Located in the heart of Alberta's prairie farmlands, Champion is a reputable producer of high quality dog and cat foods that are exported worldwide since 1975.
Different from the typical "meal and grain" diets, ORIJEN formulas start from fresh regional ingredients like grain-fed chicken and fresh whole eggs produced on local prairie farms, lake whitefish - freshly caught from the icy depths of northern Canadian lakes, and salmon, cranberries and apples from Pacific coast oceans and orchards.
Using proprietory, low-temperature (90C) processing methods, we steam-cook our fresh ingredients in small batches to preserve their natural goodness and delicious taste.
Perhaps what sets us most apart is our deep passion for dogs and cats from all walks of life.
After all, it is with our own dogs and cats in mind that we make ORIJEN - a food that truly puts the optimal nourishment of dogs and cats above all else - a food we proudly call "CANADA'S BEST".
Unlike the marketing and multinational companies that sell (but don't actually make) today's pet foods, Champion Petfoods Ltd. stands apart as a family-owned producer with a mission that is simple and strong.
ORIJEN 6 Fresh Fish with Sea Vegetables - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
Surrounded by Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans and home to vast freshwater rivers and lakes, Canada’s marine harvest is perfectly suited to the ORIJEN nutritional philosophy of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets made with maximum inclusions of fresh regional ingredients. High-protein, low-carbohydrate and grain-free ORIJEN 6 FISH replicates the same rich balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting, but with single-source protein from fish and single-source carbohydrate from potato.
ORIJEN 6 FISH for DOGS has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4020 kcal/kg or 460 kcal per 250ml cup (115g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 45% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 30% from fat.
ORIJEN 6 Fish - Biologically Appropriate for Cats & Kittens of ALL BREEDS
Surrounded by Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans and home to vast clean, cold freshwater lakes, Canada’s marine harvest is perfectly suited to the ORIJEN philosophy of Biologically Appropriate pet foods from fresh regional ingredients.
Bursting with wild-caught fish (min. 75%) including six varieties of FRESH, never-frozen, human-grade regional fish—Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon, lake whitefish, lake trout, northern walleye, freshwater cod and herring—ORIJEN 6 FISH is loaded with premium fresh fish proteins that optimally nourish your cat, without any of the grains or carbohydrates that are inappropriate for cats.
ORIJEN 6 FISH for CATS has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4250 kcal/kg (470 kcal per 250ml/110g cup). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% of energy derived from protein, 20% from fruit & vegetables and 40% from fat.
Daily Ration and Feeding Guide
BODY WEIGHT
AGE/ grams and cups per day
6-20 wks
5-8mo
8-10mo
10-12mo
ADULT
1kg/3lbs
55g-1\3 c
30g-¼ c
20g-¼ c
20g-¼ c
20g-¼ c
2kg/6lbs
110g-¾ c
60g-½ c
45g-1/3 c
40g-1/3 c
30g-¼ c
3kg/8lbs
165g-1¼ c
90g-¾ c
70g-½ c
60g-½ c
45g-1/3 c
4kg/10lbs
N/A
120 g-1 c
95 g-2/3c
80g-2/3 c
55g-½c
5kg/12lbs
N/A
150g-1¼c
120g-1c
100g-¾
70g-2/3c
PREGNANCY: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
LACTATION: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily
1. Joy on 8/30/2009, said:
I have two cats - neither one of them liked this food at all. One of them is kind of picky, but the other one eats just about anything. I've used another variety of Orijen that they both liked a lot, but for some reason this was a dud!
2. Amira G on 8/24/2009, said:
A great product
3. Terry on 7/13/2009, said:
My Cat loves this food and she doesn't vomit like she use to on lower quality food.
ORIJEN Adult Dog Food - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
By nature, all dogs are facultative carnivores - they thrive on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses, and are biologically adapted to process proteins as an energy source.
High-protein and low-carbohydrate, ORIJEN ADULT's grain-free formula replicates the same rich balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.
Fresh Regional Ingredients - Fresh boneless chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, fresh pacific salmon (a natural source of DHA and EPA), herring meal, sweet potato, peas, fresh lake whitefish, fresh northern walleye, chicken fat (naturally preserved with vitamin E and citric acid), chicken liver, salmon meal, fresh turkey, fresh whole eggs, fresh deboned herring, sun-cured alfalfa, salmon oil, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, apples, cranberries, sea salt
ORIJEN ADULT DOG has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 3900 kcal/kg or 450 kcal/250ml cup, with 50% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 25% from fat.
I was excited to feed this to my dogs, as I researched and found it to be a top-notch dog food. Unfortunately, this didn't bode well with my two lhasa apso's. Apparently, they are allergic to it, resulting in non stop itching. Plus, their stool was very soft (creamy texture). I switched their food to Wellness Simple Solutions, and the itching stopped. Their stools are also solid . I'm not saying this is a horrible dog food, as you can see, many people are happy with it. I'm saying that this didn't do too well with my dogs.
2. Kenneth R on 11/9/2009, said:
Our German Shepherd has a a thick and lustrous coat, and he loves the Orijen Adult
3. Rhonda on 10/25/2009, said:
A bit pricey, but we have a mini dachshsund that guards the bag from her sister and our kitty! She definitely
gives it a 5!
4. Karen on 10/21/2009, said:
Excellent quality. Both my dogs gobbled it up. This product was recently rated the low glycemic award for the best dog food. Measure by weight to be sure it's euqivalent to measure of previous food or you will notice blood sugar is up in diabetic pet. You actually may get more food per measured cup due to small pellet size. Only con is I'd prefer less or no glucosamine supplement in ingredients.
5. Tara on 10/19/2009, said:
My dog is your typical dog - she will eat anything, anytime, anywhere. We had her on a store brand for a while which she always gobbled up, but after extensive research we switched to this about 6 months ago. She loves it SO much that if we ever try to substitute anything else for it (like if we're bad parents and have forgotten to order another bag before we run out) she will not eat! This is from a dog who historically has no problems eating anything edible so it just speaks volumes on how excellent this food is and the caliber of quality it delivers. We introduced it slowly (mixed with her previous food for about a week) and at first she had a little gas, which is natural, but it's helped immensely with her breath, given her even MORE energy (she is 9 but still acts like a puppy!) and also made her poo more solid which makes it easier to pick up. It's a little pricey, but one 30 lb bag typically lasts us about 2 months (1 feeding/day) and shipping is free! I would recommend in it a heartbeat!
ORIJEN Senior - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
As dogs age, their bodies become less efficient at metabolizing the proteins that are vital to maintaining lean muscle mass and overall wellness. In addition to increased dietary protein, senior dogs typically require fewer calories than younger dogs, and fewer carbohydrates help improve insulin resistance.
ORIJEN SENIOR has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 3750 kcal/kg or 395 kcal per 250ml cup (105g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 35% from fat.
She ( Onyx, my older German Shepherd ) wouldn't hardly eat it and she kept the runs. I moved her back to the Orijen Puppy Food and she is doing ok now.
2. Darla on 7/8/2009, said:
my dog had been eating senior Canidae. I switched hopeing that it would help and itching problem, but it didn't. It's a very high quality food and buying from k9cuisine was very, very easy - fast, free shipping - so I probably will return as a customer. Thank you.
3. Yvonne on 6/16/2009, said:
I have a small yorkie, this food is too large and hard. She doesnt chew well. She will swallow it whole but doesnt seem like a good thing to do. Otherwise she likes flavor.
4. Jelinda on 6/4/2009, said:
Their senior formula has changed! My bag ordered 5/09 shows a different formula on the bag. 40% protein, 15% min. fat less kcals than before, 20% carbohydrates now. It smells very fishy (more fish near the top of the ingredient list now) and my dogs' poops are smelly and dark; my dogs are having gas since starting this bag. I have fed Orijen Senior for over 1 year, but we are leaving. I emailed the company to ask about the formula change, and other than an automated reply, nothing. We're leaving Orijen.
5. Susan on 5/18/2009, said:
I wanted to switch my dogs to a better food. They love the taste of this one.
It may not have enough fiber for one of my dogs-she was on prescription diet food. She loves this food but has gained a few pounds. I will be trying this for a while and see how she does.
ORIJEN Puppy Food - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds and Sizes
By nature, puppies are facultative carnivores - they thrive on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses, and are biologically adapted to process proteins as an energy source.
High in protein and low in carbohydrate, ORIJEN PUPPY's grain-free formula replicates the same rich and diverse balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that puppies and young dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.
ORIJEN PUPPY has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4200 kcal/kg or 480 kcal per 250ml cup (120g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% from protein, 20% from fruit & vegetables and 40% from fat.
Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN PUPPY naturally nourishes puppies of all breeds and sizes. This high-protein, low-carbohydrate puppy food mirrors the original canine diet and naturally satiates appetite - so expect to feed less than you would of conventional pet foods.
As each puppy is different, feeding requirements will vary with size, environment, age and activity. Feed twice daily and always keep fresh, clean water available.
AGE IN WEEKS
WEIGHT OF PUPPY / Daily feeding Ration in cups
2lb
6-13lb
13-22lb
22-33lb
33-55lb
55-75lb
6 - 12
¾ - 1¼
1¼ - 2¼
2¼ - 3
3 - 4¼
4¼ - 5
ADULT
12 - 16
¾ - 1
1 - 2
2 - 2¾
2¾ - 3½
3½ - 4½
ADULT
16 - 28
½ - 1
1 - 1¾
1¾ - 2½
2½ - 3¼
3¼ - 4
4 - 5¼
28-52
½ - ¾
¾ - 1¼
1¼ - 2
2 - 2½
2½ - 3¼
3¼ - 4¼
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
My dog's pick in a 12 food taste test! Out of all the foods he sampled, he ate this one with the most enthusiasm and this was the first he finished.
Only wish is that this food came in a small bites size! He did struggle a bit with the large size of the kibbles (although that didn't keep him from eating it).
5. Rachel on 7/6/2009, said:
Inspite of the fact that I fed it to my Pekes gradually, Ihad to wash butts once or twice daily and scrub out poop from my kennel. Every time Iwent out there was poop all over the place.Ieven had to give one dog Kaopectate because her's got so bad. Iquit using it and they got o.k. Maybe Igot a bad bag. Idon't know, but am very dissappointed.
ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed Food - Biologically Appropriate for Large Breed Puppies
By nature, all puppies possess a biological need for a diet high in protein, rich in fresh meats and low in carbohydrate. Grain-free and low in carbohydrates, ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed is unlike any other puppy food and is guaranteed to help your large-sized puppy grow up bright, healthy and strong.
ORIJEN PUPPY LARGE BREED has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3900 kcal/kg or 450 kcal per 250ml cup (115g). Calories are distributed for peak physical conditioning with 50% of calories from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 25% from fat.
AGE IN MONTHS (cups per day)
1½-3
3-9
9-14
14-19
19-24
+24
55 - 65 lb
1¾ - 2
3 - 3¾
4 - 4¼
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
65 - 90 lb
2 - 2¼
3¾ - 4½
4¼ - 5
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
90 - 130 lb
2¼ - 2½
4½ - 5½
5 - 5¾
4 - 4¾
ADULT
ADULT
130 - 175 lb
2 ½ - 3
5½ - 6
5¾ - 7
4¾ - 5½
5¼ - 6¾
ADULT
175 - 220 lb
3 - 3¼
6 - 6¼
7 - 7½
5½ - 7½
6¾ - 7
ADULT
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
My american bulldog has been on this for 2 months now. Unfortunately, he has loose really smelly stools, some diarhea, and lots of gas on it. I will have to try something else which is not good since I did so much research thinking Orijen was the best food. It seems like it is kinda luck of the draw with these foods. His skin is really soft, he has lots of energy, and his nails grow really fast though.
2. Neftali on 10/28/2009, said:
Shadow loves his Orijen puppy food. He gives it 5 barks. I noticed he has more energy and his fur is thicker and shinier.
3. Geoffrey on 9/16/2009, said:
Unfortunately, my dog (7-month lab puppy) never got used to this product. I stuck with it for about 1 month, but he continued to have very loose stool. I switched him to Wellness Super5Mix, and his stool was quickly back to normal.
4. Tori on 9/12/2009, said:
this is the best dog dog food i have ever purchased!
5. Alexis on 8/26/2009, said:
we have 2 german shepherd puppies one is 11mths and one is 9mths they both are doing great. their coats are shiny, their poop is smaller and harder, and they smell better...they love the food it has made a world of difference
ORIJEN Cat Food - Biologically Appropriate for All Cats and Kittens
By nature, all cats are carnivores, possessing a biological need for a diet high in protein, rich in fresh meats and low in carbohydrate.
With the highest inclusions of fresh grain-fed chicken, wild-caught northern whitefish and fresh whole eggs, ORIJEN CAT is bursting with the protein-packed human-grade meats (minimum 75%) cats and kittens need—and none of the grains or carbohydrates that are biologically inappropriate to cats.
ORIJEN CAT & KITTEN has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4350 kcal/kg (440 kcal per 250ml cup). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% of energy derived from protein, 15% from fruit & vegetables and 45% from fat.
This food is amazing!! All 9 of my cats stopped eating neutro holistic select which i thought was good. But they vomited with neutro and every other good brands. THAT WAS UNTIL I GO ORIJEN. Its great!!! they never vomit no more. This Orijen seems to be much better than the Orijen fish. They don't like that one. But its nice to never see vomit again...I give them Evo duck canned food with Orijen hrd food. And still no vomit. Seems to be perfect combination.
2. Timothy on 9/21/2009, said:
I have three cats and they all love it!
3. Shawn on 8/21/2009, said:
This is such a high quality food and it saddened me that neither of my cats would eat it, but the stray outside absolutely loves it.
4. Teri on 8/3/2009, said:
I have the pickiest cat ever and he loves his ORIGEN!
5. Claire on 8/3/2009, said:
Cats really enjoy this food. Because one of my cats has feline uremic syndrome, I have heard it is beneficial to eliminate grains from the diet. So far, she hasn't had any additional episodes. Will purchase again.
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