ORIJEN Dog Food for French Bulldogs
ORIJEN French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Kibble
- Wet
- Complete and Balanced
- Owned by Mars, Incorporated (Mars Petcare)
- Made in USA ; Champion also has kitchens in Canada
- Since 1985
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
ORIJEN is owned by Mars, Incorporated, through Champion Petfoods. Original Dry Dog Food is complete and balanced, with chicken and turkey listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $1.76 a day.
- ORIJEN was founded in 1985 (Champion Petfoods); ORIJEN brand since 2005, by Reinhard Muhlenfeld (Champion Petfoods). It is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Champion Petfoods).
- ORIJEN is owned by Mars, Incorporated, through Champion Petfoods.
- ORIJEN food is made in USA (US products); Champion also has kitchens in Canada.
- Original Dry Dog Food carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
- Its first three ingredients are chicken, turkey and salmon. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $1.76 a day, or about $53.60 a month.
Owned by Mars, Incorporated
ORIJEN is made by Champion Petfoods, which also makes ACANA. In November 2022 Mars Petcare agreed to acquire Champion from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan; terms were not disclosed and closing was expected in the first half of 2023. Mars Petcare's other pet food brands include Pedigree, Royal Canin, Cesar and Whiskas. prnewswire.com
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ORIJEN French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator
Calories from the AAHA formula (70 × body weight in kg to the 0.75 power, times your life-stage factor). Amount from this recipe’s published calories (3940 kcal/kg, 473 kcal/cup). Price: $106.99 for 23.5 lb bag (Chewy, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
ORIJEN French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Original Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Salmon
- Whole Herring
- Chicken Liver
Full ingredient list (source: Chewy)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients
- No rendered meals
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Marine omega-3 source listed
- Gut-support ingredient listed
- Organ meat listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
ORIJEN French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- ORIJEN Original Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
- Life stage
- All life stages, including growth of large-size dogs
- Calories
- 3940 kcal/kg, 473 kcal/cup
- Price
- $106.99 for 23.5 lb bag (Chewy, read November 2026)
- Made
- Made in the USA with the world's finest ingredients.
Is ORIJEN Good for French Bulldogs?
- Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
- Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
- A recipe labeled for growing puppies
- Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
- Does poorly with peas or legumes (this recipe lists them)
Matched from the label against our Food Finder checklist. Every Frenchie is different: itching, gas, loose stool or weight changes are worth a vet visit, and food changes should be gradual over 7 to 10 days.
Where ORIJEN French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
Champion makes its dry food in company-owned kitchens in Canada and the United States. US ORIJEN Original is labeled made in the USA. The brand does not name its kitchens on the pages we could read. prnewswire.com
Ingredient Sourcing
ORIJEN says the first five ingredients in Original are fresh or raw poultry and fish ingredients, with fresh ingredients preserved only by refrigeration and raw ingredients frozen. It describes its chickens and turkeys as free-run (not housed in cages, able to move in a barn without outdoor access) and lists wild-caught fish and cage-free eggs. orijenpetfoods.com
“Our fresh ingredients use refrigeration as the sole method of preservation and our raw ingredients are frozen at their peak freshness.”ORIJEN orijenpetfoods.com
ORIJEN Product Lines
The ORIJEN Story
- 1985Reinhard Muhlenfeld founds Champion Petfoods in Alberta, Canada. theglobeandmail.com
- 2005ORIJEN brand introduced. orijenpetfoods.com
- November 2022Mars Petcare agrees to acquire Champion Petfoods. prnewswire.com
Worth Knowing
- WholePrey approach: recipes include meat, organs and bone. orijenpetfoods.com
- Original is labeled for all breeds and life stages. orijenpetfoods.com
Where to Buy ORIJEN French Bulldog Food
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ORIJEN French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns ORIJEN?
ORIJEN is made by Champion Petfoods, which also makes ACANA. In November 2022 Mars Petcare agreed to acquire Champion from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan; terms were not disclosed and closing was expected in the first half of 2023. Mars Petcare's other pet food brands include Pedigree, Royal Canin, Cesar and Whiskas.
Where is ORIJEN made?
Champion makes its dry food in company-owned kitchens in Canada and the United States. US ORIJEN Original is labeled made in the USA. The brand does not name its kitchens on the pages we could read.
Is ORIJEN good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Original Dry Dog Food is complete and balanced for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much ORIJEN should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 6.2 oz of Original Dry Dog Food a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 3940 kcal/kg, 473 kcal/cup. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does ORIJEN cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $1.76 a day, or $53.60 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $106.99 for 23.5 lb bag from Chewy, read November 2026.
Does Original Dry Dog Food contain chicken?
Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.
How long has ORIJEN been in business?
ORIJEN was founded in 1985 (Champion Petfoods); ORIJEN brand since 2005, by Reinhard Muhlenfeld (Champion Petfoods).
Sources
- theglobeandmail.com: article37605774
- prnewswire.com: mars petcare to acquire champion petfoods maker of orijen and acana 30
- orijenpetfoods.com: ds ori original.html
- orijenpetfoods.com
- orijenpetfoods.com: orijen about our story.html
- dogfoodadvisor.com: orijen dog food usa
- orijenpetfoods.com: ds ori original dog
- Chewy product page (chewy.com)
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