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Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog

dry food · dogs · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog's 78/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Orijen Original Adult Poulet. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionOrijen Guardian 8 Senior DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 78/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein38%38%
Protein (dry matter)41.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs28%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+15Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+13Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+12Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+11Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet8.50€/kg-0.50€
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish8.50€/kg-0.50€
  3. #3AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-1.20€
  4. #4ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-2.60€
  5. #5AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-1.10€
  6. #6AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult7.80€/kg-1.20€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog's 78/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog?

Yes: Orijen Original Adult Poulet costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog?

Orijen Guardian 8 Senior Dog scores 78/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.