About ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy
ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy is a high-protein dry puppy food made with 85% animal ingredients and a small blend of whole grains: oats, millet, quinoa and chia. The first five ingredients are fresh chicken, raw whole herring, raw whole hake, fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart and gizzard) and raw salmon.
It's made to support a growing puppy's muscle development, with omega-3 DHA and EPA from fish to support immune health and a healthy skin and coat. It suits owners who want ORIJEN nutrition but prefer a grain-inclusive food. The kibble has a freeze-dried coating for extra flavour.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Brand | ORIJEN (Champion Petfoods) |
| Food type | Grain-inclusive, high-protein puppy food |
| Main proteins | Chicken, herring, hake, salmon, turkey, eggs |
| Animal ingredients | About 85% |
| Grains | Oat groats, whole millet, whole oats, quinoa, chia (no wheat, corn or rice) |
| Life stage | Puppy |
| Calories | 4,080 kcal/kg · 530 kcal per cup |
| Bag sizes | 1.8 kg and 9.7 kg |
Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy Right for Your Puppy?
A good fit if:
- You have a small or medium-breed puppy and want a high-protein food with grains.
- You'd like a puppy food rich in fish-based DHA (0.4%).
- You'd like to avoid lentils, peas and chickpeas.
- Your puppy does well on poultry and fish.
Maybe not the best choice if:
- You have a large or giant-breed puppy. Large breeds grow best on a food made for their growth rate. Consider ORIJEN Puppy Large and check with your vet.
- Your puppy is sensitive to chicken, fish or eggs.
- You want a grain-free puppy food. ORIJEN Puppy is the grain-free version.
Ingredients
Fresh chicken (19%), raw whole herring (7%), raw whole hake (7%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (7%), raw salmon (7%), dehydrated chicken (7%), dehydrated chicken liver (7%), dehydrated herring (7%), oat groats, whole millet, chicken fat (4%), raw turkey (4%), fresh eggs (3%), raw turkey liver (3%), whole oats, dehydrated sardine (2%), quinoa seed, chia seed, whitefish oil (1%), ground whole flaxseed, dried apple fibre, 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: Taurine, 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 eight 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.
Herring, hake, salmon, sardine and whitefish oil make this recipe richer in omega-3 than the adult Amazing Grains recipes, with 0.4% DHA and 0.45% EPA.
Guaranteed Analysis and Calories
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 38% | 43% |
| Crude fat (min) | 20% | 23% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | — |
| Crude ash | 7.5% | 9% |
| Calcium | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Omega-6 / Omega-3 | 3% / 2% | — |
| DHA / EPA | 0.4% / 0.45% | — |
Calories: 4,080 kcal per kg, or about 530 kcal per standard 250 ml cup. About 37% of calories come from protein, 19% from carbohydrates and 44% from fat.
Nutritional adequacy: A complete puppy food.
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 puppy feeding chart on the bag. Puppies need more food per kilogram than adults, and the amount changes as they grow. Split the daily amount into 3 meals for young puppies, moving to 2 meals as they get older.
Watch body condition: At 530 kcal per cup this is energy-dense. Aim for a lean puppy whose ribs you can feel easily, and adjust portions as needed.
Switching foods: Mix the new food into your puppy's current food over 7 to 10 days, adding a little more each day. A slower switch helps avoid an upset stomach.
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
Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy good for large-breed puppies?
It isn't sold as a large-breed formula. Puppies expected to grow into large or giant dogs do best on a food made for their slower growth, such as ORIJEN Puppy Large. Ask your vet if you're unsure.
What's the difference between ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy and ORIJEN Puppy?
Both are high-protein ORIJEN puppy recipes. ORIJEN Puppy is grain-free. Amazing Grains Puppy adds oats, millet, quinoa and chia, and has no lentils or peas.
What grains are in ORIJEN Amazing Grains Puppy?
Oat groats, whole millet, whole oats, quinoa and chia. There's no wheat, corn, rice or soy.
When should I switch from puppy food to adult food?
Most small and medium breeds switch around 10 to 12 months. Larger dogs may stay on puppy food longer. Your vet can help you time it. ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original is a natural next step.
How many calories are in a cup?
About 530 kcal per standard 250 ml cup, or 4,080 kcal per kg.
Does it contain DHA?
Yes. It has 0.4% DHA and 0.45% EPA, mainly from herring, hake, salmon, sardine and whitefish oil.