods rely on.
- You feed dogs of different ages and want one food for the household.
Maybe not the best choice if:
- Your dog is sensitive to chicken, turkey, fish or eggs.
- Your dog needs a lower-calorie or lower-protein diet. At 498 kcal per cup this is a rich food, so portions are smaller than many kibbles.
- Your dog needs to avoid grains. ORIJEN Original is the grain-free version.
- Your dog needs a single-protein diet.
Ingredients
Fresh chicken (22%), raw turkey (7%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (7%), raw whole herring (7%), raw salmon (7%), dehydrated chicken (7%), dehydrated chicken liver (7%), oat groats, whole millet, raw turkey liver (4%), dehydrated salmon (4%), fresh eggs (4%), chicken fat (4%), whole oats, ground whole flaxseed, dehydrated herring (2%), dehydrated turkey (2%), quinoa seed, chia seed, whitefish oil (1%), inulin, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, dried kelp, salt, yeast (S. cerevisiae), fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries.
Added vitamins and minerals: Zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins. Preserved naturally with tocopherols (vitamin E), citric acid and rosemary extract.
In plain terms: the recipe opens with seven animal ingredients, mostly fresh or raw, so most of the protein comes from meat, organs and fish. The grains are oat groats, whole millet, whole oats, quinoa and chia. There's no wheat, corn, rice or soy. Inulin and dried chicory root add prebiotic fibre to support digestion.
Whole herring, salmon and whitefish oil provide DHA and EPA, the omega-3 fatty acids that support skin, coat and immune health.
Guaranteed Analysis and Calories
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 38% | 43% |
| Crude fat (min) | 18% | 20% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | — |
| Crude ash | 7.5% | 9% |
| Calcium | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Phosphorus | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Omega-6 / Omega-3 | 3.5% / 1.5% | — |
| DHA / EPA | 0.25% / 0.25% | — |
Calories: 3,980 kcal per kg, or about 498 kcal per standard 250 ml cup. About 38% of calories come from protein, 21% from carbohydrates and 41% from fat.
Nutritional adequacy: Formulated to meet nutrient levels for all life stages.
Dry matter figures are our own estimate, calculated by removing the 12% moisture, so you can compare this food fairly with wet or raw foods.
Feeding and Switching Foods
How much to feed: Follow the feeding chart on the bag as a starting point. This is a calorie-dense food (498 kcal per cup), so most dogs need less of it than a typical kibble. Adjust to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
Switching foods: Mix the new food into your dog's current food over 7 to 10 days, adding a little more each day. A slower switch helps avoid an upset stomach, especially for dogs with sensitive digestion.
Water and storage: Always keep fresh water available. Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place.
Shipping and Pickup
Available for delivery and store pickup. See our Shipping Information page for delivery areas and times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original and ORIJEN Original?
Both are high-protein ORIJEN recipes built on poultry and fish. ORIJEN Original is grain-free. Amazing Grains Original adds a small blend of oats, millet, quinoa and chia, and has no lentils or peas.
What grains are in ORIJEN Amazing Grains?
Oat groats, whole millet, whole oats, quinoa and chia. There's no wheat, corn, rice or soy.
Does it contain peas or lentils?
No. The carbohydrates come from whole grains and seeds, plus pumpkin, squash and other fruit and vegetables.
Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original good for puppies?
It's formulated for all life stages, so it can be fed to puppies. If you'd like a recipe made specifically for growing puppies, see ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy.
How many calories are in a cup?
About 498 kcal per standard 250 ml cup, or 3,980 kcal per kg.
Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains made in Canada?
ORIJEN is made by Champion Petfoods, a Canadian company with kitchens in Alberta and Kentucky. Check the bag for where your batch was made.