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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Orijen
Tundra
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Is Orijen Tundra dry dog food good?
Orijen Tundra is a dry dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
46%
Fat
21%
Est. Carbs
18%
Fiber
5.7%
Ash
10.2%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (46% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
45 of 45 matched
Prefer
15
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Raw Lamb
2
Raw Venison
3
Raw Duck
4
Raw Arctic Char
5
Raw Whole Pilchard
6
Raw Pork
7
Raw Duck Liver
8
Raw Lamb Liver
9
Fresh Eggs
10
Dehydrated Lamb
11
Dehydrated Venison
12
Dehydrated Duck
13
Dehydrated Mackerel
14
Dehydrated Whole Blue Whiting
15
Dehydrated Pollock
16
Dehydrated Herring
17
Dehydrated Lamb Liver
18
Whole Red Lentils
19
Whole Green Lentils
20
Whole Chickpeas
21
Whole Peas
22
Pea Starch
23
Raw Lamb Kidney
24
Raw Lamb Tripe
25
Dried Kelp
26
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
27
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
28
Fresh Whole Zucchini
29
Fresh Whole Carrots
30
Fresh Whole Apples
31
Fresh Whole Pears
32
Dried Chicory Root
33
Fresh Kale
34
Fresh Spinach
35
Fresh Beet Greens
36
Fresh Turnip Greens
37
Whole Cranberries
38
Whole Blueberries
39
Whole Saskatoon Berries
40
Turmeric
41
Milk Thistle
42
Burdock Root
43
Lavender
44
Marshmallow Root
45
Rosehips
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Raw Lamb, Raw Venison are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Pea Starch, Lavender.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fresh Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, and 2 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Orijen Tundra's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Raw Lamb
Raw Venison
Raw Duck
Raw Arctic Char
Raw Whole Pilchard
Raw Pork
Raw Duck Liver
Raw Lamb Liver
Fresh Eggs
Dehydrated Lamb
Dehydrated Venison
Dehydrated Duck
Dehydrated Mackerel
Dehydrated Whole Blue Whiting
Dehydrated Pollock
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Lamb Liver
Raw Lamb Kidney
Raw Lamb Tripe
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
95%
Plant
5%
Meat-forward: 95% of the weighted protein in Orijen Tundra comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (5% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Raw Lamb
Raw Venison
Raw Duck
Raw Arctic Char
Raw Whole Pilchard
Raw Pork
Raw Duck Liver
Raw Lamb Liver
Fresh Eggs
Dehydrated Lamb
Dehydrated Venison
Dehydrated Duck
Dehydrated Mackerel
Dehydrated Whole Blue Whiting
Dehydrated Pollock
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Lamb Liver
Raw Lamb Kidney
Raw Lamb Tripe
Plant
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Peas
Pea Starch
Orijen Tundra dry dog food Review
Orijen Tundra is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 46% protein, 21% fat, 18% estimated carbohydrates.
95% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orijen Tundra good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Orijen Tundra contain Dairy?
Does Orijen Tundra contain Egg?
Does Orijen Tundra contain Legumes?
Does Orijen Tundra contain Nuts?
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