About ORIJEN Wild Reserve Farm-Raised Beef & Lamb
ORIJEN Wild Reserve Farm-Raised Beef & Lamb is a high-protein, grain-free dry dog food that mixes ORIJEN kibble with freeze-dried beef liver pieces. The first five ingredients are raw beef, raw lamb, raw pork, raw beef liver and raw salmon.
Rather than buying a kibble and a separate topper, Wild Reserve mixes the freeze-dried pieces right into the bag, so every scoop has both. The recipe is made with WholePrey ingredients, meaning meat plus organs like liver, kidney and tripe, and it's crafted in Canada by Champion Petfoods.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Brand | ORIJEN (Champion Petfoods) |
| Food type | Grain-free, high-protein dry dog food with freeze-dried pieces |
| Main proteins | Beef, lamb, pork, salmon, herring, sardine |
| Freeze-dried pieces | Beef liver |
| Protein | 38% (min) |
| Life stage | All life stages, except growth of large-breed puppies (15 kg+ as adults) |
| Calories | 3,900 kcal/kg · 488 kcal per cup |
| Bag sizes | 1.8 kg, 5.4 kg and 9.1 kg |
| Made in | Canada |
Is ORIJEN Wild Reserve Farm-Raised Beef & Lamb Right for Your Dog?
A good fit if:
- Your dog loves red meat.
- Your dog gets bored with plain kibble. The freeze-dried pieces add texture and variety to every bowl.
- You want a very high-protein, grain-free food without adding toppers yourself.
- You feed one food to dogs of different ages.
Maybe not the best choice if:
- You're feeding a large-breed puppy. Choose ORIJEN Puppy Large instead.
- Your dog is sensitive to beef, lamb, pork, fish or eggs.
- Your dog needs a lower-calorie diet. At 488 kcal per cup, portions are small.
- Your vet has asked you to avoid grain-free or legume-rich diets. Look at ORIJEN Amazing Grains instead, which uses whole grains in place of lentils and beans.
Ingredients
Raw beef (21%), raw lamb (5%), raw pork (5%), raw beef liver (5%), raw salmon (5%), dehydrated lamb (5%), dehydrated beef (5%), dehydrated herring (5%), dehydrated sardine (5%), whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, raw pork liver (4%), fresh eggs (4%), dehydrated pork (4%), pork fat (4%), freeze-dried beef liver (4%), whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, dried apple fibre, whitefish oil (1%), lentil fibre, dehydrated pork liver (0.5%), raw lamb liver (0.5%), raw beef kidney (0.5%), raw beef tripe (0.5%), raw lamb kidney (0.5%), raw lamb tripe (0.5%), dried kelp, yeast (S. cerevisiae), fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, 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, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries.
Added vitamins and minerals: Zinc proteinate, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins. Preserved naturally with tocopherols (vitamin E), citric acid and rosemary extract.
In plain terms: the first nine ingredients are all animal ingredients, so most of the protein comes from meat, organs and fish. The freeze-dried beef liver (4%) is the visible pieces in the bag. Lentils, beans and chickpeas provide carbohydrates and fibre in place of grains, and dried chicory root adds prebiotic fibre for digestion.
Salmon, herring, sardine and whitefish oil add omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) for skin and coat.
Guaranteed Analysis and Calories
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 38% | 43% |
| Crude fat (min) | 18% | 20% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 4% | 4.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | — |
| Crude ash | 9% | 10% |
| Calcium | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Phosphorus | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Omega-6 / Omega-3 | 1.5% / 1% | — |
| DHA / EPA | 0.3% / 0.35% | — |
Calories: 3,900 kcal per kg, or about 488 kcal per standard 250 ml (125 g) cup. About 39% of calories come from protein, 19% from carbohydrates and 42% from fat.
Nutritional adequacy: Formulated for all life stages, except for the growth of large-size dogs (15 kg or more as adults).
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: Use the feeding chart on the bag as a starting point and split the daily amount into two meals. This is a calorie-dense food (488 kcal per cup), so most dogs need less of it than a typical kibble. Adjust to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
Puppies: ORIJEN suggests feeding small and medium-breed puppies about twice the adult amount at 1½ to 3 months, 1½ times at 3 to 6 months, and 1¼ times at 6 to 11 months.
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 are the pieces in ORIJEN Wild Reserve Beef & Lamb?
They're 100% beef liver, freeze-dried to keep the flavour. They're mixed into the kibble, so there's nothing extra to add.
Is ORIJEN Wild Reserve Beef & Lamb grain-free?
Yes. It has no grains. Lentils, beans and chickpeas provide the carbohydrates instead.
How is it different from ORIJEN Regional Red?
ORIJEN Regional Red is a red-meat kibble on its own. Wild Reserve adds freeze-dried beef liver pieces to the bag for extra texture and flavour.
Can puppies eat it?
Small and medium-breed puppies can. It isn't meant for the growth of large-breed puppies (15 kg or more as adults). Those puppies should eat ORIJEN Puppy Large.
How many calories are in a cup?
About 488 kcal per standard 250 ml cup, or 3,900 kcal per kg.
Where is it made?
ORIJEN says Wild Reserve is crafted in Canada using ingredients from around the world.