Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Grains Dry Dog Food Wellness CORE Digestive Health Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Grains Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE Digestive Health Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | Not listed | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.50% | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.80% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 3.50% | 2.50% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3664 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, turkey, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), whole herring, salmon, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated chicken liver, oat groats, millet, chicken fat, eggs, flounder, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), dehydrated herring, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated egg, natural chicken flavor, whole oats, ground whole flaxseed, freezedried chicken, pollock oil, quinoa seed, chia seed, inulin, vitamin E supplement, whole cranberries, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, salt, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, whole zucchini, whole carrots, whole apples, whole pears, kale, spinach, beet greens, turnip greens, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, whole blueberries, copper proteinate, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Natural Flavor, Apples, Inulin, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Papayas, Blueberries, Pomegranates, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Fennel, Ground Peppermint, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Iodate, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Whole Pieces | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Large |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Turkey
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Grains Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE Digestive Health Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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