Orijen Small Breed Puppy

Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label

Small Breed Puppy
Good
our rating

Our verdict

Is Orijen Small Breed Puppy a good dog food?

We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with turkey, chicken and quail as the main ingredients.

How we score

Why you might choose it

  • Scores 72, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
  • Meat makes up an estimated 80% of the dry matter (82% as fed).
  • Prints ingredient percentages on the label.

Why you might not

  • High in fat: 21% fat on a dry-matter basis.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
  • Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists hake
  • You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
  • You are limiting fat: 20.5% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band

These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.

Nutrition and feedingProtein 39% · Fat 18%

Typical analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein39%
Fat18%
Fibre4%
Ash9%
Moisture12%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.50%
Omega-6 fatty acids2.80%
Calcium1.40%
Phosphorus1.10%

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Refrigeration of ORIJEN Dry Kibble is not required. Rather than a garage with large temperature fluctuations, the best storage is in your home in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Feeding guide

DAILY RATION & FEEDING GUIDE 1 Cup = 120g Dog Weight KG | LB 1-2 | 2-4 2-3 | 4-7 3-4 | 7-9 4-5 | 9-11 5-6 | 11-13 6-7 | 13-15 7-8 | 15-18 8-9 | 18-20 9-10 | 20-22 Less Active (1 hour or LESS daily exercise) Cups/Day | GR/Day ⅛-¼ | 15-30 ¼-⅓ | 30-40 ⅓-⅜ | 40-45 ⅜-½ | 45-60 ½-⅝ | 60-75 ⅝-⅔ | 75-80 ⅔-¾ | 80-90 ¾-⅘ | 90-96 ⅘-⅞ | 96-105 Active (1 hour or MORE daily exercise) Cups/Day | GR/Day ¼-⅜ | 30-45 ⅜-½ | 45-60 ½-⅔ | 60-80 ⅔-¾ | 80-90 ¾-⅞ | 90-105 ⅞-1 | 105-120 1-1⅛ | 120-135 1⅛-1¼ | 135-150 1¼-1⅓ | 150-160 Feed twice daily and provide plenty of fresh, clean water.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

3b606 (Zinc 112.5 mg/kg), 3b406 (Copper 11mg/kg), 3a821 Vitamin B1 19.6 mg, 3a841 Vitamin B5 10 mg, 3a700 Vitamin E 90 IU.

Technological additives

Extract, Citric Acid.

Ingredients (46)15% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • meat 82.0%
  • veg 11.6%
  • oil 3.5%
  • carb 1.8%
  • fibre 0.6%
  • additive 0.5%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1Raw Turkey 19%Turkeymeat · medium1919.0
2Fresh Chicken 18.5%Chickenmeat · medium18.518.5
3Raw Quail 4%Quailmeat · good44.0
4Raw Whole Hake 4%Hakemeat · good44.0
5Raw Whole Herring 4%Herringmeat · good44.0
6Raw Turkey Liver 4%Livermeat · good44.0
7Fresh Chicken Giblets (Liver, Heart) 4%Livermeat · good44.0
8Fresh Eggs 4%Eggmeat · good44.0
9Dehydrated Turkey 4%Dehydrated turkey proteinmeat · good44.0
10Dehydrated Chicken 4%Dried chicken proteinmeat · good44.0
11Dehydrated Herring 4%Herringmeat · good44.0
12Dehydrated Chicken Liver 4%Livermeat · good44.0
13Dehydrated Egg 4%Dried Eggmeat · medium44.0
14Whole Red LentilsLentilsveg · medium-0.6
15Whole Pinto BeansWhole Pinto Beanscarb · medium-0.6
16Whole Green LentilsLentilsveg · medium-0.6
17Chicken Fat 3%Chicken Oil and Fatoil · good33.0
18Whole Navy BeansWhole Navy Beanscarb · medium-0.6
19Whole ChickpeasChickpeasveg · good-0.6
20Lentil FibreLentil Fiberfibre · medium-0.6
21Whole PeasPeasveg · good-0.6
22Pollock Oil 0.5%Pollock Oiloil · good0.50.5
23Pea StarchPea Starchcarb · poor-0.6
24Dried KelpKelpveg · good-0.6
25New Zealand Green MusselsMusselsmeat · good-0.5
26Fresh Whole Butternut SquashButternut Squashveg · good-0.5
27Fresh Whole PumpkinPumpkinveg · good-0.5
28SaltSaltadditive · poor-0.5
29Fresh Whole ApplesApplesveg · good-0.5
30Fresh Whole CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-0.5
31Fresh Whole PearsPearsveg · good-0.5
32Fresh Whole ZucchiniCourgetteveg · good-0.5
33Dried Chicory RootChicory rootveg · good-0.5
34Fresh Beet GreensFresh Beet Greensveg · good-0.5
35Fresh KaleKaleveg · good-0.4
36Fresh SpinachSpinachveg · good-0.4
37Fresh Turnip GreensTurnipveg · good-0.4
38Whole CranberriesCranberriesveg · good-0.4
39Whole BlueberriesBlueberriesveg · good-0.4
40Whole Saskatoon BerriesWhole Saskatoon Berriesveg · good-0.4
41TurmericTurmericveg · good-0.4
42Milk ThistleMilk Thistleveg · good-0.4
43Burdock RootBurdock Rootveg · good-0.4
44LavenderLavenderveg · good-0.4
45Marshmallow RootMarshmallow Rootveg · good-0.3
46RosehipsRose Hipveg · good-0.3
  1. 1. Raw Turkey 19%19% declared19.0% estimated
    Turkey · meat · medium
  2. 2. Fresh Chicken 18.5%18.5% declared18.5% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  3. 3. Raw Quail 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Quail · meat · good
  4. 4. Raw Whole Hake 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Hake · meat · good
  5. 5. Raw Whole Herring 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Herring · meat · good
  6. 6. Raw Turkey Liver 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Liver · meat · good
  7. 7. Fresh Chicken Giblets (Liver, Heart) 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Liver · meat · good
  8. 8. Fresh Eggs 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  9. 9. Dehydrated Turkey 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Dehydrated turkey protein · meat · good
  10. 10. Dehydrated Chicken 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Dried chicken protein · meat · good
  11. 11. Dehydrated Herring 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Herring · meat · good
  12. 12. Dehydrated Chicken Liver 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Liver · meat · good
  13. 13. Dehydrated Egg 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
    Dried Egg · meat · medium
  14. 14. Whole Red Lentils0.6% estimated
    Lentils · veg · medium
  15. 15. Whole Pinto Beans0.6% estimated
    Whole Pinto Beans · carb · medium
  16. 16. Whole Green Lentils0.6% estimated
    Lentils · veg · medium
  17. 17. Chicken Fat 3%3% declared3.0% estimated
    Chicken Oil and Fat · oil · good
  18. 18. Whole Navy Beans0.6% estimated
    Whole Navy Beans · carb · medium
  19. 19. Whole Chickpeas0.6% estimated
    Chickpeas · veg · good
  20. 20. Lentil Fibre0.6% estimated
    Lentil Fiber · fibre · medium
  21. 21. Whole Peas0.6% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  22. 22. Pollock Oil 0.5%0.5% declared0.5% estimated
    Pollock Oil · oil · good
  23. 23. Pea Starch0.6% estimated
    Pea Starch · carb · poor
  24. 24. Dried Kelp0.6% estimated
    Kelp · veg · good
  25. 25. New Zealand Green Mussels0.5% estimated
    Mussels · meat · good
  26. 26. Fresh Whole Butternut Squash0.5% estimated
    Butternut Squash · veg · good
  27. 27. Fresh Whole Pumpkin0.5% estimated
    Pumpkin · veg · good
  28. 28. Salt0.5% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  29. 29. Fresh Whole Apples0.5% estimated
    Apples · veg · good
  30. 30. Fresh Whole Carrots0.5% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  31. 31. Fresh Whole Pears0.5% estimated
    Pears · veg · good
  32. 32. Fresh Whole Zucchini0.5% estimated
    Courgette · veg · good
  33. 33. Dried Chicory Root0.5% estimated
    Chicory root · veg · good
  34. 34. Fresh Beet Greens0.5% estimated
    Fresh Beet Greens · veg · good
  35. 35. Fresh Kale0.4% estimated
    Kale · veg · good
  36. 36. Fresh Spinach0.4% estimated
    Spinach · veg · good
  37. 37. Fresh Turnip Greens0.4% estimated
    Turnip · veg · good
  38. 38. Whole Cranberries0.4% estimated
    Cranberries · veg · good
  39. 39. Whole Blueberries0.4% estimated
    Blueberries · veg · good
  40. 40. Whole Saskatoon Berries0.4% estimated
    Whole Saskatoon Berries · veg · good
  41. 41. Turmeric0.4% estimated
    Turmeric · veg · good
  42. 42. Milk Thistle0.4% estimated
    Milk Thistle · veg · good
  43. 43. Burdock Root0.4% estimated
    Burdock Root · veg · good
  44. 44. Lavender0.4% estimated
    Lavender · veg · good
  45. 45. Marshmallow Root0.3% estimated
    Marshmallow Root · veg · good
  46. 46. Rosehips0.3% estimated
    Rose Hip · veg · good

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14

Brand and contact: Orijen
Orijen logo
Website
https://www.orijenpetfoods.co.uk/
Email
[email protected]
Phone
01737 767679
Address
Bancroft Place, 10 Bancroft Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RP, UK
Contact page
www.orijenpetfoods.co.uk
Social
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Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-14
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
www.orijenpetfoods.co.uk

Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

The overall score is 72 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7.7 points and the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.7 points, both lifting the result. The processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.69
Meat share of dry matter79.9%0.096+7.67
Carb share of dry matter3.6%-0.115-0.41
Oil share of dry matter7.8%-0.092-0.72
Vegetable share of dry matter6.2%-0.005-0.03
Additive share of dry matter1.0%0.163+0.17
Recipe graded poor1.1%-0.065-0.07
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient0.6%0.060+0.03
Undeclared quantities15.0%-0.106-1.58
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes0.707+0.71
Additive penalty-0.630.222-0.14
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.69
Meat share of dry matter79.9%0.096+7.67
Carb share of dry matter3.6%-0.115-0.41
Oil share of dry matter7.8%-0.092-0.72
Vegetable share of dry matter6.2%-0.005-0.03
Additive share of dry matter1.0%0.163+0.17
Supplement share of dry matter0.0%-0.012+0.00
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor1.1%-0.065-0.07
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient0.6%0.060+0.03
Undeclared quantities15.0%-0.106-1.58
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes0.707+0.71
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)no-3.158+0.00
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-0.630.222-0.14
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
72.2
Final score
72/100

Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.

Score history across model versions

The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.

ModelScore
v372/100current
v270/100
v168/100
v1.970/100
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges

How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein3944.3 (band 18 to 40%)100
Fat1820.5 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre44.5 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium1.41.6 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)100
Phosphorus1.11.3 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)86.4
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100

Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.

Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

Declared fortification: 1 nutritional additive on the label
  • 3b606 (Zinc 112.5 mg/kg), 3b406 (Copper 11mg/kg), 3a821 Vitamin B1 19.6 mg, 3a841 Vitamin B5 10 mg, 3a700 Vitamin E 90 IU.

Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.

This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.

Transparency: what the label discloses

How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✓ Printed percentages on the label (85% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)17/20
✓ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory)15/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)10/10
✗ Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file0/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✓ Feeding guidance given (mandatory)10/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)10/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Batch and date labelling).

Safety: recall history

Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.

No recalls recorded in our database.

See all current recalls we track.

Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.

50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.

Contradicted by the label

  • "Marine Fish is lower in fat to help maintain a healthy weight" — the declared label says otherwise on low fat.

Consistent with the label

  • "No grain or poultry ingredients" — supported by the declared grain-free data.

3 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Loaded with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to support the skin & coat health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Packed with 85% quality animal ingredients like raw salmon and herring (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
With WholePrey animal ingredients like organs and bone (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Marine Fish is lower in fat to help maintain a healthy weight (on page)High/low levelcontradictedManufacturer assertion
No grain or poultry ingredients (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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